David Hamilton (county administrator)

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David Hamilton
5th Mayor of Thunder Bay
In office
1991–1997
Preceded by Jack Masters
Succeeded by Ken Boshcoff
Personal details
Bornc. April 9 1949
Fort William, Ontario
Spouse(s)Linda Hamilton

David Hamilton served as mayor of the city of Thunder Bay, Ontario from 1992 to 1997, and later served as an administrator in three American county governments.

Hamilton was born in Fort William, Ontario to James Murray Hamilton from Paris, Ontario and Martha Alice James from Kansas City, Missouri, who married in 1944. [1] He attended the Fort William Collegiate Institute.

Married Linda in 1970. 3 children - Jon (1970), Chris (1973) and Jennifer (1976).

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References

  1. Fort William Daily Times-Journal 19 July 1944