This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/xFh.2ACEB/4554.1 Message Board Post: I'm not sure how you have lost your grandfather, but it must be very sad. I am of the Kirksville, MO Hamiltons (my father's name is also Robert and he has been contacted by a few other Robert's around so I may have some insight there) and we have a branch here in Midwestern IL and most of ours still in the MO, IA, IL area, but I can tell you that there are A LOT of Hamiltons everywhere. Your last name might as well be Smith. If you know something specific, like an occupation or a religion or even the name of an old schoolhouse, that will help you segregate who's who. Be glad to help you if I can. Rachael PS - a suspected DOB would also be a fine place to start.