Very interesting Eric, Our G-G-Grandfather, born around 1800, went to Ireland, and married an Irish woman. We do not know their given names. Since his surname is HAMILTON, was he sent to work on one of the Plantations? Our G-Grandfather John (William) was born in 1825 in "Northern Ireland" per the 1900 US census. He emigrated to America in 1840, which would make him 15 years old. What would make such a young person leave home. We do not know if he came with other family or friends. Have not been able to find him on a Ship Passenger List. He married in Wisconsin in 1858. We don't know where he was during those 18 or so years prier . Searching for HAMILTON in County Tyrone produced 209 hits. Having gone through 160, so far, has produced nothing concrete. But we keep searching. There are other Counties where there are found also. Ron HABEL Vista, CA, USA **************From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000023)

Ron You might find this website helpful on the Scots in Ulster: www.ancestryireland.com/scotsinulster Hamiltons from Paisley in Scotland were given land grants in Co Tyrone. I think there was also Hamilton land in Co Down but cant remember if it was the same family. I think you might find the info on the above site, as well as other information why the Scots went to Ulster, many migrating onwards from there. Theresa