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Captain Richard Hamilton (b1826)

moonshelling — 2012-05-22 04:20:43Z

I need advice on locating Richard Hamilton (b1826) who died a violent death on the way to a Canadian Gold Rush between 1875 and 1891.

Richard Hamilton is my 3rd Great Grandfather but his mystery has made him loom larger than his 1/32nd of my genetic heritage. He was born to a landed family in Ireland, a family who took to the sea and built things that bore their name. Richard was the eldest son of the heir to the property.

At age 20, he joined the merchant navy as a midshipman, and, story has it, attained the rank of Captain before he quit the merchant navy in 1861. He married in Ireland and then decided to emigrate to South Africa. He and his wife sailed his own boat from Dublin to Durban, South Africa where they met and stayed with the Governor in Pietermaritzburg.

He tried farming but found it hard and the farm ultimately failed. His wife died in childbirth but he remarried and had three more children in Durban.

Then, after the birth of his last daughter (my great-great grandmother), he learned of a Gold Rush in Canada. He left his young wife with 5 children and sailed for Ireland to ask his mother for money. Obtained it, and sailed for the USA to head for Canada.

The family was told he was murdered on a train during a fight after a gambling dispute.

We have no family records of the date of death, one note in the family says he died in Boston.

Its a mystery. We would love to find out what happened to Richard Hamilton.

Shannon

Re: William Samuel Hamilton

HelenHamilton51 — 2012-05-21 20:55:04Z

I have a William Samuel Hamilton who married a Martha Cathers resided Ottawa. Had two sons. Any connection?

Re: William Hamilton

justinrpippin — 2012-05-19 18:40:40Z

I have some information on the John G. Hamilton family in Fayette County, IL. I have been to Harris Cemetery there near Loogootee and have photos of their grave stones. Some were hard to read so I went back a few weeks ago and used chalk to bring out the inscriptions better. The only child of John and Nancy's that I have documented very well is their son John B. Hamilton who married Martha E. Pippin. There was a story published back in the 1970's in an issue of "Fayette Facts" about John and Nancy 's other son William Hamilton who was in the Civil War but the story does not hold a lot of water. Anyway, if you are interested in what I have I would be glad to share it with you. You can email me directly at justin.r.pippin@us.army.mil

Re: looking for hamilton's in these states KY,IA,CA

luckyborowski — 2012-05-19 04:21:42Z

CHARLES W. HAMILTON AND IDA YEARY are my grandparents

William Hamilton 1705-1788 (son of Audley?)

xownlilwrldx — 2012-05-16 23:20:00Z

I'm descended from William Hamilton b. 1705 in Tyrone, Ireland. He married Alice (possibly Alice Mann?). Their daughter Jane Hamilton b. 1738 in Ireland m. William Mann, also from Ireland. The two families, Mann & Hamilton, immigrated to Augusta Co., Virginia. This bit I know for sure... what I'm having problems with are:

1) I have William Hamilton as the son of Audley Harrison Hamilton and Eleanor Adams. I have no evidence of this, just word of mouth. Did Audley have a son named William? Some ancestry members have even suggested that Audley never existed.

2) If Audley did exist, is he the son of James Hamilton & Catherine Leslie, or Alexander Hamtilton & Sushanna Harrison (this would explain his middle name being Harrison).

3) Who are the parents of James Hamilton, possible father #1 of Audley.

4)Who are the parents of Alexander Hamilton, possible father #2 of Audley.

I haven't traced James because I believed Alexander was more likely. I have several possible fathers for Alexander. One is William Hamilton b. 1608, the 3rd son of James Hamilton, 1st Earl of Abercorn. Apparently it is documented in the Dictionary of National Biography that he died without children, but I haven't found that bit of info in my reading of Vol. 24 of the DNB (the Vol. w/ Hamilton). If Alexander is the son of William Hamilton, who was his mother? I have seen Jean Colquhoun, Catherine Kennedy and an unknown Montgomery all listed as possible mothers for Audley. From the dates I have, Jean died before he was born.

