Who was Janet Hamilton?

Janet Hamilton (1719–1797) was born in hardridge, douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Janet Hamilton 1719–1797

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 Apr 1719 · hardridge, douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 1 Jan 1797 · douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Spouse John Paterson

Children Ann Paterson

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In 1719, Janet Hamilton entered the world in hardridge, douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Janet Hamilton married john paterson, and had children including ann paterson. Janet Hamilton passed away in 1797 in douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Birth of Janet Hamilton in hardridge, douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland

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: Janet Hamilton (1719–1797) was born in hardridge, douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in douglas, Lanarkshire, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Janet 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 1 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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Janet Hamilton PTP

1719–1797

hardridge, douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland