Who was Alexander Hamilton?

Alexander Hamilton (1587–1587) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, , Scotland and died in Paisley, Tyrone, , Ireland. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Alexander Hamilton 1587–1587

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 19 Mar 1587 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, , Scotland

Died 21 Nov 1587 · Paisley, Tyrone, , Ireland

Father Claud Hamilton

Mother Margaret Seton

Siblings Anthony Hamilton, Claud Hamilton, Frederick Hamilton, George Hamilton, Henry Hamilton, James , James Hamilton, John Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton, Marion Hamilton, Mary Hamilton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Claud Hamilton

Margaret Seton

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Children

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Biography

Alexander Hamilton was born in 1587 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the child of claud hamilton and margaret seton. Alexander Hamilton passed away in 1587 in Paisley, Tyrone, Ireland.

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Birth of Alexander Hamilton in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

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1587

Death of Alexander Hamilton in Paisley, Tyrone, Ireland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1546) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1587) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Alexander Hamilton (1587–1587) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, , Scotland and died in Paisley, Tyrone, , Ireland. 11 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, 11 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 2 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.
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