I seem to have misplaced my info on the other possible father of Alexander but it also led back to Claud Hamilton, 1st Lord Paisley... through another Alexander (though Claud's son Alexander died as an infant)

Basically its all a jumbled mess and I'd love to know if anyone has any information about this family with documentation. Please message me, email me or contact me right here if you have anything to share.

HAMILTON Floyd W - Vietnam Wall section 7E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-09 12:00:08Z

HAMILTON Floyd W - Vietnam Wall section 7E

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David L. Hamilton, 89,born in Armbrust, a son of .Thomas and Sarah (Ruff) Hamilton.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-05-08 23:56:25Z

David L. Hamilton.
David L. Hamilton, 89,
of Unity Township,
died Saturday, May 5, 2012,
at Fairmont General Hospital while participating at Vic's Picks Bluegrass gathering near Fairmont, W.Va.
He was born Dec. 28, 1922, in Armbrust, a son of the late Thomas and Sarah (Ruff) Hamilton.
David was an Army veteran of World War II having served in the China Burma Theater, where he relieved Merrill's Raiders. Prior to retirement, he was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was a member of Light House of Hope Church, Greensburg, member of the Armbrust Veterans Association, Sewickley Creek Watershed Association and the Old Time Fiddlers Association. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. (Roadman) Hamilton; three brothers, Frank, Paul and Ray Hamilton; and three sisters, Mildred Nelson, Loretta Simpson and Flora Frantz. He is survived by two daughters, Vivian Slagle and husband, Tim, of Mechanicsburg, and Janet Campbell and husband, Roger, of Greensburg; three grandsons, Scott Slagle and wife, Brandy, Jason Slagle and William Campbell; two great-grandsons, Mason and Blaine Slagle; and several nieces and nephews. Friends will be received from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the GAUT-BACHA FUNERAL HOME INC., 2072 Route 130, Pleasant Unity, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday with the Rev. Thomas E. Tomson Jr. officiating. Military services will be accorded by the Armbrust Veterans and interment will follow in Westmoreland County Memorial Park, Hempfield Township.

Light House of Hope Church,

HAMILTON Edward - Vietnam Wall section 7E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-08 22:02:00Z

HAMILTON Edward - Vietnam Wall section 7E

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Re: Hamiltons of Abercorn

xownlilwrldx — 2012-05-08 01:41:36Z

The Dictionary of National Biography can be found in part online through Google books... just search for the book (Vol. 24) and then do a search for "Hamilton" inside the book.

HAMILTON Russell L - Vietnam Wall section 7E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-07 09:58:07Z

HAMILTON Russell L - Vietnam Wall section 7E

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James Hamilton

MargaretJones150 — 2012-05-07 09:15:41Z

This person was my great grandfather who was born in Monaghan around 1834 to 1839, he married Mary Ann Nelson, his father was Robert Hamilton.

I am hoping that someone can help me with any Parish Records with this information.

Please contact me for further information

Regards

Margaret

Robert Hamilton b1902 Ballywalter, Ireland

fiitaylor — 2012-05-06 11:46:09Z

Robert was my Grandads brother and left Ireland to come to England.
He didn't keep in touch much although a family member says he had a son Roy born before 1931 and a daughter Maureen.
I have tried to find a Roy and a Maureen Hamilton with the same maiden name of mother but have had no luck.
Can anyone tell me what I can do next please?
This side of the family is the last of the Hamiltons from my great grandparents as everyone else had girls so the name has gone through marriage so it would be nice if we can trace them.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Fiona

Pvt. Robert N. Hamilton, killed in France Nov. 12, 1944

cmovahed1 — 2012-05-05 23:26:12Z

From the Pittsburgh Press, 2/2/1945 (Pittsburgh, PA):

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Sunday at the Congruity Church, near Delmont, for Pvt. Robert N. Hamilton of Greensburg R. D. 4, who was killed in France Nov. 12. Before entering service in March, 1942, Pvt. Hamilton worked at Pitcairn for the Pennsylvania Railroad. He is survived by his father, William N. Hamilton, and two brothers, Alexander and William.

