John Hamilton

John Hamilton (1713–1780) was a minister of the Church of Scotland, who served as Moderator of the General Assembly in 1766.

Life

He was born in Glasgow on 8 September 1713 the son of Rev John Hamilton (1670–1735) minister of Blackfriars Parish in Glasgow. He studied at Glasgow University.

He was ordained as minister of Barony Parish, Glasgow in September 1737. In December 1748 with George II as his patron, he was presented to the parish of St Mungo's in Glasgow (housed in what is now Glasgow Cathedral) and translated to this new position in March 1749 remaining in this role for over 30 years.

He died in Glasgow on 3 February 1780. His position at St Mungo's was filled by William Taylor. George (b. 1755) died in infancy Patrick Hamilton (1757–1788) went to Jamaica William (b. 1758) died in infancy George Hamilton (1760–1837) Glasgow merchant. His son John George married Christina, daughter of Henry Monteith; their grandson was General Sir Ian Standish Monteith Hamilton Janet (b. 1763) died young Margaret (b. 1765) died young Mary (b. 1768) died young

Publications The Practice of Religion Shewed to be Pleasant and Delightful (1767)