Background
Hamilton, James Alexander was born on September 12, 1906 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Son of John Rennie and Clara (Howlett) Hamilton.
Hamilton, James Alexander was born on September 12, 1906 in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Son of John Rennie and Clara (Howlett) Hamilton.
Bachelor of Science, Queens University, 1927. Master of Science, University of Chicago. Master of Arts, Pennsylvania State University.
Came to the United States, 1927, naturalized, 1940. Instructor mathematics Pennsylvania State University, 1928-1933. Research Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, 1933-1943.
With Wyatt Company, also Wyatt Actuaries, Incorporated., Washington, 1946-1969, president, Chairman of the Board, 1961-1969.
Consultant actuary, 1969-1973. Director Fidelity National Bank, Arlington, Virginia.
Served to major Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Fellow Society Actuaries Conference Actuaries in Public Practice. Member Fraternal Actuarial Association, International Association Consultant
Actuaries (vice chairman), International Congress Actuaries.
Married Geraldine Lucy Boyce, June 21, 1930. Children: Margaret Lynne, Nancy Lee.