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Margaret Lyon , Marchioness of Hamilton 1547–1626

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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

2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 2 independent trees

Born 30 Dec 1547 · Glamis Castle, Forfar, Scotland
Died 23 Nov 1626 · Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father Lady Janet Joan Keith Baroness Of Glamis
Spouse John Hamilton 1St Marquess Of Hamilton
Children John Hamilton

Researchers connected through Margaret Hamilton 1547–1626

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Biography

The story of Margaret Lyon, Marchioness of Hamilton began in 1547 in Glamis Castle, Forfar, Scotland. Margaret Lyon, Marchioness of Hamilton married john hamilton 1st marquess of hamilton, and had children including john hamilton. Margaret Lyon, Marchioness of Hamilton passed away in 1626 in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1547
Birth of Margaret Lyon, Marchioness of Hamilton in Glamis Castle, Forfar, Scotland
Birth
1626
Death of Margaret Lyon, Marchioness of Hamilton in Avondale, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Ryslipe, Middlesex, England (1514) to Glamis Castle, Forfar, Scotland (1547) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Hamilton (1547–1626) was born in Glamis Castle, Forfar, Scotland and died in Avondale, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret 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 2 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.

Margaret Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Margaret Lyon , Marchioness of Hamilton PTP
1547–1626
Glamis Castle, Forfar, Scotland
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Margaret Hamilton's Descendants