William M Hamilton - Maine to Providence

macdonab — 2012-05-05 14:24:44Z

I am interested in any information on the following William M. Hamilton family who lived in East Providence in 1900 and 1910.
William M Hamilton married Annie Sarah MacDonald on 31 Dec 1896 in Providence.
William Hamilton was born in Maine (1866)
Wife Annie Sarah (MacDonald) was born in Kings Co Nova Scotia. Annie was a 1/2 sister to my GF and her death was listed in our MacDonald family Bible. Annie's mother was Lavinia Harris of Cornwallis Nova Scotia.

Annie S Hamilton William East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island abt 1868 Canada English White Wife
William Hamilton
Home in 1900: East Providence, Providence, Rhode Island
Age: 28
Estimated birth year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Maine

William Hamilton 28
Annie S Hamilton 32

I originally thought that they may have had a daughter named Annie J, but Annie J did not show on the 1900 or 1910 census. Her name comes from the death record of Annie Sarah as kin2. I can find no record of a William hamilton with Dau Annie J in subsequent census records in RI or in Maine. It is possible that Annie J Hamilton was a niece or sister of William.

Annie died in 1914 and was buried at Plymouth MA
Name: Annie S Hamilton
Relation: wf
Kin 1: William M Hamilton
Kin 2: Annie J Hamilton
Death Date: 24 Jul 1914
Age: 50 yrs

It is possible that William Hamilton returned to Maine.
I found the death of a William Hamilton who was born in 1872 Maine

William HAMILTON
Birth Date: 25 Oct 1872
Death Date: Dec 1965
Social Security Number: 004-03-4717
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Maine
Actual Death Residence: Maine

William M Hamilton does not show on the 1920 US census anywhere in the US, though a William Hamilton, b abt 1872, is shown in Montana in 1920

Regards,
Ben MacDonald
Glendale AZ

The Hamiltons of Lisbon, Wales and Webster, Maine

Cindy_Beane — 2012-05-05 00:51:03Z

I was recently “gifted” a whole stack of publications from my mom and so will be posting a lot of these notices.

I found an article entitled “The Hamiltons of Lisbon, Wales and Webster, Maine” in The Maine Genealogist (quarterly publication of the Maine Genealogical Society) May 1992, Vol. 14, Number 2 – p. 31).

I am happy to provide more information if you e-mail me directly at megsateennow@aol.com.

Hamilton Genealogical Information (Maine)

Cindy_Beane — 2012-05-05 00:50:20Z

Hi:

I recently got a number of genealogical publications from my mom and have the following articles:

Gabriel Hamilton of Berwick, Pownalborough and Great Pond Plantation (Part 1) (The Maine Seine, Feb. 1991)

Gabriel Hamilton of Berwick, Pownalborough and Great Pond Plantation (part 2, concluded) (The Maine Seine, May 1991)

A Mitchell-Myrick-Hamilton Bible Record (The Maine Seine, May 1991)

The Children of Jonas and Charity Hamilton of Berwick, Maine (The Maine Seine, Aug. 1991)

The Hamiltons of Lisbon, Wales, and Webster, Maine, Part 2 (The Maine Genealogist, May 1992)

If you are interested in any of these, please let me know but PLEASE provide the citation for the article.

Re: William / Robert / Janet Hamilton - (Carmunnock)

knedge50 — 2012-05-04 03:41:21Z

Hi Mary

I have no other additional info on William or Robert/Margaret... sorry.

This is what I have in my PAF so far -

Robert Hamilton chr: 11 Mar 1739 Carmunnock, Renfrewshire, Scotland - married Margaret Maxwell on 1 Feb 1768 Carmunnock

Their children –
Janet b: 7 Nov 1769 Nethertown, Carmunnock
Agnes chr: 5 Jan 1772 Carmunnock – married John Muir in 1800
Margaret b: 1 Mar 1774 Nethertown – married Robert Petticrue in 1796
William b: 20 Sep 1776 Nethertown – married Ann Gilmore on 29 Jul 1805 Carmunnock. (Ann b: 9 Nov 1784 – d: 17 Jan 1855)
Isobel b: 9 Mar 1779 Nethertown – married Stephen Maxwell on 16 Jun 1808 Carmunnock
Margaret b: 25 May 1784 Nethertown
Jean b: 26 May 1787 Nethertown

I assume your gg/grandfather William John Gilmore Hamilton is through William's (1776) line.

