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Thomas Hamilton Earl of Haddington 1680–1735

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 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)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Thomas Haddington 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Aug 1680 · Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
Died 28 Nov 1735 · Hailes, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
Spouse Helen Hope
Children Margaret Hamilton

Researchers connected through Thomas Haddington 1680–1735

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Helen Hope

Biography

In 1680, Thomas Hamilton Earl of Haddington entered the world in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK. Thomas Hamilton Earl of Haddington married helen hope, and had children including margaret hamilton. Thomas Hamilton Earl of Haddington passed away in 1735 in Hailes, Midlothian, Scotland, UK.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Dictionary of National Biography, Volumes 1-20, 22

Life Timeline

1680
Birth of Thomas Hamilton Earl of Haddington in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
Birth
1735
Death of Thomas Hamilton Earl of Haddington in Hailes, Midlothian, Scotland, UK
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Thomas Haddington

This ancestor line traces from Glenorchy, , Lorn, Scotland (1586) to Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland (1680) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thomas Haddington (1680–1735) was born in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK and died in Hailes, Midlothian, Scotland, UK. 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 Thomas 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.

Thomas Haddington's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Thomas Hamilton Earl of Haddington PTP
1680–1735
Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland, UK
Parents
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Thomas Haddington's Descendants

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