Otho Hamilton

Otho Hamilton (c.1690 – 26 February 1770) was a military officer of the 40th Regiment of Foot who served on the Nova Scotia Council. He was the father of Captain John Hamilton who was taken into captivity during the Siege of Grand Pre. He was later involved in the removal of the Acadians at Annapolis. He was also governor of Placentia.

Also see

• List of lieutenant governors of Newfoundland and Labrador

References

• Canadian Biography - Otho Hamilton
• "Lt.-Col. Otho Hamilton of Olivestob ... his sons, Captain John and Lieut.-Col. Otho Hamilton, 2nd, and his grandson Sir Ralph Hamilton, kt"