James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn
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James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn, PC (Ire)
(c. 1661 – 28 September 1734) was a Scottish and Irish nobleman, the son of Colonel James Hamilton
and Elizabeth Colepeper.
As Captain James Hamilton, he was appointed by James II
to the Privy Council of Ireland
, but deserted him for the cause of William
, and served in the defence of Londonderry
in 1689. He succeeded to his grandfather's baronetcy in 1697. Between 1692 and 1699, he represented Tyrone
in the Irish House of Commons
. Upon the death of his second cousin Charles
in 1701, he succeeded as Earl of Abercorn, Baron Hamilton of Strabane
, etc. but continued to live in Ireland
. He was rewarded by William with the titles of Viscount Strabane and Baron Mountcastle, in the Peerage of Ireland
, on 2 December 1701.
He married Elizabeth Reading, daughter of Sir Robert Reading, 1st Baronet
, on 21 January 1684. They had the following children:
Privy Council of Ireland
The Privy Council of Ireland was an institution of the Kingdom of Ireland until 31 December 1800 and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1801-1922...
(c. 1661 – 28 September 1734) was a Scottish and Irish nobleman, the son of Colonel James Hamilton
James Hamilton (colonel)
James Hamilton was an Irish courtier and soldier, the eldest son of Sir George Hamilton, 1st Baronet and Mary Butler.Like his younger brothers, he chose a military career, and became a colonel. A favorite of Charles II, he was appointed Ranger of Hyde Park in 1660 and Groom of the Bedchamber on 28...
and Elizabeth Colepeper.
As Captain James Hamilton, he was appointed by James II
James II of England
James II & VII was King of England and King of Ireland as James II and King of Scotland as James VII, from 6 February 1685. He was the last Catholic monarch to reign over the Kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland...
to the Privy Council of Ireland
Privy Council of Ireland
The Privy Council of Ireland was an institution of the Kingdom of Ireland until 31 December 1800 and of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 1801-1922...
, but deserted him for the cause of William
William III of England
William III & II was a sovereign Prince of Orange of the House of Orange-Nassau by birth. From 1672 he governed as Stadtholder William III of Orange over Holland, Zeeland, Utrecht, Guelders, and Overijssel of the Dutch Republic. From 1689 he reigned as William III over England and Ireland...
, and served in the defence of Londonderry
Siege of Derry
The Siege of Derry took place in Ireland from 18 April to 28 July 1689, during the Williamite War in Ireland. The city, a Williamite stronghold, was besieged by a Jacobite army until it was relieved by Royal Navy ships...
in 1689. He succeeded to his grandfather's baronetcy in 1697. Between 1692 and 1699, he represented Tyrone
Tyrone (Parliament of Ireland constituency)
Tyrone was a constituency represented in the Irish House of Commons until 1800.-1692–1801:...
in the Irish House of Commons
Irish House of Commons
The Irish House of Commons was the lower house of the Parliament of Ireland, that existed from 1297 until 1800. The upper house was the House of Lords...
. Upon the death of his second cousin Charles
Charles Hamilton, 5th Earl of Abercorn
Charles Hamilton, 5th Earl of Abercorn was a Scottish peer, the younger son of George Hamilton, 4th Baron Hamilton of Strabane and Elizabeth Fagan....
in 1701, he succeeded as Earl of Abercorn, Baron Hamilton of Strabane
Baron Hamilton of Strabane
Lord Hamilton, Baron of Strabane, in the County of Tyrone, is a title in the Peerage of Ireland created on 8 May 1617, for James Hamilton, Master of Abercorn, eldest son of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Abercorn, during the life of his father ; the barony had the special remainder to the heir-males...
, etc. but continued to live in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. He was rewarded by William with the titles of Viscount Strabane and Baron Mountcastle, in the Peerage of Ireland
Peerage of Ireland
The Peerage of Ireland is the term used for those titles of nobility created by the English and later British monarchs of Ireland in their capacity as Lord or King of Ireland. The creation of such titles came to an end in the 19th century. The ranks of the Irish peerage are Duke, Marquess, Earl,...
, on 2 December 1701.
He married Elizabeth Reading, daughter of Sir Robert Reading, 1st Baronet
Robert Reading
Sir Robert Reading, first and last Baronet Reading, built several privately owned lighthouses in Ireland under letters patent from Charles II of England.He was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, receiving a BA in 1658....
, on 21 January 1684. They had the following children:
- James Hamilton, 7th Earl of AbercornJames Hamilton, 7th Earl of AbercornJames Hamilton, 7th Earl of Abercorn FRS PC was a Scottish and Irish nobleman, the son of James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn and Elizabeth Reading. He was styled Lord Paisley from 1701 until his accession in 1734...
(1686–1744) - Lady Elizabeth Hamilton, married on 2 January 1711 William Brownlow (d. 1739), married in 1741 Martin, Comte de Kearnie
- The Hon. George HamiltonGeorge Hamilton (MP)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...
(d. 1775), married and had issue - Lady Mary Hamilton (b. bef. 1704), married in 1719 Henry ColleyHenry Colley (died 1723)Henry Colley was an Irish Member of Parliament.In 1719 he married Lady Mary Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn; their daughter Mary later married Arthur Pomeroy, 1st Viscount Harberton....
- Lady Jane Hamilton (bef. 1704 – 6 December 1753), married on 29 September 1719 Archibald Douglas-HamiltonLord Archibald HamiltonLord Archibald Hamilton was a British politician.Hamilton was the youngest son of William Douglas-Hamilton, Duke of Hamilton and Anne Hamilton, 3rd Duchess of Hamilton. He became a Captain in the Royal Navy and in 1708, was elected as MP for Lanarkshire...
(d. 1754) - The Hon. Francis Hamilton (1700–1745), married and had issue
- The Hon. William Hamilton (1703–1721)
- The Hon. Charles HamiltonCharles Hamilton (MP)Charles Hamilton , styled The Honourable from birth, was a British politician.He was a younger son of James Hamilton, 6th Earl of Abercorn....
(1704–1786), married and had issue - Lady Philippa Hamilton (d. 27 January 1767), married Benjamin Pratt (d. 1721), married Michael O'Connell