Who was Margaret Hamilton?

Margaret Hamilton (1735–1832) was born in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Amite, Mississippi, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Margaret Hamilton 1735–1832

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Mar 1735 · Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Died 17 Jan 1832 · Amite, Mississippi, United States

Father James Hamilton

Mother Mary Millar

Spouse Elijah Mccoy

Children Jesse Mckay Senior

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England & Wales, Christening Index, …

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Biography

The story of Margaret Hamilton began in 1735 in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Margaret Hamilton married elijah mccoy, and had children including jesse mckay senior. Margaret Hamilton passed away in 1832 in Amite, Mississippi, United States.

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Baptism Records England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

Life Timeline

1735

Birth of Margaret Hamilton in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Birth

1753

Margaret Hamilton was married in Drumpellier, Midlothia, Scotland

Marriage

1759

Margaret Hamilton was married in South Carolina, United States

Marriage

1832

Death of Margaret Hamilton in Amite, Mississippi, United States

Death

1839

Margaret Hamilton was baptized in Mottram in Longdendale, Cheshire, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Margaret Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Saint Nicholas,Aberdeen,Aberdeenshire,Scotland (1550) to Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1735) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Margaret Hamilton (1735–1832) was born in Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Amite, Mississippi, United States. 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 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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