Category Archives: Hamilton

History of the Hamilton family line tracing from their arrival and establishment of the family seat ‘Brownhall’ in County Donegal back to, and beyond, 12th century England and France. IMPORTANT!!: To protect the privacy of the current owners and their family I will not provide their personal details or exact location of Brownhall.

John Hamilton of Brownhall – Isabella Stewart of Killymoon

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Wendy

The marriage of John Hamilton and Isabella Stewart brought together two families who were influential in Ireland during the 18th century; The Hamiltons of Brownhall – Landed Proprietors in Co Donegal and a branch of the family of the Ist … Continue reading →

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James Hamilton 1771-1805 and Helen Pakenham 1775 – 1807

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Wendy

My 4th Great Grandfather, John Hamilton, was born in 1800 to James Hamilton and Helen Pakenham. The couple were married in Dublin near to Helen’s family residence of Upper Merrion Street, she was the 6th child of Edward Micheal Pakenham, … Continue reading →

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Mary Rose of Calrossie, Scotland: 1804 – 1854

Posted on January 18, 2009 by Wendy

Mary Rose was born 1804 at Calrossie, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Her parents were Major Hugh Rose and Arabella Margaretta Phipps. In 1823, at the age of 18, Mary married 23 year old John Hamilton of Brownhall, Co. Donegal. John was a … Continue reading →

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