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Alexander Hamilton 1587–1587

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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10 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 10 independent trees

Born 18 Mar 1587 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died 21 Nov 1587 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Father (1575–1618)
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Records
England & Wales, Christening Index, … Ancestry Family Tree

Researchers connected through Alexander Hamilton 1587–1587

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Immediate Family

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Biography

Alexander Hamilton was born in 1587 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the child of james hamilton earl van abercorn the right honourable the earl of abercorn pc member of the scottish parliament for linlithgow and countess lady marion mary wallace boyd countess of abercorn. Alexander Hamilton passed away in 1587 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

  2. 2
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1587
Birth of Alexander Hamilton in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Birth
1587
Death of Alexander Hamilton in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Stirling, Stirling, Scotland (1473) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1587) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alexander Hamilton (1587–1587) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. 10 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Alexander Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Alexander Hamilton PTP
1587–1587
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
PTP
1575–1618
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
PTP
1550–1616
Seton, East-Lothian, Scotland
Unknown
Unknown

Alexander Hamilton's Descendants

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Alexander Hamilton PTP 1587–1587