Cheerio
Kay

Re: William / Robert / Janet Hamilton - (Carmunnock)

jamesnana — 2012-05-03 16:39:06Z

Hi. Do you have any info on william Hamilton, father of Robert? He was my ggggg grandfather. I don't have much on Robert and Margaret either. Have been stuck for years on stuff in regards to my gg grandfather William john Gilmore Hamilton. If you have any info on this family, could you please pass it on to me. Thank you, Mary

Re: David B. Hamilton

glennhmorrison74 — 2012-05-02 15:31:38Z

I will be interested if your connection to this Alexander Hamilton develops.
I am wondering what is known about that Alexander Hamilton. I have been interested a James Hamilton who made a will in 1815 (probated in 1817) in Columbia County, Ga.. James was a Rev. Soldier (Lt.) and had received 1000 acres of land from the state of Virginia in Ohio. In his will, James directed that his brother, Alexander, sell his land in Ohio with proceeds to go for the benefit of his "brother and sister who reside in the Kingdom of Ireland".

David B. Hamilton

PhillipHamilton — 2012-05-02 12:35:52Z

Looking for info on family of David B. Hamilton, Scott co, ky born 1815 Married Jane Sharp.His parents were from Ireland. Was he a brother to Alexander Hamilton of Stamping Ground, Ky? Who are his parents???

Alexander Hamiton and Darius Hamilton

IrishKatie50 — 2012-05-02 04:14:02Z

I have been told that I am related in some way to Alexander Hamilton (on $10 bill) through Darius Hamilton. Can someone shed some light on this for me as I see Alexander was born in the Caribbean Islands and then moved to New York when he was 17 yrs old.

Re: Hamiltons from Onondoga County Area, New York

IrishKatie50 — 2012-05-02 04:02:14Z

I am a descendant of Sarah Hamilton daughter of Darius Hamilton. She married Harrison Clark. They had 2 children Carrie Clark and Charles Clark. Carrie Clark married William Ralph Winchell. They are my great grandparents. Their son Ernest Winchell was my grandfather.

Henry C. Hamilton dies, Mobile, AL 1937

charbmoore1 — 2012-05-01 11:04:58Z

from the Mobile, Alabama Newspaper:

Friday, April 30, 1937

•Frank Lyon, a partner in the Mobile real estate firm of McHugh, Hamilton, Horn and Lyon, died unexpectedly shortly after 1 a.m., Friday, a few hours prior to the funeral of Henry C. Hamilton, another partner in the same firm, who died Wednesday night.

Mr. Lyon was stricken at his residence, 166 South Georgia Avenue, and died a few moments later, relatives said.

Not my line, just sharing.

Re: Charles Hamilton

ray121080 — 2012-04-28 07:56:40Z

I was just searching on google and came across this. I am related to him as well. He is also my great grandfather. I was curious as to if you had found any information out. Thanks. You can email me at raylucero80@gmail.com

Martha Hamilton...Please Help!

KManocchi — 2012-04-27 14:09:18Z

Looking for information on Martha Hamilton, born feb 15 1765 in Pelham, Hampshire, Massachusetts and died april 1 1845 in shutesbury, franklin, Massachusetts. She married Israel Crossett. If anyone knows anything about her, please let me know.

Thank you lots,
Kayla

HAMILTON Annabelle L 1912 1989 together forever

t42Restland — 2012-04-25 12:59:51Z

HAMILTON Annabelle L 1912 1989 together forever

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Re: I have a lot of info on the Hamilton Family tree

charles_morgan1 — 2012-04-24 18:40:00Z

Do you have any information on Donald Leon Hamilton married to Mary Mask? Texas

HAMILTON Alexander T 1909 1987 together forever

t42Restland — 2012-04-24 18:34:04Z

HAMILTON Alexander T 1909 1987 together forever

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HAMILTON Elsie B 1909 1994 together forever

t42Restland — 2012-04-20 18:47:52Z

HAMILTON Elsie B 1909 1994 together forever

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HAMILTON Charles C 1902 1980 together forever

t42Restland — 2012-04-19 22:16:29Z

HAMILTON Charles C 1902 1980 together forever

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Re: Ninian Beall and Mary Ann Hamilton

colbyhamilton — 2012-04-14 19:55:05Z

I am a descendant of Ninian Beall Hamilton and have a lot of information on this family back to Scotland in the 1600’s. Please email me at gavinhamiltonancestors@gmail.com

