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William Hamilton 1782–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Nov 1782

Birth Location: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: 27 Mar 1867

Death Location: Benthead, Carnwath, Lanark, Scotland

Father: Thomas Hamilton

Mother: Marion Tudhope

Spouse(s): Marion Meikle

Children(s): Mary Hamilton, Marion Hamilton, Janet Hamilton, Catharine Hamilton, William Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton, Richard Hamilton, John Hamilton, Jean Hamilton, Isabella Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton, James Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton

The story of William Hamilton began in 1782 in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland. In 1841, William Hamilton resided in Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland. William Hamilton married Marion Meikle, and had children including Catharine Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton, Isabella Isobel Hamilton, James Hamilton, Janet Hamilton, Jean Jane Hamilton, John Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton, Marion Hamilton, Mary Hamilton, Richard Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton, William Hamilton. William Hamilton passed away in 1867 in Benthead, Carnwath, Lanark, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of William Hamilton began in 1782 in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • In 1841, William Hamilton resided in Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland.
  • William Hamilton married Marion Meikle, and had children including Catharine Hamilton, Elizabeth Hamilton, Isabella Isobel Hamilton, James Hamilton, Janet Hamilton, Jean Jane Hamilton, John Hamilton, Margaret Hamilton, Marion Hamilton, Mary Hamilton, Richard Hamilton, Thomas Hamilton, William Hamilton.
  • William Hamilton passed away in 1867 in Benthead, Carnwath, Lanark, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Hamilton's Ancestors

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William Hamilton
1782–1867
Birth Place: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
Thomas Hamilton
1747–1814
Marion Tudhope
1749–1821
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Hamilton's Descendants

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William Hamilton (15 Nov 1782–27 Mar 1867) m. Marion Meikle (22 Jun 1791–1 Dec 1874)
  1. 1. Mary Hamilton 1814–
  2. 2. Marion Hamilton 1812–
  3. 3. Janet Hamilton 1810–
  4. 4. Catharine Hamilton 1818–
  5. 5. William Hamilton 1825–
  6. 6. Margaret Hamilton 1834–
  7. 7. Richard Hamilton 1821–
  8. 8. John Hamilton 1829–
    1. 1. James Hamilton 1856–
    2. 2. Marion Hamilton 1852–
  9. 9. Jean (Jane) Hamilton 1820–
  10. 10. Isabella (Isobel) Hamilton 1816–
    1. 1. Marion Ross 1855– m. Robert Speedie 1852–
      1. 1. William (A) Ross 1879–
  11. 11. Elizabeth Hamilton 1830–
  12. 12. James Hamilton 1827– m. Margaret Stark 1826–
    1. 1. Margaret Hamilton 1861–
    2. 2. Isabella Hamilton 1869–
    3. 3. Adam (S) Hamilton 1865– m. Jessie 1867–
      1. 1. Donald Hamilton 1899–
      2. 2. Violet Hamilton 1893–
    4. 4. James Hamilton 1863–
    5. 5. William Hamilton 1857–
    6. 6. Marion Hamilton 1859–
    7. 7. Robert Hamilton 1856–
    8. 8. William Hamilton 1850–1856
    9. 9. Jane Hamilton 1853–
  13. 13. Thomas Hamilton 1823–1858

William Hamilton's Timeline

9 Records

1782
15 Nov 1782
Birth of William Hamilton in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1782
22 Nov 1782
William Hamilton was baptized in Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1841
1841
Age 59
William Hamilton resided here in Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 69
William Hamilton resided here in Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 79
William Hamilton resided here in Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1867
24 Jul 1867
Age 85
William Hamilton - Will in Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills
Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills
1867
24 Jul 1867
Age 85
William Hamilton - Will in Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories
Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories
1867
27 Mar 1867
Age 85
Death of William Hamilton in Benthead, Carnwath, Lanark, Scotland
Benthead, Carnwath, Lanark, Scotland
1875
20 Apr 1875
Age 93
William Hamilton - Will in Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills
Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1875
    Event Place: Glasgow Sheriff Court Wills

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 24 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Glasgow Sheriff Court Inventories

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1782
    Event Place: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1841 Scotland Census
    [2] 1851 Scotland Census
    [3] 1861 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Benthead, Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1841 Scotland Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1782
    Event Place: Douglas, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1867
    Event Place: Benthead, Carnwath, Lanark, Scotland

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