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Hamilton

Definition: Hamilton

Hamilton

Noun

1. Irish mathematician (1806-1865).

2. English beauty who was the mistress of Lord Nelson (1765-1815).

3. United States toxicologist known for her work on industrial poisons (1869-1970).

4. United States statesman and leader of the Federalists; as the first Secretary of the Treasury he establish a federal bank; was mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr (1755-1804).

5. A port city in southeastern Ontario at the western end of Lake Ontario.

6. The capital of Bermuda.

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

"Hamilton" is a name that signifies or is derived from: "a flat hill".

Date "Hamilton" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1732. (references)

Specialty Definition: Hamilton

Domain	Definition
Computing	Hamilton William Hamilton. Source: The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing.
Geography	Capital of Bermuda. Source: European Union. (references)
Literature	Hamilton The reek of Mr. Patrick Hamilton has infected as many as it did blow upon, i.e. Patrick Hamilton was burnt to death by Cardinal Beaton, and the horror of the deed contributed not a little to the Reformation. As the blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church, so the smoke or reek of Hamilton's fire diffused the principles for which he suffered (1504-1528). Latimer, at the stake, said: "We shall this day light up such a candle in England as shall never be put out." Source: Brewer's Dictionary.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Specialty Definition: Alexander Hamilton

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Alexander Hamilton
American patriot
Alexander Hamilton was born on the West Indies Island of Nevis on January 11, 1757. He went to New York in 1772 for his formal education, beginning with grammar school. Later he attended King's College, which is now Columbia University.
Hamilton's great qualities of mind and spirit revealed themselves early. While in his teens, he took a firm stand on the side of the patriots, and became a leader in the movement advocating independence. Before he was 20 years of age, Hamilton commanded artillery troops in several important battles, and from 1777 to 1781, served as aide-de-camp to General Washington.
He left Washington to take command of an infantry regiment that took part in the siege of Yorktown. At the age of 25, he served as a member of the Continental Congress from 1782-1783, then retired to open his own law office in New York City. His public career continued when he attended the Annapolis Convention as a delegate in 1786.
He also served in the New York State Legislature and attended the Philadelphia Convention in 1787. Throughout the convention's proceedings Hamilton, who was a federalist, argued consistently for a strong central government, including an upper house with members appointed for life rather than subject to re-election. Although the document finally produced by the convention was less centralist than Hamilton proposed, he was active in the successful campaign for its ratification as the Constitution of the United States on September 2, 1789. In this endeavour Hamilton made the largest single contribution to the authorship of the Federalist Papers.
Hamilton served another term in 1788 in what proved to be the last time the Continental Congress met under the new Articles of Confederation.
President George Washington appointed him to be the first Secretary of the Treasury when the first Congress passed an Act establishing the Treasury Department. He served as Secretary of the Treasury from September 11, 1789 until January 31, 1795.
As Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton's term was marked by bold innovation, statesmanlike planning, and masterful reports. His financial program provided public credit where there was none before, and gave the infant Nation a circulating medium and financial machinery.
After being in office for barely one month, he proposed the idea of a seagoing branch of the military to secure the revenue against contraband. The following summer, the Congress authorized a Revenue Marine force of ten cutters. The Revenue Marine is now the United States Coast Guard. He also played a crucial role in creating the United States Navy (the Naval Act of 1794). Hamilton also proposed the creation of a Naval Academy, an idea ahead of his time.
He published "Report on the Public Credit" on January 14, 1790, (although some reports put the date at January 9, 1790), which amounted to a watershed in American history, marking the end of an era of bankruptcy and repudiation. The plan provided for assumption of both the domestic and the foreign debts. Both James Madison and Thomas Jefferson strongly opposed Hamilton's plan, but it passed overwhelmingly. He advocated assumption by the Federal Government of the debts of the States. Madison and Jefferson also opposed this plan, but they settled the contest in a private meeting on July 21, 1790. During this meeting, Hamilton agreed to the future location of the Nation's Capital on the Potomac River, in return for Jefferson's support of assumption.
Hamilton's perceptive and creative mind coupled with his driving ambition to set his ideas in motion resulted many proposals to the Congress. His proposals included a plan including import duties and excise taxes for raising revenue, funding of the revolutionary debt, and suggestions on naval laws. He also developed plans for a Congressional charter for the First Bank of the United States, and for placing the revenues on firm ground.
Strong opposition to collection efforts of his excise tax on spirits erupted into the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania and Virginia in 1794. Hamilton felt that compliance with the laws was very urgent. He accompanied General "Light Horse Harry" Lee and his troops part of the way in an advisory capacity to help put down the insurrection.
Hamilton's resignation as Secretary of the Treasury in 1795 did not remove him from public life. With the resumption of his law practice, he remained close to Washington as an advisor and friend and he is believed to have influenced Washington in the latter's composition of his Farewell Address. Relations between Hamilton and Washington's successor, John Adams, were frequently strained and Hamilton's attempts to frustrate Adams' adoption as presidential candidate of the Federalist Party split the party and contributed to the victory of the Jeffersonian Republicans in the election of 1800.
Hamilton's role in ensuring the subsequent selection of Jefferson as President in preference to Aaron Burr was one of a number of factors arousing the Burr's anger prompting him to fight a duel with Hamilton on July 11, 1804. Hamilton was shot in the duel. The bullet entered Hamilton below the chest and was fatal. He died in New York City the following day.
Hamilton's portrait appears on the U.S. $10 bill.

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Hamilton

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Hamilton is the name of many places :

Hamilton, Scotland
Hamilton, Bermuda
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, New Zealand
Hamilton, Alabama, United States of America
Hamilton, Georgia, United States of America
Hamilton, Indiana, United States of America
Hamilton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Hamilton, Michigan, United States of America
Hamilton, Mississippi, United States of America
Hamilton, Missouri, United States of America
Hamilton, Montana, United States of America
Hamilton, New Jersey, United States of America
Hamilton, New York, United States of America
Hamilton, North Dakota, United States of America
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Hamilton, Texas, United States of America
Hamilton, Virginia, United States of America
Hamilton County, Florida, United States of America
Hamilton County, New York, United States of America
Hamilton County, Ohio, United States of America
Hamilton Township, Michigan, United States of America
Hamilton Township, New Jersey, United States of America
Hamilton Township, Pennsylvania, United States of America

There are also a number of famous people named Hamilton:
Hamilton, Alexander, American statesman
Hamilton, Peter F, science fiction author
Hamilton, William Rowan, Irish mathematician
Hamilton, W. D. (Bill), British biologist

Finally, there is:
Hamilton, a Swedish police action movie
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Hamilton (town), New York

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Hamilton is a town located in Madison County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,733.
Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 107.3 km² (41.4 mi²). 107.1 km² (41.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.19% water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 5,733 people, 1,546 households, and 935 families residing in the town. The population density is 53.5/km² (138.6/mi²). There are 1,725 housing units at an average density of 16.1 persons/km² (41.7 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 93.65% White, 1.99% African American, 0.07% Native American, 2.46% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.45% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 1.83% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,546 households out of which 28.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 39.5% are non-families. 29.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.96. In the town the population is spread out with 15.7% under the age of 18, 40.8% from 18 to 24, 16.8% from 25 to 44, 15.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.5 males. The median income for a household in the town is $38,917, and the median income for a family is $50,565. Males have a median income of $31,500 versus $26,643 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,564. 14.4% of the population and 5.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 10.4% are under the age of 18 and 5.7% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton (village), New York

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Hamilton is a village located in Madison County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,509.
Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.5 km² (2.5 mi²). 6.1 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.4 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 6.37% water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,509 people, 707 households, and 320 families residing in the village. The population density is 576.5/km² (1,492.2/mi²). There are 785 housing units at an average density of 129.0 persons/km² (333.8 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 90.85% White, 2.91% African American, 0.09% Native American, 3.70% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 1.94% from two or more races. 2.28% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 707 households out of which 21.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.6% are married couples living together, 6.1% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 54.6% are non-families. 41.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 19.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.13 and the average family size is 2.92. In the village the population is spread out with 8.6% under the age of 18, 62.6% from 18 to 24, 10.0% from 25 to 44, 9.3% from 45 to 64, and 9.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 21 years. For every 100 females there are 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.7 males. The median income for a household in the village is $36,583, and the median income for a family is $68,864. Males have a median income of $41,000 versus $33,750 for females. The per capita income for the village is $13,203. 18.5% of the population and 3.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 8.2% are under the age of 18 and 7.2% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton County, Florida

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Hamilton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2000, the population is 13,327. Its county seat is Jasper, Florida⁶.
History

