Hi Listers, I have been researching on behalf of my step-sister after I learned from her recently that she had been told a long time ago that she was related to Lord Nelson/Emma Hamilton. Her maternal grandfather was a James Gibson HOLLAND. 'Gibson' is rather an unusual christian name but coincidently happens to be the surname of the woman who looked after Lord Nelson and Emma Hamilton's daughter, Horatia, from a week old. James Gibson's father was George Waterloo HOLLAND and his father was George HOLLAND. Now this George married a Rebecca NELSON 28th February, 1815 at Westminster St. George Hanover Sq. George Waterloo was christened 25 Jan, 1816 at St. Marylebone, Marylebone Road. According to a codicil of Nelson's will, his daughter Horatia was baptised in parish of Mary-le-bonne on 13th May, 1803. Whether these two events took place in the same church, I don't know but it seems more than a little coincidental that both took place in the same parish. Is there SKS who can hopefully point me in the right direction to help make the connection between Rebecca NELSON and Lord NELSON/Emma HAMILTON? I have tried myself but come up against brickwalls. Thanks for any help in advance. Paul

No Katherine he wasn't. He was born in WV to Kenneth John Hamilton and Ruth Hazel Caldwell, Jan. 1, 1939. Sandy in SC

Is this an African-American connection?

Are u African-American?

Is this an African-American connection?

Is this an African-American connection?

is this an african-american connection?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xFh.2ACEB/2919.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes I do have a Lydia Margret Hamilton.b 1847 in either Union or Wayne Co, IN. I don't have much information on her but have her parents and all of her siblings. Please e-mail me if you are interested in this information shirleys@ticon.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Allin/Allen, Hamilton, Harrison Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xFh.2ACEB/2436.2455.1 Message Board Post: Hi cousin Tonya, your dad is Joe, your grandma is Rhoda, and she was an Allin/Allen. Remember me? What infromation do you have? E-mail or call me and lets talk and exchange our information. GreatGrandp John Allen spelled his name with the ( i ). His Mom was Cathrine Richmond Allen and his father was Martin Van Buren Allin/Allen. John had brothers George, and Mark, and a sister Mrs. Henry Scarbo of Stanford, Ky. Can't wait to hear your information. Ann

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xFh.2ACEB/2157.2494 Message Board Post: would you have a Lydia M Hamilton m in Ind,to David S Lansford or Lonsford Thanks Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hamilton,Lonsford,Lansford,Longstreet,Stites,Arney,Skaggs Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xFh.2ACEB/2919.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: you would'nt have a Lydia M Hamilton? m 1864 Ind to David S lansford or Lonsford thanks Nancy

Seeking any information on Alexander Hamilton (1813-1887) born IRL, son of John, son of Thomas. Emmigrated 1844 to Ohio, then Iowa, then Oregon by 1852. May have been a captain of wagon train on the Oregon Trail. First wife Anna Beaty, second Christina Elizabeth Chandler. All buried in Riverview Cemetery in Portland, OR. Any ideas, clues appreciated. Helen

Stephanie, I'm looking for relatives of my James W. Hamilton b. 1827 County Tyrone, US 1848, Civil War 1861. AL then AR 1878. He had a BO (border) in the AR 1910 census, Pike Co: Hamilton, Rueben G. BO M W age 51 S GA NC NC lab. Diamond Mine(Murfreesboro discovered diamonds in 1906) Perhaps his folks were on the same wagon train going south as yours?? Ken Baker WNCSteph@aol.com wrote: > Hey Paul, very nice message. > I was wondering where in NC your Hamiltons lived (I live in western NC) and also where in Florida yours lived. Have we talked before? My Hamiltons went from Marion CO. SC and Robeson Co. NC to Jackson Co. FL. > Hope to hear from you! > Stephanie > > ==== HAMILTON Mailing List ==== > Suggestions and complaints to list maintainer, not to the list! > DigMyPast@msn.com > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xFh.2ACEB/3432 Message Board Post: Albuquerque Journal - June 16, 1998 Walter F."Bud" Hamilton, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998 at the UNM Hospital. Born January 19, 1950 in Lansing, MI to Walter and Virginia Hamilton, a resident of Las Cruces, NM since 1957. He served in the Army-RA-Infantry as a"Dogman" (K-9 handler) 1967-1969. Served in the Vietnam war where he received a Purple Heart for a land mine injury. He also received the Vietnam Service Medal. National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and Sharpshooter. A graduate of New Mexico State University (NMSU) with a Fine Arts degree. A charter member of the, then, Las Cruces Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of New Mexico. This association later joined Vietnam Veterans of American (VVA) where Bud served as State Council President for New Mexico. He was later elected to the VVA Region Nine Director, served as a member of the VVA National Board of Directors and Vice President of the VVA Assistance Fund. Bud is preceded in death by his father, Walter F. Hamilton Jr. of Alamogordo and ne! phew Chad Turner of Cloudcroft. He is survived by his wife, Terry; sons, Matthew and Michael of Las Cruces; daughter, Holly Pope of N. Richland Hills, TX; mother, Virginia Hamilton of Alamogordo; sisters, JoAn Turner and her husband, Steve of Cloudcroft, their children, Amy Graham, Craig Turner; sister, Jean Mutch and her husband, Sinclair of Littleton, CO, their sons, Scott, Trevor, Brandon and daughter, Nicole; brother, Wayne Hamilton and his wife, Deborah of Alamogordo, their children, John and Kevin Muir; granddaughter, Brittany Pope. A Memorial service and Tribute to Bud will be held Saturday, June 20, 1998 11:00 a.m. at Getz Funeral Home in Las Cruces. Please bring a memory of Bud to share.

