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Gavin Hamilton 1533–1547

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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 4 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 4 trees
Death year and location consistent across 4 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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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4 researchers on YourRoots have Gavin Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 22 Oct 1533 · Chatelherault, Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland
Died 31 Aug 1547 · Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland
Father James Hamilton 2Nd Earl Of Arran And Duke Of C
Mother Margaret Margaretha Douglas Countess Lennox Douglas Dr Of Scottish Queen Dowager Margaret Tudor And Her 2Nd H Archibald Douglas 6Th Earl Of Angus
Siblings Claud Hamilton 1St Lord Paisley Lord Paisley, Hon David Hamilton, Janet Hamilton, John 1St Marquess Of Hamilton Hamilton, Lady Anne Hamilton, Lady Barbara Hamilton, Lady Margaret Hamilton, Sir James Hamilton 3Rd Earl Of Arran 4Th Lord Hamilton

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Biography

In 1533, Gavin Hamilton entered the world in Chatelherault, Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland, born to james hamilton 2nd earl of arran and duke of c and margaret margaretha douglas countess lennox douglas dr of scottish queen dowager margaret tudor and her 2nd h archibald douglas 6th earl of angus. Gavin Hamilton passed away in 1547 in Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

Life Timeline

1533
Birth of Gavin Hamilton in Chatelherault, Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland
Birth
1547
Death of Gavin Hamilton in Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Gavin Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Balfour, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom (1500) to Chatelherault, Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland (1533) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gavin Hamilton (1533–1547) was born in Chatelherault, Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland and died in Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Gavin 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.
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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.

Gavin Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Gavin Hamilton PTP
1533–1547
Chatelherault, Isle of Arran, Firth Clyde, Buteshire, Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Gavin Hamilton's Descendants

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Gavin Hamilton PTP 1533–1547