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Archibald Hamilton 1740–1819

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Archibald Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 15 Jul 1740 · Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Died 16 Feb 1819 · Ashton Hall, Lancashire, , England
Father James Douglas Hamilton 5Th Duke Of Hamilton
Mother Anne Spencer
Spouse Harriet Stewart
Children Alexander Hamilton, Jean Reid

Researchers connected through Archibald Hamilton 1740–1819

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Biography

The story of Archibald Hamilton began in 1740 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Archibald Hamilton married harriet stewart, and had children including alexander hamilton, jean reid. Archibald Hamilton passed away in 1819 in Ashton Hall, Lancashire, England.

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Life Timeline

1740
Birth of Archibald Hamilton in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1819
Death of Archibald Hamilton in Ashton Hall, Lancashire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Archibald Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Glasgow, Lanark, Scottland (1606) to Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland (1740) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Archibald Hamilton (1740–1819) was born in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland and died in Ashton Hall, Lancashire, , England. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Archibald 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 4 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.

Archibald Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Archibald Hamilton PTP
1740–1819
Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Archibald Hamilton's Descendants

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Archibald Hamilton PTP 1740–1819