NameMethusalem Hamilton [62, 1885 edition, Hamilton of Preston, p. 628], [27, 19th Edn, Vol 1 (Scotland), pub 2001, Stirling-Hamilton art, p. 630], [346, Hamiilton of Preston, p. 296], [190, Preston article, p. 703]
Deathaft 1564
GeneralAcquired all of Airdrie absolutely.
Spouses
1Christian Bell [62, 1885 edition, Hamilton of Preston, p. 628], [27, 19th Edn, Vol 1 (Scotland), pub 2001, Stirling-Hamilton art, p. 630], [190, Preston article, p. 703]
Notes for Methusalem Hamilton
Omitted by GEC in Comp Barts.
His mother was Helen Crawford as her name was included in a deed of 1522.
He and Christian had John (who d.vp and sp in 1561), Gaven, Janet, Gile, Janet, Agnes, Christian and some unnamed others.
His death is uncertain but has to have been after 1561 when his first son John died, as he Methusalem was succeeded by his 2nd s. Gavin.
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