Elizabeth had seven siblings that lived to adulthood, and fourteen in total, many dying during infant-hood. She helps recognize people who fought in the war and tells their stories, and becomes the founder of the first private orphanage in New York City, where she helps raise children, doing everything she can to make use of the time she has left (" Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story").īorn August 9, 1757, to Catherine Van Rensselaer and Philip Schuyler, Elizabeth (frequently called Eliza or Betsey) Schuyler was the second daughter of the two rich and politically-influential New Yorkers. The musical closes as Eliza sings about putting herself back in Alexander's narrative. Hamilton is shot in the side and dies three days later, Eliza and Angelica at his deathbed. The morning before leaving for the duel, Hamilton affectionately compliments her before setting off (" Best of Wives and Best of Women"). In a heavy disagreement over Hamilton's endorsement of Jefferson, Aaron Burr challenges him to a duel. Heartbroken, the couple moves uptown, where Alexander begs for Eliza's forgiveness, which she eventually forgives him (" It's Quiet Uptown"). Philip is mortally wounded and Eliza and Alexander are at his bedside when he dies (" Stay Alive (Reprise)"). He meets George Eacker, who is degrading Hamilton's reputation, and challenges him to a duel (" Blow Us All Away"). Portrait of Elizabeth Schuyler by Ralph Earl, 1787Īfter several years, their son Philip turns nineteen and graduates King's College. She sings of how paranoid, and deceptive Alexander has become.(" Burn").
Furious and heartbroken, Eliza vows to permanently "erase herself from the narrative" and burns the letters Hamilton sent her from when they first met. In a desperate situation, Hamilton chooses his reputation over Eliza's happiness and pride (" Hurricane") and publishes the affair publicly (" The Reynolds Pamphlet").
However, his political rivals Thomas Jefferson and James Madison find out and tell him they will tell the public he has stolen the government's money (" We Know"). While they are away, Hamilton has an ongoing affair with Maria Reynolds (" Say No To This"), and is blackmailed by her husband in order to keep it a secret from Eliza. Eliza is disappointed but leaves with her sister and Philip (" Take A Break"). Hamilton declines, saying he must work on his debt plan for Congress. Angelica travels overseas to meet her sister's family, and the two ask Hamilton to accompany them upstate for a short break for the summer. When Alexander finally comes home from his work, Eliza tells him to come down for dinner and meet his son, Philip, who has composed a short poem that immediately amazes his father. Eliza assures him that he doesn't need a legacy to be a great father that staying alive during the revolution for her and their son would be enough (" That Would Be Enough"). Alexander is overcome with joy but is unsure of himself. She admits that she was the one who requested for Alexander to be sent home and reveals that she is pregnant with their first son. He requests a command and a group of men to lead in the war from General George Washington, who in turn replies that people were counting on Alexander to stay alive, and sends him home to a waiting Eliza. (" Helpless").Īs time passes, Alexander becomes more involved with the revolution and joins the Continental Army. They write each other letters, and eventually are happily married with her father's permission. She sings of her fancy for him upon their meeting as her sister Angelica introduces him to her. Many revolutionary allies are invited, including a young Alexander Hamilton who is seeking opportunities to rise above his station. Later, Elizabeth's father, Philip Schuyler hosts a large ball (" A Winter's Ball"). They sing in the spirit of revolution in downtown Manhattan (" The Schuyler Sisters"). She is first introduced as Eliza alongside her sisters, Angelica and Peggy (together known as the Schuyler sisters). She sings about Alexander and his mother's sickness. Her first appearance in the musical is in the song Alexander Hamilton, at the very beginning of the musical. Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was born in Albany, New York in 1757.
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