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Thomas Hamilton 1748–1813 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1748

Birth Location: Shaw, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 6 Sep 1813

Death Location: South Carolina, USA

Father: John Hamilton

Mother: Jane Hamilton

Spouse(s): Rebecca Dixon

Children(s): Ransom Hamilton

The story of Thomas Hamilton began in 1748 in Shaw, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA. In 1779, Thomas Hamilton resided in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC. Thomas Hamilton married Rebecca Dixon, and had children including Ransom Hamilton. Thomas Hamilton passed away in 1813 in South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Hamilton began in 1748 in Shaw, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1779, Thomas Hamilton resided in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC.
  • Thomas Hamilton married Rebecca Dixon, and had children including Ransom Hamilton.
  • Thomas Hamilton passed away in 1813 in South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Hamilton
1730–1794
Birth Location: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
JH
Jane Hamilton
1735–1794
Birth Location: South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
JH

Spouses(s)

Rebecca Dixon
1752–
Birth Location: SC
RD

Children(s)

Ransom Hamilton
1775–1841
Birth Location: Blocker, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
RH

Thomas Hamilton's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Hamilton
1748–1813
Birth Place: Shaw, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Parents
John Andrew Hamilton
1730–1794
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Jane (Allen) Hamilton
1735–1794
South Carolina, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James Hamilton
1711–
New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
Robert Allen
1715–
Scotland
Mary (Ann) Hughes
1719–
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Hamilton's Descendants

1.
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Thomas Hamilton (1748–6 Sep 1813) m. Rebecca Dixon (1752–)
  1. 1. Ransom Hamilton 1775–1841 m. Hannah Booth 1778–1849
    1. 1. Parmelia Johnson 1809– m. William Johnson 1803–1884
      1. 1. Angeline Burris 1837–1898 m. Nero Burris 1835–1892
        1. 1. Aliphair Mathis 1858–1896 m. Lafayette (W.) James 1856–1933 m. Sarah (Jane) Mathis 1910–1949 m. Lafayette (W.) James 1856–1933 m. Satirah Mathis 1859– m. Layfette James 1840– m. Layfette (W) James 1849–1933
        2. 2. James (Wilson) Burris 1870–1960 m. Sallie Burris 1875– m. Lucy Burris 1878–
        3. 3. Luther Burris 1866–1897
        4. 4. Ersula Burris 1874–1897
        5. 5. George Burris 1853–1927 m. Sophia Burris 1878–
        6. 6. Anjaline (I.) Burris 1873–
        7. 7. Mutry Burris 1869–
        8. 8. Zoula Burris 1875–
        9. 9. Willa Burris 1877–
        10. 10. Alafair Burris 1859–1937 m. Layfette (W) James 1856–1933
      2. 2. Abner Johnson 1834– m. Mariah Johnson 1835–1917
        1. 1. Hery Johnson 1853–1933 m. Fanny Johnson 1871–
        2. 2. Ellie Johnson 1854–
      3. 3. Ellen Johnson 1832–1869
      4. 4. J (J S) Johnson 1847–
      5. 5. F (E) Johnson 1840–1908
      6. 6. D (J) Johnson 1838–
      7. 7. Thilphia (E) Johnson 1851–1924
      8. 8. Thomas (O) Johnson 1853–1932

Thomas Hamilton's Timeline

9 Records

1748
1748
Birth of Thomas Hamilton in Shaw, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
Shaw, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
1770
1770
Age 22
Thomas Hamilton was married in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1779
1779
Age 31
Thomas Hamilton resided here in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
1780
1780
Age 32
Thomas Hamilton resided here in Long Canes and Places Adjacent, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
Long Canes and Places Adjacent, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 42
Thomas Hamilton resided here in Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
1800
1800
Age 52
Thomas Hamilton resided here in Pendleton District, South Carolina
Pendleton District, South Carolina
1813
6 Sep 1813
Age 65
Death of Thomas Hamilton in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1844
4 Aug 1844
Age 96
Thomas Hamilton was baptized in St. Andrew, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England
St. Andrew, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England
1849
1849-1864
Age 101
Thomas Hamilton resided here in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1748
    Event Place: Shaw, Edgefield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 71
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1338.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JNB

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1844
    Event Place: St. Andrew, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Long Canes and Places Adjacent, Ninety Six District, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Jury Lists, 1779, Acts #1123 [at SC Archives]; Page Number: 3; Family Number: 33

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Pendleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Pendleton, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 9; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 119; Image: 237; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1849-1864
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1813
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Navy Casualties Books
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