KELLY'S 1A03 Communication Studies BLOG: The Greatest Hamiltonian

Recently the Hamilton Spectator published an article titled "The Greatest Hamiltonian" with profiles of many affluent citizens. The idea was to poll the readers for their ideas and opinions on who should be considered the "Greatest Hamiltonian".
I think the answer is pretty simple...

George Hamilton.

1787-1836

Without him, there wouldn't be a contest for the Greatest Hamiltonian as there would be no Hamilton as we know it! The list is comprised of many amazing and talented citizens that all have different talents and attributes, but none of this would matter without our buddy, George.

Like many of the other nominees, George Hamilton served in the War of 1812, where he was a Captain, participating in the capture of Detroit, the Battle of Queenston Heights and Lundy's Lane. Hamilton's purchase of 257 acres from the Barton Township led to the housing of a courthouse and gaol. He was a private land developer that used his cunning to draw commercial activities to his land all the while financially benefiting himself. He has said to have literally created the town.

Another focus of Hamilton's was to encourage immigration to Hamilton. He built a canal to link Hamilton Harbour to Lake Ontario. He had the ability to recognize the colony's special needs and possibilities before most.

Without George Hamilton, there would be no Hamilton Spectator to run this article, no Hamiltonians to be nominated, and no Hamilton to call "home".

George Hamilton is Hamilton!