This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: braymcdonald Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hamilton/7033.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great grandfather Jacob Hamilton, born in Tn. about 1840-1842 was said to be Cherokee. His daughter Rosa married John Robert McDonald my grandfather in Lauderdale County, AL and they lived in Oakland, AL and Chewalla, TN. I havn't had any luck in tracking down either Jacob or John Robert's parents if any one has any information. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.