James Peyton Hamilton

James Peyton Hamilton (22 January 1864 - 27 April 1943) was an Irish-born local politician active in the Acton area.

Born in County Roscommon, he joined the Royal Marines in 1882. He reached the rank of Barrack Sergeant before retiring from the corps in July 1903. He settled in Acton where he became an estate agent, builder and decorator. He was elected to Acton Urban District Council in 1910, and served as chairman of the council from 1918-20. Acton was incorporated as a municipal borough and he was a member of the borough council, serving as Mayor of Acton for 1923-24.