Hamilton County was created in 1827. It was named for Alexander Hamilton, first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,345 km² (519 mi²). 1,333 km² (515 mi²) of it is land and 12 km² (4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.86% water.
Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 13,327 people, 4,161 households, and 2,995 families residing in the county. The population density is 10/km² (26/mi²). There are 4,966 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 58.79% White, 37.72% Black or African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.69% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. 6.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 4,161 households out of which 32.90% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.30% are married couples living together, 16.80% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% are non-families. 24.10% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.10% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.60 and the average family size is 3.07. In the county the population is spread out with 23.50% under the age of 18, 10.80% from 18 to 24, 31.80% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 11.20% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 135.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 145.40 males. The median income for a household in the county is $25,638, and the median income for a family is $30,677. Males have a median income of $26,999 versus $20,552 for females. The per capita income for the county is $10,562. 26.00% of the population and 21.70% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 35.70% are under the age of 18 and 16.10% are 65 or older.
Cities and towns

*Jasper
*Jennings
*White Springs
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Hamilton County, Ohio

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Hamilton County is a county of the U.S. State of Ohio, located in the southwest corner of the state. The county seat is Cincinnati, and as of 2000, the population is 845,303 which made it the third largest county in Ohio. The county is named to honor Alexander Hamilton.
History
Most of Hamilton County was originally owned and surveyed by John Cleves Symmes, and the region was a part of the Symmes Purchase. The first settlers came down the Ohio River in 1788, and established the towns of Losantiville (later Cincinnati) and Cleves.
In 1790 Hamilton County was organized as the second county in the Northwest Territory. At that time its area included about an eighth of Ohio, and had 2,000 inhabitants (not counting Indians). Since then, other counties have been organized and its area reduced to its current size. Rapid growth occurred during the 1830s and 1840s as the area became a magnet for German and Irish immigrants.
During the civil war, Morgan's Raid (a Confederate cavalry asaultt) passed through the northern part of the County in 1863.
Law and Government
Since 1963 the county has used the Board and Administrator form of government. The elected Board of County Commissioners appoints a County Administrator who supervises most of the functions of the county government. By law, some department heads, such as the Sheriff are directly elected. All elective offices have a four-year term, and the terms of commissioners must be staggered.
As of 2003, the commissioners are John S. Dowlin (President), Phil Heimlich, and Todd Portune. Dowlin was just elected in 2002, and replaced Tom Neyer, Jr., who was president from 1999 through 2002. Other elected officers include Dusty Rhodes (auditor), Michael Allen (prosecutor) and Simon L. Leis, Jr (sheriff).
The direct county government had a budget (as of 2002) of $ 2.125 billion, debt of $ 1.388 trillion, and 6,249 employees. The county numbers do not include those for the 21 cities, 16 incorporated villages, and 12 townships within the county.
Geography
The county has a total area of 1,069 km² (413 mi²). 1,055 km² (407 mi²) of it is land and 14 km² (5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.31% water.
Geographic Features
The county lies in a region of gentle hills formed by the slopes of the Ohio River valley and its tributaries. Besies the Ohio, the Great Miami River, the Little Miami River and the Mill Creek contribute to this system of hillsides and valleys. Some steep hillsides reflect rapid changes in elevation but are usually confined to the nature of one sided hills.
The county boundaries include the lowest point in Ohio, where the Ohio River passes the Indiana border.
Major Highways
Interstate 71, Interstate 74, Interstate 75, and I-275 serve the county.
Adjacent Counties

Butler County, Ohio - north
Warren County, Ohio - northeast
Clermont County, Ohio - east
Boone County, Kentucky - southeast
Campbell County, Kentucky - southwest
Dearborn County, Indiana - west
Demographics
As of 2000, there are 845,303 people, 346,790 households, and 212,582 families residing in the county. The population density is 801/km² (2,075/mi²). There are 373,393 housing units at an average density of 354 persons/km² (917 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 72.93% White, 23.43% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.61% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 1.32% from two or more races. 1.13% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 346,790 households out of which 30.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.40% are married couples living together, 14.30% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 38.70% are non-families. 32.90% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 3.07.
In the county the population is spread out with 25.80% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 29.70% from 25 to 44, 21.50% from 45 to 64, and 13.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 91.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $40,964, and the median income for a family is $53,449. Males have a median income of $39,842 versus $28,550 for females. The per capita income for the county is $24,053. 11.80% of the population and 8.80% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.20% are under the age of 18 and 8.70% are 65 or older.

Subdivisions

Cities Villages Townships

Blue Ash
Cheviot
Cincinnati
Deer Park
Forest Park
Indian Hill
Lincoln Heights
Loveland‡
Madeira
Milford‡
Montgomry
Mount Healthy
North College Hill
Norwood
Sharonville‡
Silverton
Springdale
St. Bernard
Wyoming

Addyston
Amberley Village
Arlington Heights
Bridgetown North †
Cherry Grove †
Cleves
Covedale †
Dent †
Dillonvale †
Dry Run †
Elmwood Place
Evendale
Fairfax
Finneytown †
Forestville †
Fruit Hill †
Glendale
Golf Manor
Grandview †
Greenhills
Groesbeck †
Harrison †
Kenwood †
Lockland
Mack North †
Mack South †
Mariemont
Monfort Heights East †
Monfort Heights South †
Mount Healthy Heights †
Newtown
North Bend
Northbrook †
Northgate †
Pleasant Run Farm †
Pleasant Run †
Reading †
Sherwood †
Terrace Park
Turpin Hills †
White Oak East †
White Oak West †
White Oak †
Woodlawn

Anderson
Colerain
Columbia
Crosby
Delhi
Green
Harrison
Miami
Mill Creek
Spingfield
Sycamore
Symmes
Whitewater

† Unincorporated or annexed village
‡ Only partially in Hamilton County

Education
Public elementary and secondary education is provided by a number of independent school districts, supplemented by a county vocational school district. The parochial schools of various denominations add to this base. Among these the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati maintains a system of 108 elementary and 22 secondary schools, the ninth largest private system in the United States.

Colleges and Universities

Art Academy of Cincinnati
Athenaeum of Ohio
College of Mount St. Joseph
Chatfield College
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
God's Bible School and College
Hebrew Union Institute
ITT Technical Institute
Mount St. Mary's Seminary of the West
Union Institute and University
University of Cincinnati
Wilmington College
Xavier University
Recreation
The county, in cooperation with the city of Cincinnati, operates a public library system with a main library and 41 branches. Mayor sports teams are listed under the communities in which they are located, primarily Cincinnati. The County Park District maintains a series of preserves and educational facilities. There are three major parks within the system: Miami Whitewater Forest, Winton Woods, and Sharon Woods.
External links

The County Government's web site
Greater Cincinnati Visitor's Bureau
The County Parks
County and city public library system
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Hamilton, Alabama

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Hamilton is a city located in Marion County, Alabama. As of the 2000 census, the population of the city is 6,786. The city is the county seat of Marion County.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 34°8'7" North, 87°59'20" West (34.135305, -87.988980)¹. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 93.6 km² (36.1 mi²). 93.5 km² (36.1 mi²) of it is land and 0.03% is water.
Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 6,786 people, 2,695 households, and 1,800 families residing in the city. The population density is 72.6/km² (188.0/mi²). There are 3,065 housing units at an average density of 32.8/km² (84.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 90.41% White, 7.59% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.49% from other races, and 0.68% from two or more races. 1.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,695 households out of which 28.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% are married couples living together, 11.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% are non-families. 30.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.26 and the average family size is 2.81. In the city the population is spread out with 19.8% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 25.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 106.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 106.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $27,489, and the median income for a family is $34,485. Males have a median income of $26,362 versus $18,681 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,505. 17.8% of the population and 12.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 23.7% are under the age of 18 and 19.6% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Georgia

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Hamilton is a city located in Harris County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 307. The city is the county seat of Harris County⁶.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 32°45'53" North, 84°52'23" West (32.764669, -84.873103)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²). 5.4 km² (2.1 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 307 people, 131 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density is 56.7/km² (147.2/mi²). There are 144 housing units at an average density of 26.6/km² (69.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 67.75% White, 29.97% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.63% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.33% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. 0.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 131 households out of which 35.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% are married couples living together, 19.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.6% are non-families. 34.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.34 and the average family size is 3.00. In the city the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.4 males. The median income for a household in the city is $32,143, and the median income for a family is $38,750. Males have a median income of $28,750 versus $32,083 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,292. 12.4% of the population and 5.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.6% are under the age of 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Illinois

