Hi Nancy--no connection to my Anthony L Hamilton born abt 1789 that I know of unless your William may have had a brother? Possibly a Patrick or David? My Anthony was born (no proof) in the Chester area or thereabouts. Sandy H -----Original Message----- From: hamilton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:hamilton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of NanSicotte@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 26, 2009 1:06 AM To: mary@isaiah58-6.com; hamilton@rootsweb.com Subject: [HAM] Hamiltons in Steele Creek, Mecklenburg Co. NC - late 1700s Hi Mary: This is very interesting. My John Hamilton married a Martha Greer, and I cannot find the parents of either one. In recent research, I found some deeds for a James Grier (wife named Martha), in this time frame, who was from "Mecklenburg" and further research placed them in the Steele Creek area. If you have Hamiltons in this area -- maybe my John Hamilton could connect to them. I would like to hear about your Hamiltons. My John Hamilton was born ca 1770/75 (I don't know where). He married Martha Greer in the late 1790s, I would guess, as their first child was born in 1800. Five children born in upstate SC, meaning probably Chester, York, Pendleton District, around in there: Susannah, William, Ann, Nancy, and David Montgomery. Then the family moved to Lincoln Co. TN. Last child born 1811 in LCT: Margaret (my line). John Hamilton was killed by a falling tree in 1812. I have the spouses of all the children and all information on these families forward. The recent DNA results, which I mentioned in the Rootsweb message, have led me to a York Co.SC Hamilton family, the immigrant of which was William Hamilton (ca 1700-1784) who came to the York - Lancaster area of Pennsylvania. His wife was Mary Jane Bitener. The fellow who is the DNA match, sent me a list of this William's children, but hardly any dates and no locations or spouses. Some of his children came to York Co. SC. At least knowing about this line of the early William Hamilton is a start. He had 10 children, and I am hoping that my John Hamilton is the son of one of his sons. I am very interested to hear about your Mecklenburg Hamiltons. If they connect to Greers (Griers), then that would be VERY interesting. Please write again. Nancy Sicotte **************Feeling the pinch at the grocery store? Make meals for Under $10. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000002) ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to HAMILTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message