Who was Lydia Hamilton?

Lydia Hamilton (1726–1753) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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Lydia Hamilton 1726–1753

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

Born 24 Apr 1726 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Died 29 Apr 1753 · Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Father Thomas Hamilton

Mother Rebecca Mayo

Siblings Delilah Hamilton, Grace Hamilton, Hannah Hamilton, Jane Hamilton, Mary Hamilton, Nathaniel Hamilton, Rebecca Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton, Zeruiah Hamilton

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. … Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate … Ancestry Family Tree S968164492

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Hamilton

Rebecca Mayo

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1726, Lydia Hamilton entered the world in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA, born to thomas hamilton and rebecca mayo. Lydia Hamilton passed away in 1753 in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Mayflower Births and Deaths, Vol. 1 and 2
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Probate/Wills Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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Record Ancestry Family Tree
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Record S968164492

Life Timeline

1726

Birth of Lydia Hamilton in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1753

Death of Lydia Hamilton in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Upper Clatford, Hampshire, England (1550) to Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA (1726) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Hamilton (1726–1753) was born in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA and died in Chatham, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. 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 Lydia 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.
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