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Hamilton is a city located in Hancock County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,029.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 40°23'37" North, 91°20'50" West (40.393711, -91.347157)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.9 km² (5.4 mi²). 9.7 km² (3.8 mi²) of it is land and 4.2 km² (1.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 30.04% water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,029 people, 1,223 households, and 805 families residing in the city. The population density is 311.9/km² (808.3/mi²). There are 1,325 housing units at an average density of 136.4/km² (353.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.18% White, 0.56% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.23% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 0.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,223 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% are married couples living together, 8.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% are non-families. 29.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.94. In the city the population is spread out with 22.9% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 91.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.9 males. The median income for a household in the city is $40,179, and the median income for a family is $48,935. Males have a median income of $32,149 versus $21,587 for females. The per capita income for the city is $18,775. 7.1% of the population and 4.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 4.5% are under the age of 18 and 11.8% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Indiana

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Hamilton is a town located in DeKalb County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,233.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 41°32'5" North, 84°54'59" West (41.534845, -84.916515)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.2 km² (2.0 mi²). 4.3 km² (1.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 17.82% water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,233 people, 517 households, and 348 families residing in the town. The population density is 286.8/km² (744.5/mi²). There are 680 housing units at an average density of 158.2/km² (410.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.62% White, 0.08% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 517 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% are non-families. 26.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 13.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.38 and the average family size is 2.85. In the town the population is spread out with 23.9% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.9 males. The median income for a household in the town is $40,391, and the median income for a family is $47,917. Males have a median income of $36,346 versus $22,219 for females. The per capita income for the town is $19,834. 9.2% of the population and 6.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.1% are under the age of 18 and 8.6% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Iowa

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Hamilton is a city located in Marion County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 144.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 41°10'15" North, 92°54'14" West (41.170926, -92.903948)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.4 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 144 people, 53 households, and 36 families residing in the city. The population density is 103.0/km² (265.7/mi²). There are 55 housing units at an average density of 39.3/km² (101.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.92% White, 0.69% African American, 0.69% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 53 households out of which 32.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% are non-families. 28.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.72 and the average family size is 3.38. In the city the population is spread out with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 114.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 117.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $37,083, and the median income for a family is $46,250. Males have a median income of $29,375 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the city is $42,935. 10.5% of the population and 5.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 9.1% are under the age of 18 and 11.1% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Kansas

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Hamilton is a city located in Greenwood County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 334.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 37°58'52" North, 96°9'45" West (37.981244, -96.162605)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.8 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 334 people, 140 households, and 98 families residing in the city. The population density is 416.0/km² (1,069.8/mi²). There are 164 housing units at an average density of 204.3/km² (525.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.90% White, 1.20% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.30% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 140 households out of which 32.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.0% are married couples living together, 10.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.0% are non-families. 26.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.39 and the average family size is 2.86. In the city the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 96.8 males. The median income for a household in the city is $30,781, and the median income for a family is $36,250. Males have a median income of $25,375 versus $21,696 for females. The per capita income for the city is $13,129. 15.9% of the population and 15.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 16.9% are under the age of 18 and 9.3% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Massachusetts

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Hamilton is a town located in Essex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 8,315.
Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 38.7 km² (14.9 mi²). 37.8 km² (14.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.28% water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 8,315 people, 2,668 households, and 2,142 families residing in the town. The population density is 219.9/km² (569.7/mi²). There are 2,825 housing units at an average density of 74.7/km² (193.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 94.19% White, 0.47% African American, 0.17% Native American, 4.26% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 0.53% from two or more races. 0.99% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 2,668 households out of which 42.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.1% are married couples living together, 7.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.7% are non-families. 15.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.87 and the average family size is 3.22. In the town the population is spread out with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 95.1 males. The median income for a household in the town is $72,000, and the median income for a family is $79,886. Males have a median income of $51,776 versus $37,013 for females. The per capita income for the town is $33,222. 5.3% of the population and 3.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 5.1% are under the age of 18 and 3.2% are 65 or older.
Education

Home to Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, an interdenominational evangelical theological seminary located in South Hamilton.
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Hamilton, Missouri

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Hamilton is a city located in Caldwell County, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 1,813.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 39°44'38" North, 93°59'56" West (39.743791, -93.998765)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²). 3.5 km² (1.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 1,813 people, 744 households, and 482 families residing in the city. The population density is 511.0/km² (1,327.9/mi²). There are 829 housing units at an average density of 233.6/km² (607.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.62% White, 0.11% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 744 households out of which 32.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% are married couples living together, 10.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% are non-families. 31.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 18.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.36 and the average family size is 2.98. In the city the population is spread out with 27.0% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 22.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 80.6 males. The median income for a household in the city is $25,972, and the median income for a family is $32,560. Males have a median income of $26,250 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,484. 16.1% of the population and 13.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.8% are under the age of 18 and 20.3% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Montana

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Hamilton is a city located in Ravalli County, Montana. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,705. It is the county seat of Ravalli County⁶.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 46°14'54" North, 114°9'35" West (46.248412, -114.159852)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²). 6.0 km² (2.3 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,705 people, 1,772 households, and 855 families residing in the city. The population density is 619.3/km² (1,603.6/mi²). There are 1,915 housing units at an average density of 320.1/km² (828.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.22% White, 0.11% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.22% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. 1.65% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,772 households out of which 22.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% are married couples living together, 9.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 51.7% are non-families. 47.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 24.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 1.95 and the average family size is 2.81. In the city the population is spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 28.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 44 years. For every 100 females there are 82.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 74.9 males. The median income for a household in the city is $22,013, and the median income for a family is $30,665. Males have a median income of $25,795 versus $22,138 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,689. 17.8% of the population and 14.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 28.4% are under the age of 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, New Zealand

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Waikato River passing through Hamilton
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Hamilton (population 114,921 (2001 census)) is the name of New Zealand's 4th largest metropolitan area. It is situated in the Waikato district about one and a half hours drive south of Auckland. The local iwi (Maori tribe) is Tainui.
Originally called Kirikiriroa when the first Maori inhabited the region, it was later renamed Hamilton after Captain Fane Charles Hamilton, the popular commander of HMS Esk, who was killed in the battle of Gate Pa, Tauranga. The city is located at the southernmost navigable reach of the Waikato River, amidst New Zealand's richest and most fertile agricultural land. Initially an agricultural service center, it now has a growing and diverse economy.
Education and research are important to the city, through the University of Waikato and through the agricultural research center at Ruakura, which has been responsible for much of New Zealand's innovation in agriculture. Hamilton annually hosts the national Fieldays at Mystery Creek, the southern hemisphere's largest agricultural trade exhibition. Manufacturing and retail are also important to the local economy, as is the provision of health services through the Waikato Base Hospital.
Hamilton is a rapidly growing small city of over 120,000 people, including 25,000 students. It is centrally located with around 1.5 million people - 40 percent of New Zealand's total population - living within a 250 kilometre radius. The city lies at a main rail and road nexus. Its airport has now been upgraded to service international flights.
Because of its rapid growth, some consider its more recent suburbs lacking in character; however the centre of the city is vibrant and lively, with the Waikato river bisecting the city and some nice botanical gardens. A millennium committee is proposing a major riverside esplanade, incorporating a footbridge, walkways, cafe and entertainment spaces to take full advantage of the beautiful Waikato river. In 2003, the city is a vibrant place enjoying the benefits of rapid growth but not yet suffering from the negative consequences.
The local rugby union teams are Waikato (NPC) and the Chiefs (Super-12). The local colours are yellow, red and black hoops.

External links

Hamilton City Council
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Hamilton, North Carolina

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Hamilton is a town located in Martin County, North Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 516.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 35°56'39" North, 77°12'28" West (35.944116, -77.207772)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²). 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 516 people, 191 households, and 145 families residing in the town. The population density is 415.1/km² (1,070.0/mi²). There are 216 housing units at an average density of 173.7/km² (447.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 44.38% White, 53.29% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 1.55% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 3.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 191 households out of which 34.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% are married couples living together, 20.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% are non-families. 22.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.57 and the average family size is 2.98. In the town the population is spread out with 25.2% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 42 years. For every 100 females there are 81.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 72.3 males. The median income for a household in the town is $23,625, and the median income for a family is $28,977. Males have a median income of $27,500 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town is $12,832. 24.1% of the population and 18.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 32.8% are under the age of 18 and 43.4% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, North Dakota

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Hamilton is a city located in Pembina County, North Dakota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 73.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 48°48'29" North, 97°27'7" West (48.808131, -97.451996)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 73 people, 34 households, and 21 families residing in the city. The population density is 85.4/km² (224.4/mi²). There are 40 housing units at an average density of 46.8/km² (122.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 100.00% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 34 households out of which 20.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% are married couples living together, 5.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% are non-families. 38.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 20.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.15 and the average family size is 2.81. In the city the population is spread out with 21.9% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 31.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 48 years. For every 100 females there are 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $35,625, and the median income for a family is $41,250. Males have a median income of $46,875 versus $28,125 for females. The per capita income for the city is $28,501. 0.0% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line.
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Hamilton, Ohio

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Hamilton is a city located in Butler County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 60,690. It is the county seat of Butler County⁶.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 39°23'45" North, 84°33'54" West (39.395806, -84.564920)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 57.2 km² (22.1 mi²). 56.0 km² (21.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.13% water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 60,690 people, 24,188 households, and 15,867 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,084.3/km² (2,808.2/mi²). There are 25,913 housing units at an average density of 463.0/km² (1,199.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 88.94% White, 7.55% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.46% from other races, and 1.28% from two or more races. 2.58% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 24,188 households out of which 31.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% are married couples living together, 15.3% have a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% are non-families. 29.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.45 and the average family size is 3.02. In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.1 males. The median income for a household in the city is $35,365, and the median income for a family is $41,936. Males have a median income of $32,646 versus $23,850 for females. The per capita income for the city is $17,493. 13.4% of the population and 10.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 18.1% are under the age of 18 and 9.8% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Ontario

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Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, is located on the western end of Lake Ontario. The population of the metropolitan area is 680,600 (2001) and that of the city proper 490,268.
The first European to visit what is now Hamilton was probably Étienne Brûlé in 1616.
The United Empire Loyalists moved into the Hamilton area during and after the American Revolution. The town of Hamilton took its name from George Hamilton, a local politician.
Scenic Burlington Bay is a natural harbor, and a canal built in 1827 helped new industries get started in the area. In 1840, Hamilton officially became a city, and by the early 1900s, the "Ambitious City" became important as an iron and steel city. Soon the city expanded onto "The Mountain", which is the name that Hamiltonians give to the land on top of the Niagara Escarpment.
In the 1980s Hamilton has entered the economic downturn common to most steel towns in the developed world. Since then, considerable effort has been put into diversifying the economy and revitalizing the moribund city centre. Recent efforts have been concentrating on emphasizing Hamilton's impressive natural landscape, and moving the waterfront away from the heavy industry represented by the two main steel corporations, Stelco and Dofasco.
In 2001 the former Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth was amalgamated into a unified City of Hamilton. This amalgamation included the former City of Stoney Creek, Towns of Dundas, Flamborough and Ancaster along with the Township of Glanbrook. Prior to amalgamation the population of Hamilton was 331,100.
Tourist attractions include Dundurn Castle, the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Museum of Steam and Technology, Whitehern and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame.
McMaster University and Mohawk College are located in Hamilton.
Hamilton is the birthplace of Florence Lawrence, Hollywood's first movie star.
North: Puslinch, Milton, Burlington

West: North Dumfries Hamilton East: Grimsby, West Lincoln
South: Brant, Haldimand
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Hamilton, Scotland

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Hamilton is a town in Central Scotland. It sits on the River Clyde in the county of Lanarkshire. An ancient seat of the Duke of Hamilton, the town has many links to a historic past.
The ruins of Cadzow Castle lie in a country park outside the town.
The Dukes of Hamilton lived until 1900 in the Hamilton Palace, one of the most elegant houses in the United Kingdom. Unfortunatly coal mining caused severe subsistence, and the palace was demolished. The Dukes built a mausoleum in the town asride the old palace, as well as a hunting lodge in Chatelherault Country Park.
More recently the town has become a seat of power for local government. The Edwardian Town Hall building sits overlooking the mausoleum, and the County Buildings tower over the area as the seat of South Lanarkshire council.
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Hamilton, Texas

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Hamilton is a city located in Hamilton County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,977. It is the county seat of Hamilton County⁶.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 31°42'12" North, 98°7'13" West (31.703274, -98.120359)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.5 km² (2.9 mi²). 7.3 km² (2.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.73% water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,977 people, 1,227 households, and 779 families residing in the city. The population density is 406.2/km² (1,051.0/mi²). There are 1,449 housing units at an average density of 197.7/km² (511.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 95.13% White, 0.07% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.29% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 6.75% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,227 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% are non-families. 34.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 21.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 3.00. In the city the population is spread out with 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 41 years. For every 100 females there are 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 77.7 males. The median income for a household in the city is $26,585, and the median income for a family is $38,702. Males have a median income of $27,074 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,012. 15.9% of the population and 12.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 23.0% are under the age of 18 and 16.1% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Virginia

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Hamilton is a town located in Loudoun County, Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 562.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 39°8'2" North, 77°39'51" West (39.133889, -77.664151)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²). 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 562 people, 216 households, and 157 families residing in the town. The population density is 868.0/km² (2,218.2/mi²). There are 224 housing units at an average density of 345.9/km² (884.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.69% White, 1.42% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.00% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 216 households out of which 41.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% are married couples living together, 13.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% are non-families. 21.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 6.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.60 and the average family size is 3.05. In the town the population is spread out with 28.3% under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 26.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.9 males. The median income for a household in the town is $59,688, and the median income for a family is $73,333. Males have a median income of $53,571 versus $32,857 for females. The per capita income for the town is $27,474. 3.3% of the population and 2.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 3.6% are under the age of 18 and 6.1% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Washington

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Hamilton is a town located in Skagit County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 309.
Geography

Hamilton is located at 48°31'34" North, 121°59'20" West (48.526005, -121.988958)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²). 2.6 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 309 people, 117 households, and 80 families residing in the town. The population density is 120.5/km² (313.2/mi²). There are 135 housing units at an average density of 52.7/km² (136.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 91.91% White, 0.00% African American, 3.56% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. 2.91% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 117 households out of which 35.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% are married couples living together, 11.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% are non-families. 20.5% of all households are made up of individuals and 2.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.64 and the average family size is 2.91. In the town the population is spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 34.3% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 127.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 123.0 males. The median income for a household in the town is $31,500, and the median income for a family is $34,063. Males have a median income of $33,542 versus $22,969 for females. The per capita income for the town is $13,531. 22.8% of the population and 21.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 28.0% are under the age of 18 and 0.0% are 65 or older.
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Hamilton, Wisconsin

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Hamilton is a town located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 2,301.
Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 132.4 km² (51.1 mi²). 129.7 km² (50.1 mi²) of it is land and 2.7 km² (1.0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.03% water.
Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 2,301 people, 697 households, and 584 families residing in the town. The population density is 17.7/km² (46.0/mi²). There are 732 housing units at an average density of 5.6/km² (14.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.00% White, 0.26% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.78% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. 0.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 697 households out of which 44.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.5% are married couples living together, 3.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% are non-families. 9.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 3.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.02 and the average family size is 3.26. In the town the population is spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 103.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 109.2 males. The median income for a household in the town is $57,955, and the median income for a family is $59,792. Males have a median income of $36,917 versus $22,254 for females. The per capita income for the town is $20,142. 2.1% of the population and 1.4% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 1.4% are under the age of 18 and 5.7% are 65 or older.
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James Inglis Hamilton

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His son used the same name, and was a Colonel who died at the Battle of Waterloo. See James Inglis (Anderson) Hamilton James Inglis Hamilton (?-1803) was a Major General in the British Army, and Laird of Murdostoun. He was a Scot, the third son of Alexander Hamilton of Cleland. In 1719 his father inherited the estate of Murdostoun from an uncle, Alexander Inglis, and as a condition of the will added Inglis to his last name.
Brigadier General Hamilton commanded the 21st Foot (Scots Fusiliers) in the American Revolutionary War. During the Battle of Freeman's Farm he commanded the Center Column of the three groups of advancing troops. He was part of the forces surrendered after the Battle of Saratoga. While a prisoner, he adopted a son, James Anderson, who was afterward known as James Inglis Hamilton.
Hamilton was a Major General in the west Indies campaigns of the 1790s, commanding the 15th Foot. He died at his estate in Scotland on July 27,1803 and his adopted son was his only heir.
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W. D. Hamilton

