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Margaret Hamilton 1577–1577

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 22 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 22 trees
Death year and location consistent across 22 trees

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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)
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22 researchers on YourRoots have Margaret Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 22 independent trees

Born 21 Sep 1577 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Died 23 Dec 1577 · Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Father Sir Claud Hamilton Lord Paisley Dean Of Dunbar Canon Of Glasgow
Mother Baroness Margaret Montgomerie Margaretha Douglas Seton
Siblings Alexander Hamilton, Anthony Hamilton, Earl James Hamilton Duke Of Abercorn 1St Earl Of Abercorn 2Nd Lord Paisley, Henry Hamilton, Hon Sir Claud Hamilton Constable Of The Castle Of Toome County Antrim Ireland, Hon Sir George Hamilton Of Greenlaw And Roscrea Tipperary Ireland, Isobel Hamilton, James Hamilton, Marion Hamilton, Mary Hamilton, Sir John Hamilton
Records
UK and Ireland, Find a … 180.FTW Ancestry Family Tree World Family Tree Vol. 66, …
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Immediate Family

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Biography

Margaret Hamilton was born in 1577 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, the child of sir claud hamilton lord paisley dean of dunbar canon of glasgow and baroness margaret montgomerie margaretha douglas seton. Margaret Hamilton passed away in 1577 in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Burial Records UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

  2. 2
    Record 180.FTW

  3. 3
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  4. 4
    Record World Family Tree Vol. 66, Ed. 1

Life Timeline

1577
Birth of Margaret Hamilton in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Birth
1577
Death of Margaret Hamilton in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Morton, Dumfries-shire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom (1459) to Paisley, Renfrewshire, , Scotland (1577) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Margaret Hamilton (1577–1577) was born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland and died in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. 22 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, 22 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 4 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.

Related Records

Sir Claud Hamilton Lord Paisley Dean Of Dunbar Canon Of Glasgow
Father
Baroness Margaret Montgomerie Margaretha Douglas Seton
Mother
Margaret Hamilton in the US Census
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Margaret Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Margaret Hamilton PTP
1577–1577
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
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Margaret Hamilton's Descendants

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Margaret Hamilton PTP 1577–1577