Who was Hamilton Scott?

Hamilton Scott (1801–1899) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Butler, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Hamilton Scott 1801–1899

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 27 Apr 1801 · North Carolina, United States

Died 10 Apr 1899 · Butler, Missouri, United States

Father Steven Scott

Mother Anne Helena O Connell

Siblings Charity Scott, Exum Chapman Scott, Fatima Scott, Hamilton S Scott, Jesse F Scott, Joel Scott, John Scott, Martha Scott, Nancy Jane Scott, Nathaniel Scott, Rebecca Scott, Sally Scott, Thomas Scott

Records

U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

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Immediate Family

Parents

Steven Scott

Anne Helena O Connell

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1801, Hamilton Scott entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to steven scott and anne helena o connell. Hamilton Scott passed away in 1899 in Butler, Missouri, United States.

Sources

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Military U.S., Civil War Soldiers, 1861-1865

Life Timeline

1801

Birth of Hamilton Scott in North Carolina, United States

Birth

1899

Death of Hamilton Scott in Butler, Missouri, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hamilton Scott

This ancestor line traces from Tralee, 5305, Ireland (1750) to North Carolina, United States (1801) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hamilton Scott (1801–1899) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Butler, Missouri, United States. 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 Hamilton 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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