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W. D. Hamilton (August 1, 1936 - March 7, 2000) was a British biologist who published research in the fields of zoology and genetics. He became famous for his theoretical work expounding a rigorous genetic basis for the existence of kin selection. This insight formed part of the Williams Revolution and he can therefore be seen as one of the forerunners of the discipline of sociobiology founded by E. O. Wilson.
Hamilton's work was popularised by Richard Dawkins in The Selfish Gene and the practice of viewing biology from a gene's point of view was found by many researchers to be both a valuable tool for generating hypotheses that could be tested empirically and as a safeguard against technical errors in analytical argument.
On example of this thinking is found in Dawkins' idea of The Extended Phenotype whereby a viral gene might be expressed through a modification of its host's behaviour that tends promote the transmission of the virus to a new host (for example AIDS might cause promiscuity rather than vice versa). Another example is the recognition that the idea (due to Lynn Margulis) that the cell is the product of the symbosis of (originally distinct) organelles represents a special case of a general principle that organisms are the product of cartels of replicators.
Hamilton died of malaria contracted on his final field trip to Africa which he had devoted to investigating the possibility that that the evolution of the HIV virus from simian immunodeficiency viruses might have been promoted by vaccination programs in the 1950s.
Exernal Links
http://www.edge.org/3rd_culture/hamilton/hamilton_index.html http://www.unifr.ch/biol/ecology/hamilton/hamilton.html
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William Rowan Hamilton

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William Rowan Hamilton
Sir William Rowan Hamilton (August 4, 1805 - September 2, 1865) was an Irish mathematician, physicist, and astronomer. Hamilton's discovery of quaternions is his best known investigation. Hamilton also contributed to the development of optics, dynamics, and algebra. Hamilton's research was later significant for the development of quantum mechanics.
Dr John Brinkley, bishop of Cloyne, is said to have remarked in 1823 of Hamilton at the age of eighteen: “This young man, I do not say will be, but is, the first mathematician of his age.”
William Rowan Hamilton's mathematical included the study of geometrical optics, adaptation of dynamic methods in optical systems, applying quaternion and vector methods to problems in mechanics and in geometry, development of theories of conjugate algebraic couple functions (in which complex numbers are constructed as ordered pairs of real numbers), solvability of polynomial equations and general quintic polynomial solvable by radicals, the analysis on Fluctuating Functions (and the ideas from Fourier analysis), linear operators on quaternions and proving a result for linear operators on the space of quaternions (which is a special case of the general theorem which today is known as the Cayley-Hamilton Theorem). Hamilton also invented "Icosian Calculus", which he used to investigate closed edge paths on a dodecahedron that visit each vertex exactly once.

Biography

Early Life
Hamilton was born in Dublin at 36 Dominick Street. Hamilton showed himself to be a child prodigy. Hamilton was the son of Archibald Hamilton, a solicitor. A branch of the Scottish family to which they belonged had settled in the north of Ireland in the time of James I, and this fact seems to have given rise to the common impression that Hamilton was scottish. Hamilton was educated by James Hamilton (curate of Trim), his uncle and a Anglican priest.
Hamilton's genius first displayed itself in the form of a power of acquiring languages. At the age of seven he had already made very considerable progress in Hebrew, and before he was thirteen he had acquired, under the care of his uncle, who was an linguist, almost as many languages as he had years of age. Among these, besides the classical and the modern European languages, were included Persian, Arabic, Hindustani, Sanskrit, and even Malay. But though to the very end of his life he retained much of the singular learning of his childhood and youth, often reading Persian and Arabic in the intervals of sterner pursuits, he had long abandoned them as a study, and employed them merely as a relaxation.
Hamilton was part of a small brilliant school of mathematicians associated with Trinity College, Dublin, where he spent his life. He studied both classics and science, and was appointed Professor of Astronomy in 1827, even before he graduated.

Mathematical studies
Hamilton's mathematicalal studies seem to have been undertaken and carried to their full development without any assistance whatever, and the result is that his writings belong to no particular “ school,” unless indeed we consider them to form, as they are well entitled to do, a school by themselves. As an arithmetical calculator Hamilton was not only an expert, but he seems to have occasionally found a positive experience in working out to an enormous number of places of decimals the result of some irksome calculation. At the age of twelve Hamilton engaged Zerah Colburn, the American “calculating boy,” who was then being exhibited as a curiosity in Dublin, and he had not always the worst of the encounter. But, two years before, he had accidentally fallen in with a Latin copy of Euclid, which he eagerly devoured; and at twelve Hamilton attacked Newton’s Arithmetica universalis. This was his introduction to modern analysis. Hamilton soon commenced to read the Principia, and at sixteen Hamilton had mastered a great part of that work, besides some more modern works on analytical geometry and the differential calculus.
About this period Hamilton was also engaged in preparation for entrance at Trinity College, Dublin, and had therefore to devote a portion of time to classics. In the summer of 1822, in his seventeenth year, he began a systematic study of Laplace’s Mécanique Céleste. Nothing could be better fitted to call forth such mathematical powers as those of Hamilton; for Laplace’s great work, rich to profusion in analytical processes alike novel and powerful, demands from the student careful and often laborious study.
It was in the successful effort to open this treasure-house that Hamilton’s mind received its final temper, “Dês-lors il commença a marcher seul,” to use the words of the biographer of another great mathematician. From that time Hamilton appears to have devoted himself almost wholly to the mathematics investigation, though he ever kept himself well acquainted with the progress of science both in Britain and abroad. Hamilton detected an important defect in one of Laplace’s demonstrations, he was induced by a friend to write out his remarks, that they might be shown to Dr John Brinkley, afterwards bishop of Cloyne, but who was then the first royal astronomer for Ireland, and a accomplished mathematician. Brinkley seems at once to have perceived the vast talents of young Hamilton, and to have encouraged him in the kindest manner.
Hamilton’s career at College was perhaps unexampled. Amongst a number of competitors of more than ordinary merit, he was first in every subject and at every examination. He achieved the rare distinction of obtaining an optime for both Greek and for physics. The amount of many more such honours Hamilton might have attained it is impossible to say; but Hamilton was expected to win both the gold medals at the degree examination, had his career as a student not been cut short by an unprecedented event. This was Hamilton’s appointment to the Andrews professorship of astronomy in the university of Dublin, vacated by Dr Brinkley in 1827. The chair was not exactly offered to him, as has been sometimes asserted, but the electors, having met and talked over the subject, authorized one of their number, who was Hamilton’s personal friend, to urge Hamilton to become a candidate, a step which Hamilton’s modesty had prevented him from taking. Thus, when barely twenty-two, Hamilton was established at the Observatory, Dunsink, near Dublin.
Hamilton was not specially fitted for the post, for although he had a profound acquaintance with theoretical astronomy, he had paid but little attention to the regular work of the practical astronomer. And it must be said that Hamilton’s time was better employed in original investigations than it would have been had he spent it in observations made even with the best of instruments. Hamilton was intended by the university authorities who elected him to the professorship of astronomy to spend his time as Hamilton best could for the advancement of science, without being tied down to any particular branch. If Hamilton devoted himself to practical astronomy, the University of Dublin would assuredly have furnished him with instruments and an adequate staff of assistants.
In 1835, being secretary to the meeting of the British Association which was held that year in Dublin, he was knighted by the lord-lieutenant. But far higher honours rapidly succeeded, among which his election in 1837 to the president’s chair in the Royal Irish Academy, and the rare distinction of being made corresponding member of the academy of St Petersburg. These are the few salient points (other, of course, than the epochs of Hamilton’s more important discoveries and inventions presently to be considered) in the uneventful life of Hamilton.

Optics and Dynamics
He made important contributions to optics and to dynamics. Hamilton's papers on optics and dynamics demonstrated theoretical dynamics being treated as a branch of pure mathematics. Hamilton's first discovery was contained in one of those early papers which in 1823 Hamilton communicated to Dr Brinkley, by whom, under the title of “Caustics,” it was presented in 1824 to the Royal Irish Academy. It was referred as usual to a committee Their report, while acknowledging the novelty and value of its contents recommended that, before being published, it should be still further developed and simplified. During the time between 1825 to 1828 the paper grew to an immense bulk, principally by the additional details which had been inserted at the desire of the committee. But it also assumed a much more intelligible form, and the features of the new method were now easily to be seen.
Hamilton himself seems not till this period to have fully understood either the nature or importance of optics, as later Hamilton had intentions of applying his method to dynamics. The Royal Irish Academy paper was finally entitled “Theory of Systems of Rays,” and the first part was printed in 1828 in the Transactions of the Royal Irish Academy. It is understood that the more important contents of the second and third parts appeared in the three voluminous supplements (to the first part) which were published in the same Transactions, and in the two papers “On a General Method in Dynamics,” which appeared in the Philosophical Transactions in 1834 and 1835.
The principle of “Varying Action“ is the great feature of these papers; and it is, indeed, that the one particular result of this theory which, perhaps more than anything else that Hamilton has done, something which should have been easily within the reach of Augustin Fresnel and others for many years before, and in no way required Hamilton’s new conceptions or methods, although it was by Hamilton’s new theoretical dynamics that he was led to its discovery. This singular result is still known by the name “conical refraction,” which he proposed for it when he first predicted its existence in the third supplement to his “Systems of Rays,” read in 1832.
The step from optics to dynamics in the application of the method of “Varying Action” was made in 1827, and communicated to the Royal Society, in whose Philosophical Transactions for 1834 and 1835 there are two papers on the subject. These display, like the “Systems of Rays,” a mastery over symbols and a flow of mathematical language almost unequalled. But they contain what is far more valuable still, the greatest addition which dynamical science had received since the strides made by Sir Isaac Newton and Joseph Louis Lagrange. C. G. J. Jacobi and other mathematicians have extended Hamilton’s processes, and have thus made extensive additions to our knowledge of differential equations.
And though differential equations, optics and theoretical dynamics of course are favored in which any such contribution to science can be looked at, the other must not be despised. It is characteristic of most of Hamilton’s, as of nearly all great discoveries, that even their indirect consequences are of high value.

