Hamilton's early life was filled with hardship and struggle from "summary" of Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
Hamilton’s early years were marked by poverty, abandonment, and uncertainty. Born out of wedlock on the Caribbean island of Nevis, he faced a world that offered little promise or opportunity. His father, James Hamilton, disappeared from his life at an early age, leaving Alexander and his mother, Rachel Lavien, to fend for themselves in a society that frowned upon illegitimate children. The stigma of his birth followed him throughout his childhood, shaping his identity and fueling his ambition to rise above his circumstances. Rachel Lavien struggled to provide for her son, working as a seamstress and laundress to make ends meet. However, her efforts were often in vain as she fell ill and eventually passed away when Alexander was just a young boy. With no family to turn to for support, he was left orphaned and destitute, forced to rely on the charity of distant relatives and strangers. The loss of his mother dealt a crushing blow to his already fragile sense of security, leaving him adrift in a world that seemed intent on keeping him down. Despite his diffi...
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