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
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
GovernorWilliam Irwin
Preceded byJohn Lord Love
Succeeded byAugustus L. Hart
In office
December 5, 1867  December 8, 1871
GovernorHenry Huntly Haight
Preceded byJohn G. McCullough
Succeeded byJohn Lord Love
Personal details
Born1827
Kentucky
Died1904
NationalityAmerican
OccupationLawyer and politician

References

Legal offices
Preceded by
John C. McCullough
Attorney General of California
18671871
Succeeded by
John Lord Love
Preceded by
John Lord Love
Attorney General of California
18751880
Succeeded by
Augustus L. Hart


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