Quaternions
The other great contribution made by Hamilton to mathematical science, the invention of Quaternions, is treated under that heading. The following characteristic extract from a letter shows Hamilton’s own opinion of his mathematical work, and also gives a hint of the devices which he employed to render written language as expressive as actual speech.
Hamilton discovered quaternions in 1843. Hamilton was looking for ways of extending complex numbers (which can be viewed as points on a plane) to higher spatial dimensions. Hamilton could not do so for 3 dimensions, but 4 dimensions produce quaternions. According to a story Hamilton told, Hamilton was out walking one day with his wife when the solution in the form of the equation

i² = j² = k² = ijk = -1
suddenly occurred to him; Hamilton then promptly carved this equation into the side of the nearby Brougham bridge. The quaternion involved abandoning the commutative law, a radical step for the time. Not only this, but Hamilton had in a sense invented the cross and dot products of vector algebra. Hamilton also described a quaternion as an ordered four-element multiple of real numbers, and described the first element as the 'scalar' part, and the remaining three as the 'vector' part.
In 1852, Hamilton introduced quaternions as a method of analysis. His first great work, Lectures on Quaternions (Dublin, 1852), is almost painful to read in consequence of the frequent use of italics and capitals. Hamilton confidently declared that quaternions would be found have a powerful influence as an instrument of research. Peter Guthrie Tait among others, advocated the use of Hamilton's Quaternions. Quaternions is applicable to concise and elegant demonstrations, it is but seldom used by mathematicians today.
There was controversy about the use of quaternions. Some of Hamilton's supporters vociferously opposed the growing fields of vector algebra and vector calculus (from developers like Oliver Heaviside and Willard Gibbs [and vector calculus was later applied to four-vectors]), because quaternions provide superior notation. While this is undebatable in four dimensions, quaternions cannot be used with arbitrary dimensionality (though extensions like Octonions and Clifford algebras may be more applicable). Vector notation has replaced the "space-time" quaternions in science and engineering by the mid-20th century.
Hamilton proceeded to popularize quaternions with several books, the last of which, Elements of Quaternions, had 800 pages and was published shortly after his death. Today, the quaternions are in use by computer graphics, control theory, signal processing and orbital mechanics, mainly for representing rotations/orientations. For example, it is common for spacecraft attitude-control systems to be commanded in terms of quaternions, which are also used to telemeter their current attitude. The rationale is that combining many quaternion transformations is more numerically stable than combining many matrix transformations.
Hamilton also contributed an alternative formulation of the mathematical theory of classical mechanics. While adding no new physics, this formulation, which builds on that of Joseph Louis Lagrange, provides a more powerful technique for working with the equations of motion. Both the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian approaches were developed to describe the motion of discrete systems, were then extended to continuous system and in this form can be used to define fieldss. In this way, the techniques find use in electromagnetic, quantum and relativity theory.

Other originality
Hamilton originality matured his ideas before putting pen to paper. The discoveries, papers and treatises previously mentioned might well have formed the whole work of a long and laborious life. But not to speak of his enormous collection of books, full to overflowing with new and original matter, which have been handed over to Trinity College, Dublin, the previous mentioned works barely form the greater portion of what Hamilton has published. Hamilton developed the variational principle, which was reformulated later by Carl Gustav Jacob Jacobi. He also introduced Hamilton's puzzle which can be solved using the concept of a Hamiltonian path.
Hamilton's extraordinary investigations connected with the solution of algebraic equations of the fifth degree, and his examination of the results arrived at by N. H. Abel, G. B. Jerrard, and others in their researches on this subject, form another contribution to science. There is next Hamilton's paper on Fluctuating Functions, a subject which, since the time of J. Fourier, has been of immense and ever increasing value in physical applications of mathematics. There is also the extremely ingenious invention of the hodograph. Of his extensive investigations into the solutions (especially by numerical approximation) of certain classes of physical differential equations, only a few items have been published, at intervals, in the Philosophical Magazine.
Besides all this, Hamilton was a voluminous correspondent. Often a single letter of Hamilton's occupied from fifty to a hundred or more closely written pages, all devoted to the minute consideration of every feature of some particular problem; for it was one of the peculiar characteristics of Hamilton's mind never to be satisfied with a general understanding of a question; Hamilton pursued the problem until he knew it in all its details. Hamilton was ever courteous and kind in answering applications for assistance in the study of his works, even when his compliance must have cost him much time. He was excessively precise and hard to please with reference to the final polish of his own works for publication; and it was probably for this reason that he published so little compared with the extent of Hamilton's investigations.

Death and afterwards
Hamilton retained his faculties unimpaired to the very last, and steadily continued till within a day or two of his death, which occurred on the 2nd of September 1865, the task of finishing the “Elements of Quaternions” which had occupied the last six years of his life.

Quotes

"Time is said to have only one dimension, and space to have three dimensions. ... The mathematical quaternion partakes of both these elements; in technical language it may be said to be "time plus space", or "space plus time": and in this sense it has, or at least involves a reference to, four dimensions. And how the One of Time, of Space the Three, Might in the Chain of Symbols girdled be." — William Rowan Hamilton (Quoted in Robert Percival Graves' "Life of Sir William Rowan Hamilton" (3 vols., 1882, 1885, 1889))

"He used to carry on, long trains of algebraical and arithmetical calculations in his mind, during which he was unconscious of the earthly necessity of eating; we used to bring in a ‘snack’ and leave it in his study, but a brief nod of recognition of the intrusion of the chop or cutlet was often the only result, and his thoughts went on soaring upwards." — William Edwin Hamilton (his elder son)

External links, references, and resources

MacTutor's Sir William Rowan Hamilton. School of Mathematics, University of St Andrews.
Wilkins, David R., Sir William Rowan Hamilton. School of Mathematics, Trinity College, Dublin.
Wolfram Research's William Rowan Hamilton
Cheryl Haefner's Sir William Rowan Hamilton
1911 Britannica Hamilton

Publications

Hamilton, William Rowan (Royal Astronomer Of Ireland), "Introductory Lecture on Astronomy". Dublin University Review and Quarterly Magazine Vol. I, Trinity College, January 1833.
Hamilton, William Rowan, "Lectures on Quaternions". Royal Irish Academy, 1853.
David R. Wilkins's collection of Hamilton's Mathematical Papers
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Abbreviations & Acronyms: Hamilton

The following table is compiled from various sources, across various languages. When English abbreviations or acronyms come from a non-English source, this is noted.
Entry	Source	Expression	Field
HA	English	Hamilton Airship	Transportation
Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

Synonyms: Hamilton

Synonyms: Alexander Hamilton (n), Alice Hamilton (n), Amy Lyon (n), Lady Emma Hamilton (n), Sir William Rowan Hamilton (n), William Rowan Hamilton (n). (additional references)

Crosswords: Hamilton

English words defined with "Hamilton": Aaron Burr, American Federalist Party ♦ burr ♦ Conical refraction, Cosmothetic idealists ♦ empyreal, empyrean ♦ Federal Party, Federalist Party ♦ Genesee epoch ♦ Hamilton period ♦ Objective point ♦ Predesignate ♦ Secretary of the Treasury, Special metaphysics, sublime ♦ To grow out of, Treasury Secretary ♦ well-knit, well-set. (references)

Specialty definitions using "Hamilton": Breaking a Stick ♦ CCLU, College Colours, Concurrent C , Concurrent CLU ♦ Hamiltonian System, Humpty Lumpty ♦ Lothair ♦ Programming Language/Cornell ♦ Single-Speech Hamilton ♦ William Hamilton ♦ Zilog. (references)

Non-English Usage: "Hamilton" is also a word in the following languages with English translations in parentheses.

