1861 Stevenston

[steiner]

Hi all

Looking for a John and Margaret Hamilton in Stevenston. Margaret born about 1802-1806. According to family bible they lived in Grange ?

Also looking for an Elizabeth Barton born about 1785.

Thanks

[LesleyB]

Hi Steiner

Looking for a John and Margaret Hamilton in Stevenston. Margaret born about 1802-1806. According to family bible they lived in Grange ?

Also looking for an Elizabeth Barton born about 1785.

Are John & Margaret a married couple - if so what was Margaret's maiden name?
or are they brother and sister?
Ayrshire is 100% for 1841 census on Freecen- no luck there? Or have you already found them in 1841 & 51? Or perhaps you've found them on later census years?

Have you tried a search on Ancestry or on SP for 1861 and not been able to find them? If so, it helps if you can tell us whicih ones you have already checked and found them NOT to be the ones you are looking for.

Can you give us a bit more on Elizabeth Barton? e.g. how do you know about her - did she marry, did she have children etc?

Best wishes
Lesley

[steiner]

Hi Lesley

I think I may have found them in Stevenston in 1841 and am confirming this with a relative. Margaret's maiden name was Barton. We think Elizabeth was her mother.

regards

[LesleyB]

Hi Steiner

I'd be doubtful that Elizabeth Barton would appear in the 1861 census - she'd be quite some age for thsoe days, and although some folk did live that long, life expectancy was not as long as we expect today. You might be lucky and catch her in 1841 - certainly worth a try on Freecen, just incase.

Best wishes
Lelsey

[steiner]

HI

Elizabeth was born in Bute - Arran we think. Couldnt find her on freecen for 1841 or 51

[alex19canteen]

John and Margaret are on the 1836 here:
http://www.threetowners.com/1836%20Land ... /g_-_k.htm
Some of their children and their marriage are listed here:
http://rootsworld.co.uk/Genealogy/Surna ... %20BM4.htm

Is this the famous Hamiltons who gave us Major General Alexander Hamilton? They were from the grange in Stevenston, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Hamilton

Alex.

[SarahND]

Hello steiner,

Yes, Elizabeth is with her daughter Margaret in 1861. Looks like John has died between 1851 and 1861?

1861
4 Grange St, Stevenston, Ayrshire
Margaret Hamilton, 50, Head. 50, born Arran P Kilbride, Buteshire
Robert Hamilton, 22, Son, born Stevenston, Silk Weaver
George Hamilton, 17, Son, born Stevenston, Silk Weaver
Ann Hamilton, 8, Grandaughter, Scholar
Agnes Sillars, 5, Grandaughter
Elizabeth Barton, 85, Mother, born Arran P Kilbride, Buteshire

All the best,
Sarah

[nelmit]

Hereis Margaret and children in 1861 at 4 Grange St and look who's with them!

Margaret Hamilton 50 b Arran
Robert Hamilton 22
George Hamilton 17
Ann Hamilton 8
Agnes Sillars 5
Elizabeth Barton 85 b Arran

Regards,
Annette

[nelmit]

We're all right on the ball this afternoon!!

[SarahND]

We're all right on the ball this afternoon!!

Elizabeth is transcribed on Ancestry for 1851 as "Elisabeth Barlam". She is living with her sister in Saltcoats. Looks like longevity runs in the family!

1851
Crofthead Street 28, Ardrossan, Salcoats, Ayrshire
Mary Roseburgh, 91, Head, born Arran, Island of
Elisabeth Barlam, 72, Sister, born Arran, Island of, House Keeper

Regards,
Sarah