I had posted earlier this month looking to make a connection of two HAMILTON families of Botetourt Co, VA. (they are posted below, again) and today I am adding that I have information on another HAMILTON line. This is one of my allied lines. They came from Lancaster Co., PA Augusta Co., VA to Nicholas Co., VA/WV. William Hamilton & Alice Unknown . He came from Ireland and settled in Pa.1737 He was "of advanced years." He was accompanied by "all his children, some of whom were married." Later he moved to Augusta Co., VA Robert Hamilton 1710-1786 & Margaret McKee 1712-1789 John Hamilton 1747-1818 & Rebecca Lafferty ca1760- 1818 Robert Hamilton 1787- 1863 VA & Frances Welsh Peebles John Alexander Hamilton 1832- 1932 & Anna Elizabeth Peck 1846- 1917 If you can connect on any of these HAMILTON lines, please let me know EARLIER POSTING--- First family- William Hamilton b 1786 Ireland d 15 Jan 1853 Botetourt Co, VA m. 13 Apr 1819 Botetourt Co, VA, Elizabeth Butcher b. 1800 Botetourt Co, VA d. 18 Feb 1883. William and Elizabeth had the following children: Sarah Hamilton 1822-1914 James Hamilton 1829 Elizabeth Ann Hamilton 1831-1896 m. 1st Christopher Kessler m. 2nd Samuel Todd John William Hamilton 1833-1862 David Shepard Hamilton ca 1834 Eleanor Virginia Hamilton 1836-1915 m. James Robert Hamilton 1830-1905 Second family- John Hamilton b. ca 1784 Ireland d. 1823 Botetourt Co., VA m. 27 Aug 1807 Botetourt Co, VA, Catherine Siebert. Johna and Catherine had the following children: John William Hamilton ca 1808-ca 1862 m. 1st Margaret Kessler m. 2nd Elizabeth Lantz Susannah Hamilton ca 1809-1881 m. John Kessler ca 1804-1871 William Hamilton 1810 Samuel Hamilton 1812 Mary Hamilton 1815 If anyone is working either of these lines I would appreciate exchanging information. Thank you. Karen Kessler Cottrill WV Kessler/Kesler Family Historian I am making no claims that the above information is correct. This is being given as personal information and not all has been documented.

