Alexander Hamilton was born on January eleventh, 1755. Alexander was born in Charlestown, Nevis which is in the Caribbean he was born out of wedlock. His father James A. Hamilton abandoned Alexander and his mother. Alexander's mother's name was Rachel Faucette. She became very ill along with her son. Rachel passed away leaving Alexander an orphan at twelve years old. Hamilton was taken in by a cousin, however, the older cousin committed suicide, leaving Alexander completely alone. People in the town noticed Alex's great intelligence and skill in writing. They raised enough money to send him to New York. There, he met his very close friends John Laurens, Marquis de Lafayette, and Hercules Mulligan. He also met his future wife,