James III 1st Earl of Arran 2nd Lord Hamilton 1475–1529
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees
Researchers connected through James Hamilton 1475–1529
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Immediate Family
Biography
James III 1st Earl of Arran 2nd Lord Hamilton was born in 1475 in Brodick Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, the child of james ii 1st lord hamilton 6th laird of cadzow hamilton and mary princess of scotland duchess of hamilton stewart. James III 1st Earl of Arran 2nd Lord Hamilton married baroness beatrix drummond, mary boyd, and had children including james 2nd earl of arran duke of chatellerault hamilton, lady margaret hamilton. James III 1st Earl of Arran 2nd Lord Hamilton passed away in 1529 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hamilton
This ancestor line traces from Cadzow Castle, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1415) to Brodick Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1475) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Hamilton (1475–1529) was born in Brodick Castle, Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland. 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 James 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 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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James Hamilton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record