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James Hamilton, Viscount Hamilton 1786–1814

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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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have James Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 7 Oct 1786 · Petersham Lodge, Surrey, England
Died 27 May 1814 · London, England
Father John James Hamilton Fitz James Kg Most Honorable 9Th Earl Of Abercorn 1St Marquess Abercorn Esq
Mother Catherine Copley
Spouse Harriet Douglas
Children Harriet Hamilton Baillie Hamilton, James Hamilton 1St Duke Of Abercorn Kg Pc, Lord Claud Hamilton

Researchers connected through James Hamilton 1786–1814

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Biography

In 1786, James Hamilton, Viscount Hamilton entered the world in Petersham Lodge, Surrey, England, born to john james hamilton fitz james kg most honorable 9th earl of abercorn 1st marquess abercorn esq and catherine copley. James Hamilton, Viscount Hamilton married harriet douglas, and had children including harriet hamilton baillie hamilton, james hamilton 1st duke of abercorn kg pc, lord claud hamilton. James Hamilton, Viscount Hamilton passed away in 1814 in London, England.

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Life Timeline

1786
Birth of James Hamilton, Viscount Hamilton in Petersham Lodge, Surrey, England
Birth
1814
Death of James Hamilton, Viscount Hamilton in London, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Durham, England (1540) to Petersham Lodge, Surrey, England (1786) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Hamilton (1786–1814) was born in Petersham Lodge, Surrey, England and died in London, England. 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 7 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, Viscount Hamilton PTP
1786–1814
Petersham Lodge, Surrey, England
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Grandparents
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James Hamilton's Descendants

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