James Hamilton Jr., followed in his father’s footsteps studying law and was admitted to the bar in 1816. He was described as “a respected lawyer and a person of affluent circumstances who preferred living a quiet and retired life” When James Hamilton Jr. died in 1873, he left no heirs but he did leave a legacy that has benefited historians and residents of Cumberland County for more than a century. Learn more about this notable figure from Cumberland County Historical Society.  Hometown Places, Historic Faces is presented by the History Consortium, an association of historical societies, libraries, and museums in South Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.