It is only on rare occasions that I add a book to the list of "must haves" for the study of Scotch-Irish genealogy.  This one is for our friends with Pennsylvania connections and it is certainly a rare item.   Published in 1856 "by a descendant" it is titled: "A Tribute to the Principles, Virtues, Habits and Public Usefulness of the Irish and Scotch Early Settlers of Pennsylvania,"   Chambersburg, Pa., Printed by M. Kiefer & Co. 1856, 171 pages.   >From the preface the following:   "The writer of the Tribute contained in this work, had long desired to see from the Historical publications in Pennsylvania, a vindication of the character and principles of the Irish and Scotch early settlers of this great State and their descendants against reproach, as well as aspersion, cast upon them in some modern publications having pretensions to Historical accuracy...The writer, feeling as if the sand of his Time glass was nearly run out, and that he ere long must be laid aside from labor... has hastily thrown together in his leisure hours, taken from other avocations, the remarks contained in the subsequent pages." Those other avocations are Dr. Foote's Sketches of North Carolina and Virginia, Day's Historical collections, Dr. Smith's Old Redstone, Dr. Alexander's Log College, Dr. Miller's Life of Dr. Rogers, Dr. Elliott's Life of McCurdy and others, Craig's History of Pittsburgh, Hazard's Colonial Records and Archives of Pennsylvania, and American Archives by Force and Gordon's History of Pennsylvania, Mr Rupp's Histories of Lancaster, Cumberland and Franklin counties. The style of writing and knowledge of early Presbyterian history indicates the author may have been a member of the clergy*.  There is a lot of detail on the early members of the church as well as problems with the Indians and the struggle over land rights during the westward expansion.   The book reads a bit like Prof. Hagy's thesis on the early frontier settlement at Castle's Woods, Virginia and it is a combination of history, genealogy and geography. *I have been told recently that Judge Chambers is the author of this work. Listed below are the other books and manuscripts previously offered to the various surname lists that are predominately Scotch-Irish: The Laggan and its Presbyterianism and In the Days of the Laggan Presbytery, 1905,1908, by the Rev. Alexander Lecky, B.A., member of the Royal Sociey of Antiquaries of Ireland, Belfast, Davidson & McCormack, 54 Kings St.  211 pages    On our recent trip to Donegal we met J.B. Shannon, age 90, who assisted in the 1975 reprinting of this book.  He is the last living person who had anything to do with these books and he says they are still the BEST source for Ulster Presbyterian research.  From Lecky I quote, "The lists of names of former generations of Lagganeers, and their places of abode, that are given in the Appendixes, and which NEVER before appeared in print, whilst they may of necessity prove dull reading to those who have no acquaintance with the locality, will not, I hope, be altogether uninteresting to those who bear the same name, or live in the same places..." Fighters of Derry, Their Deeds and Descendants, being a Chronicle of Events in Ireland during the Revolutionary period 1688-1691, by William Young, Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 350 pages.    One of the most difficult sources to locate, in fact almost impossible.  Months worth of reading and packed with great genealogy.  Contains the following biographical sketches:    1.  The leaders of the County Associations who, with their levies, took part in the preliminary operations and contributed much of the man power for the Defence. 2.  The Apprentice Boys and those responsible for shutting the gates on the 8th Dec. 1688. 3.  The actual Defenders during the 105 day siege (over 1200 genealogical sketches) 4.  Those engaged in the relief of the city A History of the Siege of Londonderry and Defense of Enniskillen in 1688 and 1689, with Historical Poetry and Biographical notes, by the Rev. John Graham, M.A. Rector of Magilligan in the Diocese of Derry.  Includes the Battles of the Boyne, Athlone, and Aughrim and the siege and Capitulation of Limmerick by Lord McCaulay, Toronto, 1869    The historical poems are family genealogies about those who were at Derry and where they came from.  Along with "Fighters of Derry" these two sources contain more actual genealogical information than any others I have seen. Three Hundred Years in Innishowen, Being More Particularly an Account of the Family of Young of Culdaff with Short Accounts of Many Other Families Connected with Them, by Amy Young, 1929, The Linenhall Press, Belfast, 311 pages.    Some of the names included are Young, Hart, Harvey, Cary, Vaughan, McLaughlin, Skipton, Richardson, Knox, Ussher, Smith, Nesbitt, Chichester, Ball, Lawrence, Crofton, Boyd, Stuart and many others. The Laggan and its People, by S.M. Campbell, privately printed. A look at the history of the Laggan (Presbyterian Derry/Donegal) through the eyes of a local historian. Draws on local lore, Abercorn papers, records from PRONI. The Tinkling Spring: Headwater of Freedom, A Study of the Church and Her People, 1732-1952, by Howard McKnight Wilson, 1954, Fisherville, Virginia 542 pages    The best source of information on the Scotch-Irish of Augusta/Rockbridge Counties in Virginia.  Includes the Baptismal Records of the Rev. Craig.  In-depth study of the early families of the Shenandoah Valley. Castle's Woods: Frontier Virginia Settlement, 1769-1799, a thesis presented to the Faculty of the Department of History, East Tennessee State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of master of Arts, by James W. Hagy, 1966, 150 pages.    The most popular of the documents offered, this covers the families who settled in Russell county, Virginia when it was considered the frontier.  If your ancestors came through southwestern Virginia, this document is the history of your family.  Contains information on specific families as well as the farmers, speculators, artisans, and preachers who resided there.  Lots on the Indian battles that were a daily feature of life on the frontier.  Names like Russell, Walker, Porter, Cowan, Houston, Boone, Montgomery, Fraley, Thompson, Anderson, Kilgore, and 50 or so other "Scotch-Irish" families make this an invaluable resource for your family history. The Reverend Samuel Houston, V.D.M., by George West Diehl, 1970, McClure Publishing Co. 125 pages History of the early Virginia Presbyterians through the life of the Rev. Samuel Houston, kin to Sam Houston of Texas fame. The Stirling Merchant Gild and Life of John Cowane, founder of Cowane's Hospital in Stirling, by David B. Morris, Town Clerk, Stirling, Jamieson & Munro, LTD. 1919, 367pages. This is really two books in one.   The first part deals with the Gild. Laws, history, struggle with Unfreemen and with the Crafts, Administration, Merchandising, Conditions of entry, etc. and the second part which is about the life of John Cowane, Dean of the Gild and his contributions to it. Well there you have it.  The best documents I have found.  If you are interested in purchasing any of the above items (I would like to make copies for free but I can't) contact me at cscunc@aol.com for  details. Regards, Robert Cowan 525 Harrogate Rd. Matthews, North Carolina 28105

