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Sir (John) Thomas Hamilton, 6th Earl of Haddington 1680–1735

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 5 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 5 trees
Death year and location consistent across 5 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

5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Haddington 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1680 · Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Died 28 Nov 1735 · Hailes, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
Father Sir Charles Hamilton 5Th Earl Of Haddington Hamilton
Mother Lady Margaret Leslie Countess Of Rothes
Siblings John 8Th Earl Of Rothes Hamilton Leslie, John 8Th Earl Rothes Hamilton Leslie Keeper Of The Privy Seal, John Hamilton, John Leslie, Sir James Hamilton Of Kype

Researchers connected through Sir Haddington 1680–1735

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1680, Sir (John) Thomas Hamilton, 6th Earl of Haddington entered the world in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, born to sir charles hamilton 5th earl of haddington hamilton and lady margaret leslie countess of rothes. Sir (John) Thomas Hamilton, 6th Earl of Haddington passed away in 1735 in Hailes, Midlothian, Scotland, UK.

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Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Sir (John) Thomas Hamilton, 6th Earl of Haddington in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
Birth
1735
Death of Sir (John) Thomas Hamilton, 6th Earl of Haddington in Hailes, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Haddington

This ancestor line traces from Struthers, Fife, Scotland (1650) to Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland (1680) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sir Haddington (1680–1735) was born in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland and died in Hailes, Midlothian, Scotland, UK. 5 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, 5 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
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.

Sir Haddington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sir (John) Thomas Hamilton, 6th Earl of Haddington PTP
1680–1735
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland
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Sir Haddington's Descendants