This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: moremojitosporfavor Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hamilton/7076.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have not been able to get my line any farther back from New York. The name Hamilton is usually of English, Scotch or Irish background I believe 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.