Adam Hamilton
Adam Hamilton Hamilton in 1926 14th Leader of the Opposition In office 2 November 1936 – 26 November 1940 Preceded by George Forbes Succeeded by Sidney Holland Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Wallace In office 1919 – 1922 Preceded by John Charles Thomson Succeeded by John Charles Thomson In office 1925 – 1946 Preceded by John Charles Thomson Succeeded by Tom Macdonald Personal details Born (1880-08-20)20 August 1880 Forest Hill, Southland, New Zealand Died 29 April 1952(1952-04-29) (aged 71) Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand Political party Reform, later National Spouse(s) Mary Ann McDonald (m.1913) Relations John Ronald Hamilton (brother) Children None Profession Retailer Religion Presbyterian Adam Hamilton (20 August 1880 – 29 April 1952) was a New Zealand politician. He was the first non-interim leader of the National Party during its early years in Opposition.