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Through our DNA links with descendants in Illinois USA.
They have the information re James Hamilton being the father, born 1799, tynan, Co Armagh. Served in 82nd reg of foot from 1818-1826. Then first son William Henry born 1827. Which makes me think he married 1826/27 but I can’t find a marriage to ascertain his wife’s name.
Thank you.
James Hamilton we believe was born c 1799 tynan Co Armagh. He served in 82nd reg of foot from 1818-1826 when he was discharged (pain thigh)
We can’t find a marriage record to ascertain his wife’s name. Could he have married in Mauritius where they were at that time?
His first son William Henry Hamilton was born 1827 - where we don’t know.
Next children Agnes. Robert F born 1833, and ? Samuel b ? 1835/37
Can’t find record of his death either or where he came home to!
He could have married in Ireland but the date would be long before the start of civil registration.
Added- he could also have died in Ireland before 1864 (start of death registration).
Away sorting out DNA matches... I may be gone for some time many years!
