Who was Ernest Hamilton?

Ernest Hamilton (1858–1939) was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England and died in London, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ernest William Hamilton 1858–1939

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 05 Sep 1858 · Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England

Died 14 Dec 1939 · London, England

Father James Hamilton

Mother Louisa Jane Russell

Siblings Alberta Frances Anna Hamilton, Beatrix Frances Hamilton, Catharina Elisabeth Hamilton, Claud John Hamilton, Cosmo Hamilton, Frederick Spencer Hamilton, George Francis Hamilton, Georgiana Susan Hamilton, Harriett Georgiana Louisa Hamilton, James Hamilton, Louisa Jane Hamilton, Maud Evelyn Hamilton, Ronald Douglas Hamilton

Records

1861 England Census Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication … GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, … GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Hamilton

Louisa Jane Russell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Ernest William Hamilton began in 1858 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. In 1861, Ernest William Hamilton resided in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England. Ernest William Hamilton passed away in 1939 in London, England.

Sources

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Census 1861 England Census
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Record Netherlands, GenealogieOnline Trees Index
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Record Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.)
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@@@gmail.com. Imported on 16 January 2023.
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Record GEDCOM file submitted by Ashley, atowell88@@gmail.com. Imported on 25 January 2023.

Life Timeline

1858

Birth of Ernest William Hamilton in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England

Birth

1861

Ernest William Hamilton resided here in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England

Residence

1939

Death of Ernest William Hamilton in London, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ernest Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from France (1160) to Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England (1858) across 17 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ernest Hamilton (1858–1939) was born in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England and died in London, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ernest 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 17 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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