HAMILTON, James Peyton (Peyton)

  General Notes:

It was he who drew up the rough sketch of the Irish family tree and he who composed the inscription on his mother's grave. The sources which were used to draw up the tree were mainly passed on through the generations mostly before the destruction of the Irish records in the fire of 1922. James the Surveyor was definitely found on the Griffiths Index which lends credibility to the tree. Other family members have been confirmed on the Killanummery Parish Registers which are still partially in tact. There is some correspondence from JPH to Cyril Hamilton about the tree.

Obituary
PLY./2306 BK. Sergt. HAMILTON, J.P. RM.

We regret to record the death of Ex-Bk. Sergt. Hamilton, which occurred on 27th April, 1943.

"Patsy," as he was known to his intimate friends, was born in Ireland in January, 1864. He came to London and enlisted in the Corps on 28th June, 1882; promoted Corporal 6th September, 1884; Sergeant 1st July, 1886; Clr.-Sergt. 15th July, 1897; Bk. Sergt. 10th July, 1898; discharged to pension 9th July, 1903.

He was well known as a successful mile runner and in boat sailing in the local regattas. On leaving the Corps he settled in Acton, London. Taking an interest in local affairs, he entered the then District Council in 1910, was Chairman from 1918-20, substitute Charter Mayor 1921, Mayor 1923-24, Deputy Mayor 1924-25.

He was appointed a Justice of the Peace for the County of Middlesex in 1925, a position he held to the time of his death.

Whilst Mayor in 1924, he had the honour of receiving the Prince of Wales when he visited Acton to lay the foundation stone of the church and Institute for the Deaf and Dumb.

  Noted events in his life were:

• Military, From 28 Jun 1882 to 9 Jul 1903, Devonport, Devon.

• Residence: 60 Durnford Street, 1901, East Stonehouse, Devon.

• Elected: Mayor, From 1923 to 1924, Acton, London.

• Residence: 64, Maldon Road, Between 1930 and 1942, London W.3.

• Will, 28 Sep 1941, Acton, London. Patricia Hamilton has copy of the will.
Executors of will : Donald Hamilton, Peyton Black, Mrs. Tempest
Also mentioned in James' will was relative Harry McCormick of Ranaghan near Ballynote, Sligo, Ireland and Miss Eva McCormick of 14, Grattan Street, Sligo. Also Middlesex County Councillor, Mayor, Justice of The Peace

• Occupation: Estate Agent, Builder and Decorator, 1942, Hamilton Bros., Rosebank Way, Western Ave., Acton, W.3 (Tel:Acorn 1535).

• Cremation, 30 Apr 1943, Golders Green Crematorium. Time of cremation 12:30 Date assumed from newspaper

Obs! Ashes were later taken to Kilronan and buried in his mother's grave on 21 October 1951.
Taken there by D.A.W.H., Peyton Black, and Betty Hamilton (his daughter).

• Interests: Athletics and sailing - he won several cups and trophies for them.

• Interests: council work.

James married May BUSBY, daughter of John Joseph BUSBY and Elizabeth Susan THORN, on 30 Jun 1915. (May BUSBY was born on 11 Aug 1888 and died on 1 Apr 1952.)