John Hamilton (New Jersey politician)
John Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| President of the New Jersey Provincial Council | |
| In office 1736–1747 | |
| Preceded by | John Anderson |
| Succeeded by | John Reading |
| Member of the New Jersey Provincial Council for the Western Division | |
| In office June 15, 1713 – 1747 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1681 |
| Died | 1747 Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, Province of New Jersey |
| Resting place | Perth Amboy |
| Spouse | Elizabeth de Peyster |
| Children | Stephen Hamilton |
| Residence | Perth Amboy |
John Hamilton (c. 1681–1747) was an American politician from the colonial period who served as acting governor of the Province of New Jersey from 1736–1738, and from 1746–1747.