John Hamilton (New Jersey politician)

John Hamilton
President of the New Jersey Provincial Council
In office
1736–1747
Preceded byJohn Anderson
Succeeded byJohn Reading
Member of the New Jersey Provincial Council for the Western Division
In office
June 15, 1713 – 1747
Personal details
Bornc. 1681
Died1747
Perth Amboy,
Middlesex County,
Province of New Jersey
Resting placePerth Amboy
SpouseElizabeth de Peyster
ChildrenStephen Hamilton
ResidencePerth Amboy

John Hamilton (c. 1681–1747) was an American politician from the colonial period who served as acting governor of the Province of New Jersey from 1736–1738, and from 1746–1747.