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

b. 22 Dec. 1751, 2nd s. of William Nisbet of Dirleton, Haddington by Mary, da. and h. of Alexander Hamilton of Pencaitland and Saltcoats; bro. of William Nisbet. m. 8 Oct. 1782, Janet, da. of Robert Dundas, ld. pres. of ct. of session, s.p. As heir (by entail 1747) to Pencaitland took name of Hamilton (served heir 11 Apr. 1803).