Who was Claud Hamilton?

Claud Hamilton (1580–1614) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, , Scotland and died in Leinster, , Dublin, Ireland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Claud Hamilton 1580–1614

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 5 Jan 1580 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, , Scotland

Died 19 Oct 1614 · Leinster, , Dublin, Ireland

Father Claud Hamilton

Mother Margaret Seton

Siblings Alexander Hamilton, Anthony 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

The story of Claud Hamilton began in 1580 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Claud Hamilton passed away in 1614 in Leinster, Dublin, Ireland.

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1580

Birth of Claud Hamilton in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland

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1614

Death of Claud Hamilton in Leinster, Dublin, Ireland

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Claud Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Brodick Castle, Arran Island, Firth of Clyde, Bute, Scotland (1515) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1580) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Claud Hamilton (1580–1614) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, , Scotland and died in Leinster, , Dublin, Ireland. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Claud 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 3 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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