Thomas Hamilton
Reference: JO/1741
Person Details
| First Name | Thomas |
|---|---|
| Last Name | Hamilton |
| Other Details | knight |
| Title | Sir of Monkland |
| Occupation | advocate |
| Office | Lord Advocate |
| Residence | Monkland |
| Notes | Involved in cases in 1596, 1605, 1609 and 1612. High state official. He started at the bench in 1592 ad Lord Drumcairnie, then knighted and became Sir Thomas Hamilton of Monkland. Also called Sir Thomas Hamilton of Bynnie in 1609. |
Case Involvement (3)
| Case | Accused | Date | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garvie,Jonet | Jonet Garvie | 23/11/1596 | Prosecutor | ordered to pursue the case by the king |
| Drysdaill,Jonet | Jonet Drysdaill | 18/7/1609 | Prosecutor | |
| Grintoun,Christian | Christian Grintoun | 9/10/1612 | Commissioner |
Trial Involvement (1)
| Trial | Accused | Date | Role | Witch Pricker | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T/LA/48 | Patrik Lowrie | 23/7/1605 | Prosecutor | — | Guilty |