Hamilton, Basil
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| Dates | 1741-2 | ||
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| Location | London | ||
| Vocation | Politician | ||
| Place of Birth | Baldoon, Wigtown | ||
| Marriage | Isabella Mackenzie | ||
| Issue | 2 sons, 2 daughter | ||
| Place of birth | Source | History of Parliament Online |
Commanded troop of horse during the Fifteen, joining the English rebels. Fought and captured at Battle of Preston. Sentenced to be executed but reprieved on intercession of his uncle, Lord Orkney. Held office of Provost, Kirkcudbright. Elected MP for Kirkcudbright Stewartry but died in 1742.
