Clarence Hamilton

Clarence Hamilton (December 29, 1833 January 14, 1894) was a merchant and political figure in Quebec. He represented Bonaventure in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1867 to 1871 as a Liberal.

Clarence Hamilton
Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Bonaventure
In office
1867–1871
Succeeded byThéodore Robitaille
Personal details
Born(1833-12-29)December 29, 1833
New Carlisle, Lower Canada
DiedJanuary 14, 1894(1894-01-14) (aged 60)
Longue-Pointe near Mingan, Quebec
Political partyLiberal

He was born in New Carlisle, Lower Canada, the son of John Robinson Hamilton and Eliza Racey, and was educated at Quebec City. He owned a fishing operation at Longue-Pointe near Mingan and was also involved in the export of fish. Hamilton married Jane Wiley. He was defeated by Théodore Robitaille when he ran for reelection in 1871. Hamilton died at Longue-Pointe at the age of 60 and was buried in New Carlisle.

References

  • "Biography". Dictionnaire des parlementaires du Québec de 1792 à nos jours (in French). National Assembly of Quebec.


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