John Robinson Hamilton
John Robinson Hamilton, QC (March 5, 1808 – December 24, 1870) was a lawyer and political figure in Lower Canada and then the Province of Canada. He represented the electoral district of Bonaventure 1832 to 1834 in the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada. Following the creation of the Province of Canada, he again represented Bonaventure from 1841 to 1844 in the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada. He opposed the union of Lower Canada and Upper Canada into the Province of Canada, and supported the reform movement, which favoured responsible government.
John Robinson Hamilton, QC | |
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| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada for Bonaventure | |
| In office 1832–1834 | |
| Preceded by | John Gosset |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Canada for Bonaventure | |
| In office 1841–1844 | |
| Preceded by | New position |
| Succeeded by | John Le Boutillier |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 5, 1808 Quebec City, Lower Canada |
| Died | December 24, 1870 (aged 62) New Carlisle, Quebec |
| Resting place | St Andrew's Church, Anglican, New Carlisle |
| Political party | Anti-unionist Reformer |
| Spouse | Eliza Racey |
| Children | Four daughters and five sons, including Clarence Hamilton |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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