Portuguese (Hamilton), Swedish (Hamilton).

Modern Usage: Hamilton

Domain	Usage
Screenplays	You can't do an imitation of Alexander Hamilton, nobody knows what he sounds like (A Thousand Clowns; writing credit: Herb Gardner) A picture of Michael Jackson and George Hamilton passing each other on the color wheel (High Society; writing credit: Lisa Albert; Pat Dougherty) Meet Hamilton. (3000 Miles to Graceland; writing credit: Richard Recco; Demian Lichtenstein)
Movie/TV Titles	Lady Hamilton - Zwischen Schmach und Liebe (1968) That Hamilton Woman (1941) Alexander Hamilton (1931) Hard Hittin' Hamilton (1924) Alexander Hamilton (1924)
Song Titles	Don't Pull Your Love (performing artist: Joe Frank and Reynolds Hamilton) FALLIN'IN LOVE (performing artist: Joe, Frank & Reynolds Hamilton)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Commercial Usage: Hamilton

Domain	Title
Books	A Priest Forever: The Life of Eugene Hamilton (reference) Ann Hamilton (reference) Burr, Hamilton, and Jefferson: A Study in Character (reference) David Hamilton : Twenty Five Years of an Artist (reference) (more book examples)

Periodicals	Biz - Hamilton Halton Business Report (reference) Hamilton News - Mountain Edition (reference) Hamilton & Scourge Newsletter (reference) Hamilton Spectator (reference) Market Edge - Residential Sum - Hamilton County Tn (reference) (more periodical examples)

Music	Hamilton (reference) Live in Hamilton, Ontario Canada [LIVE] (reference) (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

Consumer Goods	Hamilton Beach 72610 Fresh Chop 3-Cup Food Chopper (reference) Hamilton Beach 43421 FlavorPlus 10-Cup Programmable Coffeemaker with Prewet Cycle (reference) Hamilton Beach 62698 PowerDeluxe 6 Speed Hand Mixer with Storage Case (reference) Hamilton Beach Electric Knife with Case 74255 (reference) Hamilton Beach 49281 Aroma Express Coffeemaker with Removable Water Reservoir and Programmable Timer, White (reference) (more baby examples; more wireless phone examples; more garden examples; more kitchen examples; more tool examples)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Image Slideshow: Hamilton

Photo Album: Hamilton

Thumbnail	Description & Credit	Thumbnail	Description & Credit
	Dr. J. Michael Hamilton preparing the carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) vaccinia used to try to prevent cancer. He is diluting the concentrated vaccinnia virus into a dose level appropriate for administration to a patient. This vaccinnia marks any caner cells expressing the CEA. Credit: John Keith (photographer).		Weick, Lindbergh, and Hamilton. Credit: NASA.
	Fishing for blues in the bay - NOAA/NODC employees Melanie Hamilton and Chapman Hom watch as yet another Bluefish comes aboard. Credit: America's Coastlines.		Hamilton Grange National Memorial. Credit: NPS.
	U.S. Army Air Forces. Post Hospital, Hamilton Field, Ca. : Aerial view. Credit: National Library of Medicine.		[William K. Hamilton, M.D.]. Credit: National Library of Medicine.
	Moored together off San Diego, California, on 16 April 1921. Photographed by the Pier Studio, San Diego. These ships are (from left to right): USS Stoddert (DD-302); USS Paul Hamilton (DD-307); USS Reno (DD-303); USS Kennedy (DD-306); USS Thompson (DD-305) and USS Farquhar (DD-304). Credit: NAVY.		Moored off San Diego, California. Probably photographed by the Pier Studio, San Diego, on 16 April 1921. These ships are (from left to right): USS Stoddert (DD-302); USS Paul Hamilton (DD-307); USS Reno (DD-303); USS Kennedy (DD-306); USS Thompson (DD-305) and USS Farquhar (DD-304). Credit: NAVY.
	Hamilton flag-draped obelisk monument with relief sculpture. Credit: Library of Congress.		Billy Hamilton. Credit: Library of Congress.
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Digital Photo Gallery: Hamilton


"Hamilton Lake" by Chris Turner Commentary: "Lake at Hamilton Gardens New Zealand."	"Blue Curve" by Jaime Krayger Commentary: "Dale Chihuly show at Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ USA."
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Familiar Quotations: Hamilton

Author	Quotation
Alexander Hamilton	The people -- that great beast!
	Our real disease -- which is Democracy.
	I think the first duty of society is justice.
	Your people, sir, is nothing but a great beast!
	I never expect to see a perfect work from imperfect man.
	We must make the best of those ills which cannot be avoided.
	Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.
Edith Hamilton	It is not hard work which is dreary; it is superficial work.
Sir William Hamilton	Truth is like a torch; the more it is shook it shines.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Historic Usage: Hamilton

Author	Date	Quotation
US Constitution	1791	Hamilton, of New York,) expressing their unanimous conviction that it might essentially tend to advance the interests of the Union if the States by which they were respectively delegated would concur, and use their endeavors to procure the concurrence of the other States, in the appointment of commissioners to meet at Philadelphia on the Second Monday of May following, to take into consideration the situation of the United States; to devise such further provisions as should appear to them necessary to render the Constitution of the Federal Government adequate to the exigencies of the Union; and to report such an act for that purpose to the United States in Congress assembled as, when agreed to by them and afterwards confirmed by the Legislatures of every State, would effectually provide for the same. (reference)
Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Use in Literature: Hamilton

Title	Author	Quote
Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man	Joyce, James	He wondered from which window Hamilton Rowan had thrown his hat on the haha and had there been flowerbeds at that time under the windows
Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Non-Fiction Usage: Hamilton

Subject	Topic	Quote
Health		In response to this severe problem, the Rocky Mountain Laboratory was established in Hamilton, Montana. (references)
Business		Booz Allen Hamilton estimates that business had invested € 1.91 billion in net access by mid-1999 and that 40 percent of all German companies will soon have internet sites. (references)
		Competitors within the painting and decorating sector are Earlex, which produces among other things powered decorating tools, L.G. Harris & Co. Ltd., Hamilton Acorn Ltd., and Robert J. Hall Ltd. from Northern Ireland. (references)
Economic History	Bermuda	Hamilton, a centrally located port founded in 1790, became the seat of government in 1815. (references)
	New Zealand	Cities (2001): Capital--Wellington (346,000). Other cities--Auckland (1,090,000), Christchurch (341,000), Hamilton (169,000). (references)
	Bermuda	For administrative purposes, Bermuda is divided into nine parishes, with Hamilton and St. George considered autonomous corporations. (references)
Human Rights	Saint Lucia	In October 2000, police officers in Castries shot and killed Paul Hamilton. (references)
Trade	Ukraine	Booz-Allen & Hamilton conducted the studies. (references)
Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Spoken Usage: Hamilton

Speaker	Phrase(s)
Dennis Miller	But we should never forget that Alexander Hamilton was shot over something he said.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Usage Frequency: Hamilton

"Hamilton" is generally used as a noun (proper) -- approximately 99.73% of the time. "Hamilton" is used about 1,473 times out of a sample of 100 million words spoken or written in English. Its rank is based on over 700,000 words used in the English language. Some parts-of-speech are not covered due to the samples used by the British National Corpus. (note: percents less than one-hundredth of one percent have been omitted)

Parts of Speech	Percent	Usage per 100 Million Words	Rank in English
Noun (proper)	99.73%	1,469	5,519
Noun (singular)	0.27%	4	175,879
Total	100.00%	1,473	N/A

Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.

Name Usage Frequency: Hamilton

The following table summarizes the usage of "Hamilton" based on a population census conducted in the United States. Ranks and frequencies are based on all names reported and classified.

Name	Usage/Gender	Usage per 100 million Persons	Rank in USA
Hamilton	Last name	82,000	103
Source: compiled by the editor from several corpora; see credits.

Usage in Company Names: Hamilton

Country	Name
USA	Hamilton Bancorp Inc.
	(more examples...)

Source: compiled by the editor from Icon Group International, Inc.

