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Walter Hamilton 1786–1853

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 26 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Jan 1786 · Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Died 14 Jul 1853 · Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America
Father Thomas Hamilton Us War For Independence Fifer
Mother Ann Hodgkins
Spouse Ann Dorothea Smith
Children Clement Alexander Hamilton, James Thomas Hamilton Md, William Walter Hamilton
Siblings Alexander Hamilton Slaveowner 15X, Edward Lloyd Hamilton Md, John Benjamin Hamilton Md, Lucy E Hamilton, Mary Hamilton, Richard Hamilton, Thomas Hoskins Hamilton

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Biography

In 1786, Walter Hamilton entered the world in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA, born to thomas hamilton us war for independence fifer and ann hodgkins. Walter Hamilton married ann dorothea smith, and had children including clement alexander hamilton, james thomas hamilton md, william walter hamilton. Walter Hamilton passed away in 1853 in Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Sources

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    Marriage Records Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

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    Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

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    Record Kentucky, County Marriages, 1783-1965

  7. 7
    Record Kentucky, Death Records, 1852-1963

Life Timeline

1786
Birth of Walter Hamilton in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Birth
1853
Death of Walter Hamilton in Springfield, Washington, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Percy, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France (1000) to Prince George's County, Maryland, USA (1786) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter Hamilton (1786–1853) was born in Prince George's County, Maryland, USA and died in Springfield, Washington County, Kentucky, United States of America. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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 26 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Walter Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Walter Hamilton PTP
1786–1853
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
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Walter Hamilton's Descendants

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Walter Hamilton PTP 1786–1853