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Jane Hamilton 1728–1799

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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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 19 Apr 1728 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Died 6 Jan 1799 · Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Researchers connected through Jane Hamilton 1728–1799

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Biography

In 1728, Jane Hamilton entered the world in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas hamilton sr and rebecca mayo. Jane Hamilton married jonathan smith. Jane Hamilton passed away in 1799 in Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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  1. 1
    Burial Records Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  4. 4
    Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

  5. 5
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

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    Record S968164492

Life Timeline

1728
Birth of Jane Hamilton in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
Birth
1799
Death of Jane Hamilton in Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Oldest Ancestor Line from Jane Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1728) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jane Hamilton (1728–1799) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Barrington, Shelburne, Nova Scotia, Canada. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Jane 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.

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Jane Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Jane Hamilton PTP
1728–1799
Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA
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Jane Hamilton's Descendants

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Jane Hamilton PTP 1728–1799