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 Donegal 1800-1884

Posted on March 22, 2008 by Wendy

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 … Continue reading →

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Siblings of Mary: James, Isabella, Arabella, Helen

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Wendy

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 … Continue reading →

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Mary Hamilton: 1825 – 1877 Pt 2

Posted on January 5, 2008 by Wendy

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. … Continue reading →

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