Colby Hamilton

Re: Ninian Hamilton Sr & Jr, 1830's St Louis MO

colbyhamilton — 2012-04-14 19:53:40Z

Karen,

I am a descendant of Ninian Beall Hamilton and have a lot of information on this family back to Scotland in the 1600’s. I do not have any info on his brother Thomas, but would appreciate exchanging information is you are available.

Please email me at gavinhamiltonancestors@gmail.com

Colby Hamilton

Descendants of Gavin, Andrew, and Ninian Hamilton

colbyhamilton — 2012-04-14 19:23:49Z

I am a Hamilton researching my Hamilton family tree and looking for descendants of Gavin Hamilton (1630-1698), his son Andrew Hamilton (abt 1665-1719), and his son Ninian Hamilton (1717-1784). Many descendant have been found and several websites chronicle different lines of this family.

There are still several lines from Andrew and Ninian that we are researching but have yet to find the documentation needed for confirmation. The good news is that several descendants of this line have participated in the Hamilton Family DNA project and have confirmed our paper trails with DNA. We now have a DNA model for descendants of this line. This confirmation will allows others to confirm their lines or make connections where records may be lacking.

If you believe you are descended from this line or if you believe you might be connected to this line or the persons listed below and would like to participate in the project to confirm you lineage, please contact me at the below.

Here is a list of family lines we are still researching and have not yet confirmed.

Children of Andrew Hamilton (d abt 1719) who lived in Prince George, Maryland.
+ Gavin Hamilton (1701-1750?)
+ George Hamilton (1712-1752) records indicate his children may have died with no descendants
+ Andrew Hamilton (1716-1777)

Children of Ninian Hamilton (d 1784) who lived in Randolph County
+ Thomas Hamilton (b abt 1741)
+ Mathew Hamilton (b abt 1744) may have died as a result of the regulators movement
+ Charles Hamilton (1748-1803?)

Others persons who may be related to this Hamilton Family, but lacking confirmation.

-Hanson Hamilton who lived in NC and participated in the NC Regulators movement in about 1770
-John Hamilton (1782-1885) who married Nancy and lived in Bibb County, AL in 1850
-Robert Hamilton (b abt 1814 in GA) who married Rebecca and lived in Bibb County, AL in 1850 & 1860
-William Hamilton (b in 1770’s) who lived in Bibb County, AL in 1830 & 1840
-Mathew Hamilton living in Ninety-Six District, SC in 1790’s

Geographical regions in which this line of the Hamiltons lived
Catawba & Lincoln County North Carolina 1760-1900
Pendleton & Ninety-Six South Carolina 1780-1800
Green & Barren County Kentucky 1790-1810
Bibb County Alabama 1840-1900

If you recognize any of the above as possible ancestors I would like to connect with you to further discuss our family.

Colby Hamilton
gavinhamiltonancestors@gmail.com
H-413, Group I

Websites of Gavin Hamilton lines
http://history.loftinnc.com/Hamilton.htm
http://home.netcom.com/~fzsaund/hamilton.html
http://www.fmoran.com/hamil.html
http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/a/m/Lloyd-Hamil...

Hamilton Family DNA Project
http://www.personal.psu.edu/gah4/HamDNA/Results.html

Re: JANE HAMILTON married JOSHUA TANZEY in Kentucky on Sep 12, 1799

colbyhamilton — 2012-04-14 16:31:27Z

Carrie,

I have a lot of information on this family as the Tanzys married several Hamiltons in my line. If you are still researching please email me.

