HAMILTON, Lord Archibald (1740-1819), of Ashton Hall, Lancs.

b. 15 July 1740, 2nd s. of James, 5th Duke of Hamilton [S], by his 3rd w. Anne, da. and coh. of Edward Spencer of Rendlesham, Suff.; she; m. (2) 1751, Richard Savage Nassau. educ. Eton 1753; Grand Tour.Mann to Walpole, 22 Nov. 1760. m. 25 May 1765, Lady Harriet Stewart, da. of Alexander, 6th Earl of Galloway [S], 2s. 3da. suc. to estates of Charles Gerard, 2nd Earl of Macclesfield, and Digby Gerard, 5th Baron Gerard, on; d. of paternal gd.-m. 1744; to estates of his gd.-fa. Edward Spencer 1771; and his nephew as 9th Duke of Hamilton and 6th Duke of Brandon 2 Aug. 1799.