John Hamilton (abt. 1745 - 1836)

Born about 1745 in County Tyrone, Ireland

Son of Hieronymus Aloysius Hamilton and [mother unknown]

Descendants

Died 13 Sep 1836 at about age 91 in Hamilton Township, Jackson, Indiana, United States

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Biography

John was born about 1745. He passed away in 1836.

Research Notes

Here is what the paper record shows in respect of John Hamilton:

In their book "History of Jackson County, Indiana", published by Brant and Fuller, Chicago, in 1886 the following comments are made about John Hamilton (pages 615 to 617):

"HON. JOHN R. HAMILTON, Brownstown, Ind. The paternal grandfather of our subject, John Hamilton, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in about 1745. He married Sarah Wilson in his native country, and in 1783 he immigrated to America. During the voyage, on June 17,1783, was born to them James Hamilton. They settled in Hardy County, Va., where James was raised on a farm. In 1816 the Hamilton family came to Indiana and settled in Jackson County, where they were prominently identified with the early history of the county". This was written in relation to his grandson John R Hamilton.

The same book lists the following land entries: "James Hamilton, 1818; John Hamilton, 1820; James Hamilton, 1821"

Extract from the book "Blaze Robertson and John Hamilton family 1776-1976" by the Dinns:

"Members of the Robertson-Hamilton family sometimes claim descent from Scottish Kings, which may be true, but there have been found no documentary proof of it. It can be proven that a Branch of the royal Hamilton family did settle in the North of Ireland in 1617 in County Tyrone (note 1). Many Virginia Hamilton families migrated there from County Tyrone, Ireland. There are several ways for these Hamiltons to be connected with this royal family.

"John Hamilton, 1745-1836, m. Sarah Wilson, 1743-1820, came to Virginia from County Tyrone in 1783 and settled in Hardy County by 1792, where he purchased 71 acres on the Great Cacapon, paying for it thirteen pounds current money of Virginia. Before coming to Hardy County John and Sarah had lived in Berkley County. Among John's brothers were Henry Hamilton and Archibald Hamilton, the two uncles mentioned by James Hamilton in the Ohio Trip diary. Among their children were: James, 1783-1856; Elizabeth, 1791-1848; Mary, 1792-1823; Hannah, 1795-1858 and Esther, 1798-1877. All five married Robertson siblings. In 1816 John and Sarah sold the 71 acres and moved to Jackson County, Indiana."

The Hamilton township in Indiana was named after James, his son. James' daughter Amanda was the first white child born in the town.

Note that his birth date is taken from the Brant and Fuller book which they acknowledge is an estimate. I believe it to be far too early as they would have been having their children well into their 50's (not likely).

The Hamiltons and royalty.

Genetic genealogy has now added another dimension to tracing family trees and has settled the argument below which seems to have gone on for over fifty years. The records in this family tree are supported both by the work of the Dinns as well as the genetic record.

It is now known from the study of Y chromosome DNA from the descendants of John Hamilton and his brothers that this Hamilton line belongs to the the Preston line. The Preston line branches off very early from the "royal" Hamilton line which leads to the Duke of Abercorn. The Sir John Hamilton who is the patriarch of the Preston line is a grandson of Walter Fitzgilbert and a younger brother of Sir David Hamilton who married Janet Keith, the presumed progenitors of the "royal" Hamilton line.

What these studies have also shown is that a "non-paternal event" has occurred somewhere in the royal line as the living descendants in that line have a different genetic footprint to those in the Preston line.

The Hamilton Genetic Genealogy Study (both ZR and myself contributed to this study) has now advanced to a point of some sophistication. All direct line male descendants on this tree belong to Group A or I1-I (Haplogroup I1a3a1a1 or I-L338). The non-paternal event referred to above has been tracked to a specific generation and the discussion can be followed at the link below, go to point 8.

Hamilton Genetic Genealogy discussion.

Sources

• Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Tim Hamilton and John (Hamilton) Hunter match on 37 out of 37 markers (see YSearch IDs GBWKK and 3UYN5) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA James Hamilton born 1720.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Tim Hamilton and Neil Hamilton match on 37 out of 37 markers (see YSearch IDs GBWKK and PAKUB) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA James Hamilton born 1720.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. John (Hamilton) Hunter and Gerry Hamilton match on 109 out of 111 markers (see YSearch IDs 3UYN5 and PKW5Q) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA James Hamilton born 1720.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. John (Hamilton) Hunter and James W Hamilton match on 36 out of 37 markers (see YSearch IDs 3UYN5 and 6HZCF) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA James Hamilton born 1720.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. Gerry Hamilton and Neil Hamilton match on 108 out of 111 markers (see YSearch IDs PKW5Q and PAKUB) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA James Hamilton born 1720.

• Paternal relationship is confirmed through Y-chromosome DNA testing. James W Hamilton and Neil Hamilton match on 36 out of 37 markers (see YSearch IDs 6HZCF and PAKUB) thereby confirming their direct paternal lines back to their MRCA James Hamilton born 1720.

To date at least 10 descendants of Hamilton-1422 covering each of his 3 sons have completed a Y DNA test of some degree and a summary of these results is attached to the profile of Hamilton-1422 as "Y DNA Test Results of his Descendants".

• Autosomal test results

Hamiltons and Manion autosomal DNA tests

DNA relationship confirmed with an autosomal DNA tests done by Hamilton-4105, and a descendant (Manion-130). They are third cousins once removed but they have an additional link as two first cousins married early in the tree and they share both cousins in their trees. The match is 64 cMs over 4 chromosomes.

DNA relationship confirmed with an autosomal DNA tests done by Hamilton-1391, and a descendant (Manion-130). They are third cousins once removed but they have an additional link as two first cousins married early in the tree and they share both cousins in their trees. The match is 114 cMs over 4 chromosomes.

DNA relationship confirmed with an autosomal DNA tests done by Hamilton-1390, and a descendant (Manion-130). They are third cousins once removed but they have an additional link as two first cousins married early in the tree and they share both cousins in their trees. The match is 63 cMs over 2 chromosomes.

DNA relationship confirmed with an autosomal DNA tests done by Hamilton-1394 and a descendant (Manion-130). They are third cousins once removed but they have an additional link as two first cousins married early in the tree and they share both cousins in their trees. The match is 107 over 3 chromosomes.

Hamiltons and McCord autosomal DNA tests

DNA relationship confirmed with an autosomal DNA tests done by Hamilton-4105, and (McCord-4071). They are fifth cousins. The match is 22 cMs over 1 chromosomes.

DNA relationship confirmed with an autosomal DNA tests done by Hamilton-1391 and (McCord-4071). They are fifth cousins. The match is 32 cMs over 1 chromosomes.

DNA relationship confirmed with an autosomal DNA tests done by Hamilton-1390, and (McCord-4071). They are fifth cousins. The match is 32 cMs over 1 chromosomes.

DNA relationship confirmed with an autosomal DNA tests done by Hamilton-1394 and (McCord-4071). They are fifth cousins. The match is 32 cMs over 1 chromosomes.

• WikiTree profile Hamilton-1411 created through the import of jhunter99(2).ged on May 31, 2011 by John Hunter. See the Changes page for the details of edits by John and others.

History of Hamilton County

For an account of the early settlement of Hamilton Township have a look at History of Jackson County p 409.

Sources

• My personal research

Ireland 1766 Religious Census Irish Pedigrees Vol. II Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813 Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s