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William Hamilton 1772–1811

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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: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Hamilton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Jun 1772 · Paisley Renfrew Scotland
Died 11 Apr 1811 · abbey parish, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Father William Hamilton
Mother Janet Anderson (1635–1711)
Spouse Marion Nilson
Children John Hamilton

Researchers connected through William Hamilton 1772–1811

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Biography

In 1772, William Hamilton entered the world in Paisley Renfrew Scotland, born to william hamilton and janet anderson. William Hamilton married marion nilson, and had children including john hamilton. William Hamilton passed away in 1811 in abbey parish, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland.

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Life Timeline

1772
Birth of William Hamilton in Paisley Renfrew Scotland
Birth
1811
Death of William Hamilton in abbey parish, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hamilton

This ancestor line traces from Hamilton, Lanarkshire, , Scotland (1646) to Erskine, Renfrewshire, Scotland (1746) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William Hamilton (1772–1811) was born in Paisley Renfrew Scotland and died in abbey parish, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland. 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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.

William Hamilton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Hamilton PTP
1772–1811
Paisley Renfrew Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Janet Anderson PTP
1635–1711
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

William Hamilton's Descendants

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William Hamilton PTP 1772–1811