Cities: Hamilton

1. Hamilton, AL (city, FIPS 32848)
Location: 34.14031 N, 87.98276 W
Population (1990): 5787 (2414 housing units)
Area: 67.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 35570
Country: USA

2. Hamilton, CO
Zip Code(s): 81638
Country: USA

3. Hamilton, GA (city, FIPS 36220)
Location: 32.75885 N, 84.87557 W
Population (1990): 454 (179 housing units)
Area: 4.3 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 31811
Country: USA

4. Hamilton, IA (city, FIPS 33870)
Location: 41.16997 N, 92.90408 W
Population (1990): 115 (56 housing units)
Area: 1.4 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 50116
Country: USA

5. Hamilton, IL (city, FIPS 32434)
Location: 40.38912 N, 91.36322 W
Population (1990): 3281 (1350 housing units)
Area: 9.4 sq km (land), 4.2 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 62341
Country: USA

6. Hamilton, IN (town, FIPS 30654)
Location: 41.53232 N, 84.91746 W
Population (1990): 684 (408 housing units)
Area: 3.7 sq km (land), 0.2 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 46742
Country: USA

7. Hamilton, KS (city, FIPS 29675)
Location: 37.98114 N, 96.16381 W
Population (1990): 301 (145 housing units)
Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 66853
Country: USA

8. Hamilton, MI
Zip Code(s): 49419
Country: USA

9. Hamilton, MO (city, FIPS 30034)
Location: 39.74331 N, 94.00210 W
Population (1990): 1737 (763 housing units)
Area: 3.5 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 64644
Country: USA

10. Hamilton, MS
Zip Code(s): 39746
Country: USA

11. Hamilton, MT (city, FIPS 33775)
Location: 46.25139 N, 114.16208 W
Population (1990): 2737 (1476 housing units)
Area: 4.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 59840
Country: USA

12. Hamilton, NC (town, FIPS 29120)
Location: 35.94396 N, 77.20809 W
Population (1990): 544 (215 housing units)
Area: 1.2 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 27840
Country: USA

13. Hamilton, ND (city, FIPS 34620)
Location: 48.80814 N, 97.45164 W
Population (1990): 74 (43 housing units)
Area: 0.8 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 58238
Country: USA

14. Hamilton, NJ
Zip Code(s): 08609, 08610, 08611, 08629, 08690, 08691
Country: USA

15. Hamilton, NY (village, FIPS 31709)
Location: 42.82454 N, 75.54730 W
Population (1990): 3790 (869 housing units)
Area: 4.9 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 13346
Country: USA

16. Hamilton, OH (city, FIPS 33012)
Location: 39.39075 N, 84.56410 W
Population (1990): 61368 (25362 housing units)
Area: 51.7 sq km (land), 1.2 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 45011
Country: USA

17. Hamilton, PA
Zip Code(s): 15744
Country: USA

18. Hamilton, TX (city, FIPS 31952)
Location: 31.70503 N, 98.12118 W
Population (1990): 2937 (1530 housing units)
Area: 6.7 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 76531
Country: USA

19. Hamilton, VA (town, FIPS 34240)
Location: 39.13545 N, 77.66544 W
Population (1990): 700 (269 housing units)
Area: 0.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Zip Code(s): 22068
Country: USA

20. Hamilton, WA (town, FIPS 29255)
Location: 48.52333 N, 121.98821 W
Population (1990): 228 (107 housing units)
Area: 1.6 sq km (land), 0.0 sq km (water)
Country: USA

Expressions: Hamilton

Expressions using "Hamilton": Alexander Hamilton ♦ Alice Hamilton ♦ Hamilton City ♦ Hamilton County ♦ Hamilton Lane Advisors ♦ Hamilton period ♦ lady Emma Hamilton ♦ Lake Hamilton ♦ Mount Hamilton ♦ Newton Hamilton ♦ Sir William Rowan Hamilton ♦ South Hamilton ♦ William Hamilton ♦ William Rowan Hamilton. Additional references.
Hyphenated Usage
	Beginning with "Hamilton": Hamilton-baillie, Hamilton-edwards, Hamilton-gibbs, Hamilton-gordon, Hamilton-jones, Hamilton-parsons, Hamilton-paterson, Hamilton-phillips, Hamilton-renwick, Hamilton-russell.
	Ending with "Hamilton": Cayley-hamilton, Cole-hamilton, Douglas-hamilton.
	Containing "Hamilton": Mercerville-Hamilton Square.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Frequency of Internet Keywords: Hamilton

The following statistics estimate the number of searches per day across the major English-language search engines as identified by various trade publications. Hyperlinks lead to commercial use of the expression at Amazon.com.

Expression	Frequency per Day	Expression	Frequency per Day
hamilton spectator	1,447	hamilton tiger cat	233
hamilton	1,315	hamilton ohio	204
hamilton canada	1,197	hamilton mt	185
auditor county hamilton	858	wendy hamilton	183
david hamilton	665	keith hamilton cobb	178
hamilton oh	654	hamilton airport	169
hamilton county clerk of court	641	hamilton county court	157
hamilton beach	556	hamilton journal news	155
hamilton watch	524	hamilton county indiana	155
hamilton ontario	521	hotel hamilton	151
linda hamilton	443	hamilton island	137
hamilton county	437	hamilton street railway	128
hamilton city	434	hamilton public library	123
hamilton county ohio	409	laird hamilton	116
booz allen hamilton	362	hamilton journal	112
hamilton laurell k	360	hamilton university	111
bulldogs hamilton	337	hamilton bermuda	108
alexander hamilton	302	hamilton ny	107
hamilton college	250	sarah jane hamilton	103
hamilton collection	248	ashley hamilton	103
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Modern Translation: Hamilton

Language		Translations for "Hamilton"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.
Chinese		漢密爾頓 , 哈密尔顿. (various references)

Danish		Hamilton. (various references)

Dutch		Hamilton. (various references)

Esperanto		Hamiltono. (various references)

Finnish		Hamilton. (various references)

French		Hamilton. (various references)

German		Hamilton. (various references)

Greek		Χάμιλτον. (various references)

Italian		Hamilton. (various references)

Japanese Kanji		ハトロン紙 (agreed, Armageddon, falling rapidly in big drops, good, haddock, hafnium, halation, halberd, Halley, ham, ham and eggs, ham and salad, Hamming, Hammond organ, hamster, Hanoi, happening, Harrier, Harry, hashed meat with rice, heart going pit-a-pat, honey, honeymoon, Honeywell, Hubbard, hum, humming, hurricane, kraft paper, resin, rosefish, splendid, style of clothing popular in the late 1970s and resembling a Catholic school uniform, to be in harmony, to harmonize, twitterpating, wonderful). (various references)

Japanese Katakana		ハミルトン . (various references)

Pig Latin		amiltonhay.(various references)

Portuguese		Hamilton. (various references)

Russian		гамильтон. (various references)

Spanish		Hamilton. (various references)

Swedish		Hamilton. (various references)
Source: compiled by the editor from various translation references.

Misspellings: Hamilton

Misspellings
	"Hamilton" is suggested in spellcheckers for the following: Camilion, Chamintong, Hameldon, Hamerton, hamiltoni, Hamiton, Homanton, Humeltone. (additional references)
Source: compiled by the editor, based on several corpora (additional references).

Anagrams: Hamilton

Scrabble® Enable2K-Verified Anagrams
	Words within the letters "a-h-i-l-m-n-o-t"
	-1 letter: manihot.
	-2 letters: latino, maloti, manito, oilman, talion.
	-3 letters: aloin, altho, amino, amnio, laith, lathi, liman, litho, loath, lotah, matin, month, notal, talon, thiol, tolan, toman, tonal.
	-4 letters: alit, alto, amin, anil, anti, atom, hail, halm, halo, halt, hant, hila, hilt, hint, holm, holt, into, iota, lain, lath, lati, lima, limn, limo, lino, lint, lion.
	Words containing the letters "a-h-i-l-m-n-o-t"
	+1 letter: malathion.
	+2 letters: malathions.
	+3 letters: abolishment, hematoxylin, humiliation, methylation, mothballing, phantomlike, trichomonal.
	+4 letters: abolishments, endothelioma, epithalamion, ethanolamine, hematoxylins, homologating, homologation, humiliations, methylations, phentolamine, prothalamion, thermohaline.
	+5 letters: antilogarithm, catecholamine, endolymphatic, endotheliomas, ethanolamines, homologations, machicolation, mitochondrial, phenomenalist, phentolamines.
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro.

INDEX

1. Definition
2. Synonyms
3. Crosswords
4. Usage: Modern

5. Usage: Commercial
6. Images: Slideshow
7. Images: Photo Album
8. Images: Digital Art

9. Quotations: Familiar
10. Quotations: Historic
11. Quotations: Fiction
12. Quotations: Non-fiction

13. Quotations: Spoken
14. Usage Frequency
15. Names: Frequency
16. Names: Company Usage

17. Cities
18. Expressions
19. Expressions: Internet
20. Translations: Modern

21. Abbreviations
22. Acronyms
23. Derivations
24. Anagrams

25. Bibliography

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