James Hamilton | |
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| Baron Hamilton of Strabane | |
| Tenure | 1638–1655 |
| Predecessor | Claud, 2nd Baron H. of Strabane |
| Successor | George, 4th Baron H. of Strabane |
| Born | 1633 |
| Died | 16 June 1655 |
| Spouse(s) | unmarried |
| Father | Claud, 2nd Baron H. of Strabane |
| Mother | Jean Gordon |
James Hamilton, 3rd Lord Hamilton, Baron of Strabane (1633–1655) fought against the Cromwellian conquest of Ireland together with his stepfather Phelim O'Neill. In the Siege of Charlemont of 1650, they defended the fort against Coote, but had eventually to surrender. In 1655 Lord Strabane accidentally drowned in the River Mourne near Strabane, aged about 22 and was succeeded by his brother George.