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Alexander Hamilton 1812–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Dec 1812

Birth Location: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee

Death Date: 16 Oct 1863

Death Location: Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Alexander Hamilton

Mother: Susannah Adamson

Spouse(s): Cassandra Lay

Children(s): Aaron Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, Cassandra Hamilton, Charlotte Hamilton, Francis Hamilton, Jasper Hamilton, John Hamilton, Sarah Hamilton, William Hamilton

In 1812, Alexander Hamilton entered the world in Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, born to Alexander Hamilton And Susannah Adamson. In 1850, Alexander Hamilton resided in Districts 12-15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA. Alexander Hamilton married Cassandra Jane Lay, and had children including Aaron G Hamilton, Alexander Lafayette Hamilton, Cassandra Jane Hamilton, Charlotte Jane Hamilton, Francis Marion Hamilton, Jasper Terrell Hamilton, John Alvis Hamilton, Sarah Ann Hamilton, William Lay Hamilton. Alexander Hamilton passed away in 1863 in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1812, Alexander Hamilton entered the world in Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, born to Alexander Hamilton And Susannah Adamson.
  • In 1850, Alexander Hamilton resided in Districts 12-15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA.
  • Alexander Hamilton married Cassandra Jane Lay, and had children including Aaron G Hamilton, Alexander Lafayette Hamilton, Cassandra Jane Hamilton, Charlotte Jane Hamilton, Francis Marion Hamilton, Jasper Terrell Hamilton, John Alvis Hamilton, Sarah Ann Hamilton, William Lay Hamilton.
  • Alexander Hamilton passed away in 1863 in Union County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Alexander Hamilton's Ancestors

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Alexander Hamilton
1812–1863
Birth Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee
Parents
Alexander Hamilton
1779–1852
Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Susannah Adamson
1780–1860
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Alexander) Hamilton
1755–1825
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Mary Baughman
1757–1828
Bath, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Treasury)
1729–1759
Catharine Danskine
1733–1759
William Sr.
1720–1804
Barbara Baughman
1726–1782
2nd-Great-Grandparents
🌠William Treasury)
1700–1786
Mary Treasury
1703–1814
Alexander Danskine
1713–
Margaret Simson
1710–
John (Whoolley)
1670–1750
Rachel Lawrence
1698–1752
Thomas Lt.)
1690–1752
Margaret Williams
1694–1752

Alexander Hamilton's Descendants

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Alexander Hamilton (31 Dec 1812–16 Oct 1863) m. Cassandra (Jane) Lay (30 SEP 1815–31 DEC 1894)
  1. 1. Aaron (G) Hamilton 1842–1923
  2. 2. Alexander (Lafayette) Hamilton 1847–1929 m. Mary (Magdaline) Beeler 1845–1917
    1. 1. Viola (Casander) Hamilton 1871–1936
    2. 2. Matilda (Caroline Carley) Hamilton 1873–1874
    3. 3. Ada (A) Hamilton 1883–1884
    4. 4. Samuel (Barton) Hamilton 1888–1946
    5. 5. William (Robert Bill) Hamilton 1867–1950 m. Mary (W) Beeler 1875–1943
      1. 1. Herbert (Henderson) Hamilton 1895–1958 m. Myrtle (Avo) McPhetridge 1895–1978
        1. 1. Mary (Jane) Hamilton 1930–2000
        2. 2. Jarvis (Lee) Hamilton 1915–1987 m. Thelma (M) Turner 1914–2009
        3. 3. Edith (Wanda) Hamilton 1916–1987
      2. 2. Clarice (Lily) HAMILTON 1902–1978
      3. 3. Carl (B) Hamilton 1909–1985
    6. 6. Isaac (Alexander) Hamilton 1875–1933
    7. 7. Adam Hamilton 1875–
    8. 8. Eliza (L) Hamilton 1893–1949
    9. 9. Ottie (Arnold) Hamilton 1900–1934
    10. 10. Annetta Hamilton 1869–1880
    11. 11. L (H) Hamilton 1877–
    12. 12. J (P) Hamilton 1873–
    13. 13. Daniel (S) Hamilton 1879–
  3. 3. Cassandra (Jane) Hamilton 1850–1950
  4. 4. Charlotte (Jane) Hamilton 1832–1855
  5. 5. Francis (Marion) Hamilton 1837–1914
  6. 6. Jasper (Terrell) Hamilton 1849–1919
  7. 7. John (Alvis) Hamilton 1840–1908
  8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Hamilton 1835–1839
  9. 9. William (Lay) Hamilton 1831–1904

Alexander Hamilton's Timeline

3 Records

1812
31 Dec 1812
Birth of Alexander Hamilton in Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee
Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 38
Alexander Hamilton resided here in Districts 12-15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Districts 12-15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1863
16 Oct 1863
Age 51
Death of Alexander Hamilton in Maynardsville, Union, Tennessee
Maynardsville, Union, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1812
    Event Place: Rutledge, Grainger, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Districts 12-15, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1863
    Event Place: Maynardsville, Union, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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