Jo Hamilton (politician)
Jo Hamilton (1827–1904) was a California lawyer and politician who served as California Attorney General from 1867-1871 and again from 1875–1880.[1] He also served as Trustee of the State Library, 1874–82. He was a pioneer lawyer of Placer County, California where he served as District Attorney in 1860 and again 1862 and he was also listed as a leading Democrat of California and was one of the best known lawyers of his time.[2] After retiring, he continued to practice law in Auburn, Placer County.[3]
Jo Hamilton | |
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| District Attorney of Placer County, California | |
| In office 1860–1860 | |
| In office 1862–1862 | |
| 10th & 12th Attorney General of California | |
| In office December 9, 1875 – January 8, 1880 | |
| Governor | William Irwin |
| Preceded by | John Lord Love |
| Succeeded by | Augustus L. Hart |
| In office December 5, 1867 – December 8, 1871 | |
| Governor | Henry Huntly Haight |
| Preceded by | John G. McCullough |
| Succeeded by | John Lord Love |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1827 Kentucky |
| Died | 1904 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Lawyer and politician |
References
- Sacramento County and Its Resources: Our Capital City, Past and Present : a Souvenir of the Bee, page 149, 1895, J. McClatchy & Company,
- Boessenecker, John, Badge and Buckshot: Lawlessness in Old California, page 35, University of Oklahoma Press, 1993
- History of Placer County, California, page 320, 1887, Thompson & West, Placer County, California
External links
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| Preceded by John C. McCullough |
Attorney General of California 1867–1871 |
Succeeded by John Lord Love |
| Preceded by John Lord Love |
Attorney General of California 1875–1880 |
Succeeded by Augustus L. Hart |
Attorneys General of California | ||
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