Ross Hamilton
Ross Hamilton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the Mecklenburg district | |
| In office June 2, 1870 – January ?, 1883 | |
| Preceded by | John Watson |
| Succeeded by | Amos Andre Dodson |
| In office November ?, 1889 – January 3rd, 1890 | |
| Preceded by | Britton Baskerville |
| Succeeded by | J.N. Hutcheson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1843 Mecklenburg County, Virginia |
| Died | May 2nd, 1901 Washington, D.C. |
| Spouse | Pattie Shelton • M. B. Knox |
| Profession | Carpenter, storekeeper, politician |
Ross Hamilton (c. 1843-1901) was a carpenter, storekeeper, federal employee and Republican Party politician who represented Mecklenburg County in the Virginia House of Delegates from 1870 to 1883, and 1889–1890. Hamilton had the longest legislative career of any African American in 19th century Virginia.