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Rachel Faucette Buck

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Rachel Faucette Buck, later known in her life as Rachel Faucette Lavien or Rachel Hamilton, will always go down in history as the mother of the first treasury secretary of the United States. But, first and foremost, she was a great woman in her own right, and should always be remembered for more than just bringing Alexander Hamilton into the world. Despite being forced to overcome great difficulties in life, she never seemed lost the spark that would become so famous in her illegitimate son, and was certainly more than just a pretty face.

Early Life

Raised in the balmy island of Nevis, located in the British West Indies,^[1] Rachel lived alongside her family in the southern foothills of the tiny article of land. Her family (the Faucettes), although not the wealthiest of people, owned a small sugar plantation with an employment of about seven slaves, and did not, by any means, live in extreme poverty. The Faucettes in fact had a total of seven children, although with the several epidemics that so often frequented the islands, only Rachel and her older sister, Ann, survived into adulthood.

Mary Faucette, Rachel's mother, attempted to legally separate from her husband in 1740, as their marriage deteriorated to a point of no return. Although the request wasn't officially granted, she and her husband agreed to "live separately and part for the rest of their lives."^[2] After separation, Rachel most likely stayed with her mother, before her father passed away and left her all of his possessions, giving her a substantial fortune.

Rachel, a young, beautiful, headstrong and well-educated woman, now with a sum of money to add to her title, was most certainly desired as a bride. Although, unfortunately, her marriage followed an even rockier path than her mother's before her.

^ Chernow, Ron (2004). Alexander Hamilton. New York: Penguin Press. p. 9. ISBN 1-59420-009-2.
^ Chernow, Ron (2004). Alexander Hamilton. New York: Penguin Press. p. 9. ISBN 1-59420-009-2.

[1] Chernow, Ron (2004). Alexander Hamilton. New York: Penguin Press. p. 9. ISBN 1-59420-009-2.

[2] Chernow, Ron (2004). Alexander Hamilton. New York: Penguin Press. p. 9. ISBN 1-59420-009-2.

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