Wendy | March 22, 2008
My 4th Great Grandfather, John Hamilton, led an extraordinary life during one of Ireland’s most tumultuous eras. In 1998 he was the subject of a book by the author Dermot James detailing wonderfully his life and times:
John Hamilton of Donegal 1800-1884: This Recklessly Generous Landlord – published by the Woodfield Press.
It was at the height of [...]
Wendy | January 5, 2008
The family was:
John Hamilton – born 1800 Dublin. Died 13th June 1884 St Andrews, Scotland. Married Mary Rose 1st May 1823 Calrossie, Scotland..
Mary Rose – born 1804 – Calrossie, Scotland. Died 1854 St Ernans House Co. Donegal.
Their children :
1 ) James Hamilton – born Brownhall Co. Donegal. Served in the military as Major James Hamilton. [...]
Wendy | January 5, 2008
Mary was born in 1825 to John Hamilton (b 1800) and Mary Rose (b 1804); her mother was the daughter of Hugh Rose of Calrossie, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. John and Mary married at Calrossie Scotland on 1st May 1823.
Mary was the second child of John and Mary, here is the list of children in [...]