George Hamilton
Deceased Person
1697 – 1775
Who was George Hamilton?
The Honourable George Hamilton was a British politician, the second son of James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn.
He was twice Member of Parliament for Wells in the British House of Commons. Between 1727 and 1761, he represented St Johnstown in the Irish House of Commons. He was known for his love of planting.
In October 1719, he married Bridget Coward, by whom he had eleven children:
Elizabeth Hamilton, married first in 1754 John Cameron of Glenkinday, second the Comte de Fay.
Bridget Hamilton, married the Rev. Thomas Finney.
George Hamilton, unmarried.
Maria Hamilton, married first Francis Marsh, second on 8 June 1756 William Beckford.
The Ven. John Hamilton, unmarried, Archdeacon of Raphoe.
Harriet Hamilton, married the Rev. William Peter.
Frances Hamilton, married William Tooker, of Chilcompton, Somerset.
Rachel Hamilton, married the Rev. Neville Walter.
Col. William Hamilton, unmarried.
James Hamilton, died without issue.
Charlotte Hamilton, unmarried.
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