Hamilton, Mary

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Dates c.1700-c.1703, 1732-1733
Location London; Bath; Bristol; Wales; Lancashire
Vocation
Place of Birth Kilmichael, Argyllshire
Marriage Edward
Issue 12 children
Place of birth Source Lancashire Archives, Quarter Session Petitions, QSP/1371/11

Married John Gordon, apprentice merchant of London, in either Edinburgh (according to her) or London (according to her husband). Lived in Edinburgh (c.1703-c.1719 - husband claims until c.1713). Moved to Breda to live with father. After several years in the Dutch Republic, sought to return to Glasgow by sea (c.1732), but ship sprung a leak and forced to land at Goodwin Sands. Wandered through London, Bath, Bristol, Wales and Lancashire in search of relief and a means to return home.