Colby Hamilton
gavinhamiltonancestors@gmail.com

Marguerite Peterson Hamilton age 98 of Erie,PA,daughter of ,Oscar and Lydia Marsh Peterson.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2012-04-14 03:35:06Z

E. Marguerite Peterson Hamilton.
Loving Mother and Grandmother E. Marguerite Peterson Hamilton age 98 of Erie,PA,
died on Friday April 6, 2012
at Ball Pavilion Nursing Facility.
She was born in Buffalo, N.Y.
on December 15, 1913
a daughter of the late Oscar and Lydia Marsh Peterson. Peg graduated from Academy High School. She devoted herself to her family and her greatest joy came from moments spent with her children and grandchildren. She worked off and on at the Boston Store for 15 years. Peg was a member of Glenwood United Methodist Church, Christian Woman United, Esther Guild of the United Methodist Women and was a Past Matron of OES # 516 Delta Chapter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years William E. Hamilton in 1992, daughter Nancy Jean Gregor and her husband William, two great-grandchildren; Kaila and Kyle Czerwinski, one brother Harvey Peterson and two sisters; Agnes McLeod and Marie Korynoski. She leaves her family to cherish her memory and was the loving mother of her son Robert A. Hamilton and his wife Judith of Erie, five grandchildren; Alan (Cheryl) Hamilton, Aimee (Charles) Hagerty and Eric Hamilton all of Erie, Richard (Glenda) Gregor of Gainesville, Ga. and Rebecca (Eric) Mills of Oak Ridge, Tenn., eight great-grandchildren; Matthew and Julia Hamilton, Maria and Kaitlin Czerwinski, Alex, Brendan and Kirsten Hagerty and Haley Gregor. She is further survived by her sister-in-law June Peterson and several nieces and nephews. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation to the nursing and support staff at Brevillier Village for the loving care they provided. Friends may call at the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home Inc. 5000 Wattsburg Rd. Erie, 16504 on Monday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service there at 5:00 p.m., with Rev. Patrick Lenox officiating. Private interment on Tuesday in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to either; Glenwood United Methodist Church 2931 Myrtle Street Erie, PA 16508 or Brevillier Village 5416 East Lake Rd. Erie, PA 16511.
( Erie Times-News on April 8, 2012)

Glenwood United Methodist Church ."

Prince Edward Co, VA, ca 1800

stemmatis — 2012-04-12 15:36:20Z

Margaret Downs [sometimes Downes] made a will 22 Sep 1799 giving her son Robert Downs her LAND, and dividing the value of her whole estate equally between Robert and her daughter Margaret. Proved 21 Apr 1800.

Marriage index shows Margaret Downs marrying 4 Nov 1803 one John Hamilton.

Has anyone researching Prince Edward come across documents which refer to any of these people? Deeds (grantor, grantee, witness, neighbor, previous owner)? Orders?

The first reference to Downs in the personal property tax was 1796. Tax lists checked through 1809.

Chancery file 1805-027 shows that Margaret Downs bought 75 acres from Edward Radford, who had purchased the same parcel at a Sheriff's sale for taxes. At the time of sale the land was occupied by Robert Downs and John Hambleton [Hamilton]. Adjoining landowners at time would have included John Billups, Charles Selby and Thomas Yuille. The land located somewhere on Spring Creek.

Re: Evan & Henry Hamilton-SC -GA to Jackson Co. FL 1860's

pkcb113 — 2012-04-11 11:29:28Z

I am trying to help a friend of mine who is from Dillon County SC. She is involved with the UDC and I have done research on Levi Whittington and we have a will justifing Levi in the Rev War. Her most desire is to find the parents of her direct Hamilton line William Albert Hamilton who was married to Mary Duck Wallace. There is an Evander Hamilton in this line born Jan 1890, so I know it isn't who you are looking for. Just wondered if you have found any information on William Albert Hamilton. She says she has heard family rumors he may have been illigitimate. I have asked her to see her brother about DNA testing. My husband also is from SC, George Washington Hamilton, but I have not gotten any closer on him. He lived in Coosa County Alabama in 1840 and 1850. Iam thinking his father or relative was William Hamilton who lived nearby in the Alabama 1840 census

