James Inglis Hamilton
General James Inglis Hamilton (1728 – 27 July 1803) was a Scottish soldier. He enlisted in the British Army in 1755 and commanded several regiments. He was the only colonel of the 113th Regiment of Foot. During the Seven Years' War (1756–1763), Hamilton fought in the Siege of Fort St Philip, the Raid on St Malo, and the Capture of Belle Île.
James Inglis Hamilton | |
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James Inglis Hamilton c. 1756–60 | |
| Born | 1728 |
| Died | 27 July 1803 Murdostoun, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Buried | Murdostoun plot in Kirk O' Shotts graveyard 55°50′45″N 3°51′0″W |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | British Army |
| Years of service | 1755–1803 |
| Rank | General |
| Battles/wars | Seven Years' War
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In the American War of Independence (1775–1783), Hamilton fought in the Invasion of Canada and the Battle of Freeman's Farm, commanding the middle column during the latter. He was in the Convention Army, imprisoned in Cambridge, Massachusetts after its surrender following the Battles of Saratoga. While a prisoner of war, he adopted James Hamilton, the son of a non-commissioned officer in the British Army.
After his brother's death, Hamilton took over Murdostoun, where he renovated the castle extensively. Under the 15th Regiment of Foot, Hamilton participated in Battle of Martinique as well as the Invasion of Guadeloupe in the French Revolutionary Wars. He died on 27 July 1803 at Murdostoun and is buried at Kirk O' Shotts graveyard. His adopted son took over Murdostoun before dying at the Battle of Waterloo.