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Rev. James Hamilton 1612–1667

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 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

3 researchers on YourRoots have Rev. Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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

Born 11 Oct 1612 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Died 09 Oct 1667 · Allanshaw Hamilton, Stirling, Scotland
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Researchers connected through Rev. Hamilton 1612–1667

and 2 more tree owners connected with Rev. Hamilton 1612–1667

Immediate Family

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Biography

The story of Rev. James Hamilton began in 1612 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. Rev. James Hamilton passed away in 1667 in Allanshaw Hamilton, Stirling, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1612
Birth of Rev. James Hamilton in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Birth
1667
Death of Rev. James Hamilton in Allanshaw Hamilton, Stirling, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rev. Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Lyon Castle, Perth, Perthshire, Scotland (1480) to Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (1612) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rev. Hamilton (1612–1667) was born in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland and died in Allanshaw Hamilton, Stirling, 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 Rev. 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 5 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.

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Rev. Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rev. James Hamilton PTP
1612–1667
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
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Rev. Hamilton's Descendants

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Rev. James Hamilton PTP 1612–1667