HAMILTON, Issac, Charles and Frank I have the following that I hope someone can add to Issac (Ike) HAMILTON b. 1811 New Jersey m. Sarah CULLEN in Armstrong Co., Pa in 1836 migrated to Marshall Co., Il ca 1857 at which time his wife died. He is listed in the 1880 census for Marshall Co., Sparland, Il. as a shoemaker age 68 with a 10 year child Frank HAMILTON listed as a son. I believe Issac to be a father of Charles HAMILTON of Marshall Co pre 1880 and resident of Elmira Stark Co., Il after 1885. According to Bio. of Charles HAMILTON his father and grandfather originated Essex Co., NJ. ca 1809, moved to Armstrong Co., PA. prior to 1836 then to Marshall Co. Il. 1850s. First name of grandfather not known but grandmothers maiden surname is WILLIS.Thanks Jerry

I'm researching my husband's family and so far have the information below (in a little more detail). Any information about this familiy in Ireland or about the other descendents of Elijah Hamilton and Mary Jane Carter would be gratefully received! Please e-mail me at pamelah@webcomlink.com. Thank you, Pamela Hamilton Canada Robert Hamilton (b. 1790 N. Ireland) married Maria Elliott (b. 1791 N. Ireland) Children: Alexander Hamilton b.1809 in Killyleagh, Down, Armagh, N. Ireland, d. 1877 in Melancthon, Grey (Dufferin), Ontario married Elizabeth White Children of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth White: Elijah b. 1857 Robert Maria Charles James Amelia Mary Jane George Samuel Susan Alexander John Jemima Carline Elijah married Mary Jane Carter and had 12 children: Wellington b. 1885 (my husband's grandfather) William Annie Clara Mable Robert Arthur Agnes Clarence Harold Grace Alice

Some information I have on the James Hamilton (born 1757 Orange Co Va) of McMinn Co Tenn that died in 1844: He was living with his son Wyatt Hamilton at the time. Both had moved to McMinn Co. Tn. between 1833 and 1835. James appears to have resided in Lee county before the move while Wyatt lived in Scott county (Virginia). Wyatt Hamilton married Martha Kilgore on April 27,1827 in Scott Co Va. They appear in 1840 census of McMinn Co but not in 1850. I am interested in contacting anyone with information of Wyatt's moves after 1844 and any of his descendents. John Hamilton ----- Original Message ----- From: "gooslis" <gooslis@mail.resa.net> To: <HAMILTON-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 11:15 AM Subject: Re: [HAM] Hamilton's in VA <long message> > Wilma I think I wrote you before about James Hamilton of McMinn Tn. Do you > know anything about him. I can't find him there at all. > Sally Hamilton > > ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Baldwin, Bibby, Hamilton, Hillyer, Jemison, Schau Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xFh.2ACEB/3431 Message Board Post: I'm researching my husband's family and so far have the information below (in a little more detail). Any information about this familiy in Ireland or about the other descendents of Elijah Hamilton and Mary Jane Carter would be gratefully received! Please e-mail me at pamelah@webcomlink.com. Thank you, Pamela Hamilton Canada Robert Hamilton (b. 1790 N. Ireland) married Maria Elliott (b. 1791 N. Ireland) Children: Alexander Hamilton b.1809 in Killyleagh, Down, Armagh, N. Ireland, d. 1877 in Melancthon, Grey (Dufferin), Ontario married Elizabeth White Children of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth White: Elijah b. 1857 Robert Maria Charles James Amelia Mary Jane George Samuel Susan Alexander John Jemima Carline Elijah married Mary Jane Carter and had 12 children: Wellington b. 1885 (my husband's grandfather) William Annie Clara Mable Robert Arthur Agnes Clarence Harold Grace Alice