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James Hamilton 1738–1738

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 3 independent trees

Born 18 Oct 1738 · Bo'ness, West Lothian, , Scotland
Died 16 Nov 1738 · Bo'ness, West Lothian, , Scotland
Father Agnes Rutherford
Siblings Agnes Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, John Hamilton, William Hamilton

Researchers connected through James Hamilton 1738–1738

and 2 more tree owners connected with James Hamilton 1738–1738

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Hamilton began in 1738 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland. James Hamilton passed away in 1738 in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1738
Birth of James Hamilton in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
Birth
1738
Death of James Hamilton in Bo'ness, West Lothian, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Borrowstounness, West Lothian, , Scotland (1675) to Bo'ness, West Lothian, , Scotland (1738) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Hamilton (1738–1738) was born in Bo'ness, West Lothian, , Scotland and died in Bo'ness, West Lothian, , Scotland. 3 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, 3 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 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.
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.

James Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Hamilton PTP
1738–1738
Bo'ness, West Lothian, , Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Unknown
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James Hamilton's Descendants

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James Hamilton PTP 1738–1738