Who was Robert Hamilton?

Robert Hamilton (1793–1855) was born in Wilkes, Georgia, United States and died in Decatur, Georgia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert P T Hamilton 1793–1855

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

Born 04 Jan 1793 · Wilkes, Georgia, United States

Died 12 Dec 1855 · Decatur, Georgia, United States

Father Alexander John Hamilton

Mother Elizabeth Eliza Betty Schulyer

Spouse Louisa Cole Mcgehee

Children James Ashbury Hamilton, Joseph Benson Hamilton, Louisa Ann Hamilton, Madison Sanford Hamilton, Mary Sophia Hamilton, Richard Watson Hamilton, Thomas Cole Hamilton, William Alvin Hamilton

Siblings Alexander Hamilton Jr, Angelica Hamilton, Eliza Holly, James Alexander Hamilton Iii, John Church Hamilton, Philip Hamilton I, Philip Hamilton Ii, William Stephen Hamilton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander John Hamilton

Elizabeth Eliza Betty Schulyer

Spouse(s)

Louisa Cole Mcgehee

Children

James Ashbury Hamilton

Joseph Benson Hamilton

Louisa Ann Hamilton

Madison Sanford Hamilton

Mary Sophia Hamilton

Richard Watson Hamilton

Thomas Cole Hamilton

William Alvin Hamilton

Biography

The story of Robert P T Hamilton began in 1793 in Wilkes, Georgia, United States. Robert P T Hamilton married louisa cole mcgehee, and had children including james ashbury hamilton, joseph benson hamilton, louisa ann hamilton, madison sanford hamilton, mary sophia hamilton, richard watson hamilton, thomas cole hamilton, william alvin hamilton. Robert P T Hamilton passed away in 1855 in Decatur, Georgia, United States.

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Life Timeline

1793

Birth of Robert P T Hamilton in Wilkes, Georgia, United States

Birth

1855

Death of Robert P T Hamilton in Decatur, Georgia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Les Pennes-Mirabeau,13170,Bouches-du-Rhône,Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur,FRANCE, (1579) to , Wilkes, Georgia, USA (1793) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Hamilton (1793–1855) was born in Wilkes, Georgia, United States and died in Decatur, Georgia, 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 Robert 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.
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