Re: John Hamilton and Delilah Blackwell of Alabama

pkcb113 — 2012-04-08 10:55:10Z

Check Talladega County. I live in this area and my husband's line is Hamilton, but I don't see names you mention, although Delilah sounds familiar. His family lived in talladega county and the line was the road, his family has been done twice in the same county, different kids birth days, but that happened. When Lay Dam was put in 1930's our family moved to Coosa and Chilton, Coosa if you wanted to rent and farm chilton if you wanted factory work.
Goverment gave them near nothing for their land. they had no choice.
My database is on rootsweb.ancestry.com database pkcb113, will get you easily to my husband's family. If nothing else it will help you rule out this line from yours if it doesn't match.

Re: John Hamilton and Delilah Blackwell of Alabama

haidiangelhamilton — 2012-04-07 23:26:11Z

Hi Jason. I am hoping this is still a good address for you since I made the original post in 2001. My grandfather is Paul Raymond Hamilton. His Father and mother were James W. Hamilton ( born around 1898) and Edna (born around 1905) Hamilton.
Delilah, Colonel, Annie, Dewie, Ella, and Easter Mae Blackwell were his aunts and uncles. I have found them in an 1870 census, but only Delilah, and Colonel and Ella. I shows a Lila Hamilton listed as James W.'s mother living in the home. My granfather says that was not his grandmothers name(or atleast as he new it...such as went by middle name, etc.)
Everything I am finding is, like you said, Chilton County area.
My grandfather said he does remember James W. Hamilton trying to sell Delilah. He was too young to know why but he says that he did not. Unsure about that situation. If you have found anything else, please let me know. My email is now angel.little1970@yahoo.com

Alvin Richard Hamilton

poisonquinn — 2012-04-05 16:08:51Z

Alvin Richard Hamilton was my father. I know very little about my family on his side. He was born July 8, 1935. He grew up in New York. The location could be Queens, Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Rockaway Beach. I am looking for any help that I can get. I think my grandfather's name was Robert Hamilton and my grandmother's Anna Hamilton. Possible uncles' names are Robert and Michael.Possible aunt's name is Marie. My name is Rhonia Hamilton Smith. Can anyone help me?

Re: Evan & Henry Hamilton-SC -GA to Jackson Co. FL 1860's

PhyllisRisingerThomas — 2012-04-05 14:47:58Z

I think I'm in the John Hamilton family you mentioned as William's brother. I went to Marion & Dillon Counties a couple of times; I transcribed some of the records I found and uploaded them to the USGenWeb Archives. I also did a little cemetery work in findagrave.com. While in SC at a Hamilton Cemetery, I met a descendant of the William line and also Helen Moody, whose husband was in that line. Helen has a site called Helen's Little Corner and has been extremely helpful to me; if you haven't already contacted her, I suggest you do.

Re: Evan & Henry Hamilton-SC -GA to Jackson Co. FL 1860's

sellis134 — 2012-04-04 23:06:03Z

to twoegg69

The Tomson you were looking for that was adopted in st pete fl , my mother was also adopted .

Re: George Hamiilton

JeanDavis1148 — 2012-03-31 19:27:00Z

I am also looking for info on Victoria and Benjamin and their parents, grandparents. Since you posted your message, have you found out anything more? I am at a dead end on my research. Thank you.

Yahoo Group for Descendants of John Hamilton of Concord, MA

AidansAncestry — 2012-03-28 17:19:25Z

Hi,
If you think you may be part of this Hamilton line, please contact me offlist at read2befree@yahoo.com to join the John Hamilton of Concord (MA) Yahoo Group. We currently have about 32 members but we're always looking for more cousins!

Re: Francis Alexander Hamilton

colbyhamilton — 2012-03-28 02:05:48Z

Frank - What is your H#? I am H-413 Group I and i am looking for Francis Alexander Hamilton b abt 1765 in Prince Georges Maryland. Sone of Gavin Hamilton b 1734 and Ruth Unknown.

