James Kent Hamilton
American politician
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James Kent Hamilton (1839 – 1918) was an American soldier and politician who served as mayor of Toledo, Ohio, from 1887 to 1891.
James Kent Hamilton | |
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| 29th Mayor of Toledo, Ohio | |
| In office 1887–1891 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel F. Forbes |
| Succeeded by | Vincent J. Emmick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1839 Milan, Ohio, US |
| Died | December 29, 1918 (aged 79) Toledo, Ohio, US |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sibyl Williams Ethel B. Allen |
| Alma mater | Kenyon College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | May 28, 1863 - July 6, 1865[1] |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 113th Ohio Infantry |
Biography
James Kent Hamilton was born in Milan, Ohio, May 17, 1839.[2][3] He was the son of Thomas and Sarah O. (Standart) Hamilton.[2][3] His father was a merchant and shipper, and served as a Whig in the Ohio Senate.[2] James graduated from Milan schools, and from Kenyon College in 1859.[2] He studied law in Mount Vernon, Milan, and Toledo, Ohio, and was admitted to the bar in 1862. He served as a captain in the 113th Ohio Infantry until the end of the American Civil War.[2]
Hamilton resumed the practice of law in Toledo after the war and was prosecuting attorney of Lucas County in 1869.[3] He was elected mayor of Toledo in 1887 and 1889, serving four years.[2]
Hamilton was married on October 13, 1876, to Sibyl Williams, who died in 1877.[2] He was remarried on July 27, 1898, to Ethel B. Allen.[3] He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[3]
Hamilton died December 29, 1918, in Toledo.[3]