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Colonel John Ferrier Hamilton of Cairnhill served in the 3rd Dragoon Guards in the Peninsular War. He was Convenor of the County from 1855 to 1864.

County Buildings, South Ayrshire Council

Ayr

Title

Colonel John Ferrier Hamilton of Cairnhill (1786–1871)

Date

1865

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 221 x W 145.5 cm

Accession number

COUNTY.BUILDINGS.1

Acquisition method

gift to Ayr County Council from Dr A Brownlie Smith

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

1. Daniel Macnee R.S.A. 1865 2. COL. JOHN FERRIER HAMILTON OF CAIRNHILL. 1786 - 1871 SERVED 3rd DRAGOON GUARDS PENINSULAR WAR. CONVENER OF COUNTY 1855 - 1864

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