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Margaret Hamilton 1555–1597

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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3 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Sep 1555 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died 23 Dec 1597 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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Biography

In 1555, Margaret Hamilton entered the world in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, born to sir claud hamilton lord paisley dean of dunbar canon of glasgow and margaret montgomerie seton. Margaret Hamilton passed away in 1597 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

Life Timeline

1555
Birth of Margaret Hamilton in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Birth
1597
Death of Margaret Hamilton in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Schotland (1543) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1555) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Hamilton (1555–1597) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. 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 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.
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Margaret Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Hamilton PTP
1555–1597
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Parents
Unknown
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1550–1616
Seton, East-Lothian, Scotland
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Margaret Hamilton's Descendants

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Margaret Hamilton PTP 1555–1597