H. A. Douglas-Hamilton facts for kids
Hamilton Anne Douglas-Hamilton (born 28 May 1853 – died 22 August 1929) was an important church leader. He served as a Rector in places like Marlesford, England. He was also an Honorary Canon at Bury St. Edmunds Cathedral. Later, he worked in South Africa as an Archdeacon in Kimberley. He also became the first Rector of Christ Church Arcadia in Pretoria. When he was a student at the University of Cambridge, he was a talented cricket player. He passed away in Marlesford.
Early Life and Education
Hamilton Anne Douglas-Hamilton was born on May 28, 1853. His birthplace was Simla, which is in Punjab, India. His parents were Major-General Octavius Douglas-Hamilton and Katherine Augusta Westenra Macleod. He studied at Trinity College, Cambridge. There, he earned his Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. He was also the older brother of Lieutenant Colonel Angus Falconer Douglas-Hamilton. His brother was awarded the VC after he died during World War I.
Church Roles and Service
Reverend H. A. Douglas Hamilton held many important church positions. He was first appointed Rector of Latimer, Chesham. He also served as a chaplain to Lord Chesham. In 1891, he became the Vicar of Holy Trinity Church. Seven years later, in 1898, he was appointed Rector of Old Charlton, Rochester. From 1915 to 1925, he served as the Vicar of St Mary le Tower in Ipswich.
Douglas-Hamilton also spent time serving in South Africa. From 1903 to 1905, he was the Archdeacon of Kimberley. He was also the Rector of St Cyprian’s Church during this time. After that, he moved to Pretoria. There, he became the first Rector of Christchurch Arcadia.
Family Life
Hamilton Anne Douglas-Hamilton married twice. His first marriage was to Lillie Bowles on October 26, 1875. They had four children together:
- Captain Basil Sholto Anne Douglas-Hamilton (born 1876, died 1920)
- Commander James Angus Douglas-Hamilton (born 1890)
- Ilta Douglas-Hamilton (born before 1900, died 1957)
- Mary Douglas-Hamilton (born before 1900)
His second marriage was to Hon. Agnes Rosamund Bateman-Hanbury. They married on October 24, 1922. She was the daughter of William Bateman-Hanbury, 2nd Baron Bateman. Hamilton Anne Douglas-Hamilton passed away at the age of 76. This was on August 22, 1929.
Cricket Career
While studying at the University of Cambridge, Hamilton Anne Douglas-Hamilton was known as Hamilton Hamilton. He was a talented cricket player. He played for the Cambridge University Cricket Club from 1873 to 1875. He also played for the Gentlemen of England. In total, he played 15 first-class matches.
He was a right-handed batsman. He also played as a wicketkeeper. Sometimes, he would even bowl with a right-arm fast roundarm style. Throughout his career, he scored 204 runs. His highest score in a single game was 37 runs. As a wicketkeeper, he made 12 catches and completed seven stumpings. He also took eight wickets as a bowler. His best bowling performance was four wickets for 80 runs.
