HAMILTON (formerly NISBET), John (1751-1804), of Pencaitland and Saltcoats, Haddington.

b. 22 Dec. 1751, 2nd s. of William Nisbet of Dirleton by Mary, da. and h. of Alexander Hamilton of Pencaitland and Saltcoats (d. 1758); bro. of William Hamilton Nisbet. m. 1782, Janet, da. of Robert Dundas, ld. pres. of court of session, s.p. As heir (by entail, 1747) to Pencaitland assumed name of Hamilton.