Jo Hamilton (politician)


Jo Hamilton was a California lawyer and politician eho among his roles served as California Attorney General 1867-1871 and again 1875–1880. He also served as Trustee of the State Library, 1874–82. He was a pioneer lawyer of Placer County, California where he served as District Attorney in 1860 and again 1862 and he was also listed as a leading Democrat of California and was one of the best known lawyers of his time. After retiring, he continued to practice law in Auburn, Placer County.