Colby
colby.hamilton@hotmail.com

Re: I have a lot of info on the Hamilton Family tree

tomhamilton1979 — 2012-03-22 19:56:17Z

I'm looking for the father of Lewis (James) Hamilton (Born 1838-1814 Died - Wapello Iowa) . Mother Elizabeth Jennings (1822-1897).

Any help would be appreciated!

(Hans) Alfred HAMILTON - UK to Canada about 1870 ?

RobinBClay — 2012-03-22 00:05:03Z

The Ven. George Hans HAMILTON, b: 21 JAN 1823, Tullylish, co. Down; d: 23 SEP 1905 at The College, Durham, m: 9 MAY 1848 at St Thomas's Bishopswearrmouth

to

Arabella Sara "Bella" BEST, b: 25 DEC 1823, Bishopswearmouth; d: 13 JAN 1868 at Eglingham, Northumberland

He had two sons and two daughters by his first wife, and three more sons by his second wife, the Lady Louisa Frances CLEMENTS; these five sons were:-

2. Harry 1850-1935 - Lancs County Court Judge, Recorder of Berwick-on-Tweed 99-05 Lt.Col. & Hon. Col. Com. Northumb. R.G. Artillery Militia 88-01 Had retired when WWI broke out. He joined up and was said to have been the oldest man in the British Army who got to France. He was discovered and brought back, and finished on the staff, as Colonel. JP Lancs

3. Rev. (George) Francis (Clements) b: 24 MAR 1870 d: 1900
Was very good-looking. As a young parson, he used to go and read to one of his cottage parishioners who had T.B.. He caught it himself and died of it.

4. (Robert Charles Clements) "Robbie" Hamilton b: 15 MAY 1871 d: 1901 at sea
Worked for a time in Robert Thornewill's Engineering Works at Burton-on-Trent as an apprentice. He was very good-looking. Was killed in an explosion on one of the first refrigerated\banana boats from the West Indies.

5. Sir (Collingwood) George (Clements) Hamilton b: 1 NOV 1877 d: 12 JAN 1947 m: 1906
M.P. for Altringham 13-23; for Ilford 28-37 PPS to Min of Pensions 19-21 Major, T.A.Reserve (Queen's Westminster Rifles) RFC in France 1917 Controller, National Service Enrolment 1916 Controller, Contract Claims, Min of Munitions 1918 Knighted 8.7.21, Baronetcy 10.6.37 Electrical Engineer; Chairman of Companies Remembered by a great nephew "for his tremendous sense of humour, but he was pretty irascible at times, especially at the bridge table where some of his girl guests were said to have gone to bed in tears. He was always very kind to us." Was a Reader in the church. Leased Cransford; the house was put up for sale upon his death, so his widow bought it.

So these four were sons to be proud of.

However... of his eldest son, (Hans) Alfred HAMILTON, b: 27 MAY 1849, Hampton, Dublin, Ireland (confirmed at http://www.familysearch.org/eng/default.asp); this is all I have :-
A "Black Sheep". When he came down from Cambridge, he became Land Agent to a big landowner in Northumberland or Durham. He was believed to have embezzled money, and his father arranged that no court action would be taken provided he left the country. He went to Canada, and spent the rest of his life as a "remittance man". "He never married or entered into any profession" G.W.Walker, from his work on the ROBINSON family, that I read in the library at the Soc of Gen.

I wonder if anyone knows anything more about him :-
When he went to Canada (if he did) and by what ship, to where ?
Place and date of death?
DID he marry ? Breed ? Work ?
Or confirmation of those details above ?

There is an Alfred HAMILTON born “in Africa” in 1849, who joined the American Navy – might this be him ?

Please do not quote this entire message !

Descendants of Major Andrew Hamilton

jrstn1953 — 2012-03-21 22:56:59Z

Hello...I am a descendant.... If anyone wants to contact me please feel free to do so. My email is jrstn@yahoo.com

HAMILTON Eugene D - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-20 09:51:28Z

HAMILTON Eugene D - Vietnam Wall section 4E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 225,469 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: I have a lot of info on the Hamilton Family tree

tiphabug — 2012-03-20 00:56:19Z

Im having trouble finding anything on my dads side Hes William Thomas Hamilton Jr.