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     Elizabeth Pulsifer married Thomas Conkey, son of William Conkey and Rebecca Hamilton, on 21 May 1781.¹
     She was of Conway, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹ She and Thomas had the following known children: Electa (b 14 January 1773 [a handwritten note says 1783, which seems more likely], d 15 August 1803), Elizabeth (b 26 November 1784), Benjamin (b 23 December 1786), Thomas (b 25 December 1788, d abt April 1854), William (b 29 March 1791), Hannah (b 25 April 1794, d 25 August 1795).¹

     (?) Pratt married Martha Conkey, daughter of William Conkey and Rebecca Hamilton.¹

     David Houston married Martha Conkey, daughter of William Conkey and Rebecca Hamilton.¹
     He was of Pelham, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹ He and Martha had the following known children: David, John, Ann, Sarah.¹

     Elizabeth Thompton married Ezekial Conkey, son of William Conkey and Rebecca Hamilton, on 24 December 1784.¹
     She and Ezekial had the following known children: John (b 21 December 1787), Rebecca (b 29 April 1789), Betsy C. (b 18 June 1795), Ezekial C. (b 25 August 1797), Carlia (b 13 March [a handwritten note says 18 Mar] 1799).¹

     William Choat Jr. married Molly Rebecca Conkey, daughter of William Conkey and Rebecca Hamilton, on 25 October 1786.¹

     Molly Thompson married Joel Conkey, son of William Conkey and Rebecca Hamilton, in January 1796.¹

     James Hamilton married Rebecca (?).⁴ He died between 25 April 1735 and 16 May 1735 in Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.^5,6
     The listing here of his given name as James is from a handwritten note in the book by Salome Hamilton, below the paragraph on John Hamilton, that says "The father; James, died in Worcester, 1735." Barden lists his name as James on p. 28, and as John on p. 57.^4,7 Like his father, he was a minister.⁸ He and his wife Rebecca came to Massachusetts in 1716, possibly from Londonderry, Ireland.^1,7
     His will was dated 25 April 1735, and proved 16 May 1735 in Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts. He left his real estate to his sons Thomas, Michael, and John, to be divided equally. His daughter Frances received two cows, plus whatever household goods her mother chose to give her, and his son Thomas received a bull. His mother Rebecca was to have the remainder for her use during her lifetime, and to live with their son John, who was to receive what was left after her death. His brother John, wife Rebecca, and Samuel Calhoone were named executors.⁵

     Rebecca (?) married James Hamilton, son of John Hamilton.¹ She died on 25 May 1769 in Pelham, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.²
     The listing here of her given name as Rebecca is from a handwritten note in the book by Salome Hamilton, below the paragraph on John Hamilton, that says "The mother; Rebecca, died in Pelham May 25, 1769."¹ She and her husband James came to Massachusetts in 1716, possibly from Londonderry, Ireland.^3,4

     John Hamilton was born on 21 May 1716 in mid-Atlantic as his parents were immigrating to America.¹ He married Mary Lockhart possibly in Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.² He died on 25 February 1798 at age 81.¹ He was buried in Prescott, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.²
     He and his wife Mary settled in Pelham, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, in 1742.³ He served as assessor there in 1743, and was also listed as an officer to enforce a law about burning wood. He was constable in 1750.³
     He and Mary moved to Shutesbury, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, by 1772, possibly earlier.³ He served as the first representative from Shutesbury to the General Court.³

     Mary Lockhart was born on 18 May 1717.¹ She married John Hamilton, son of James Hamilton and Rebecca (?), possibly in Worcester, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.¹ She died on 10 June 1799 at age 82.¹ She was buried in Prescott, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹
     Her surname also appears as Lockhard.¹ She and her husband John settled in Pelham, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts, in 1742.² They moved to Shutesbury, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, by 1772, possibly earlier.²

     Michael Hamilton was born about 1702 in Ireland.² He married (?) Forbush.³
     He settled in Brookfield, Worcester Co., Massachusetts.³

     Frances Hamilton married Patrick Peebles.² She died without issue.²

     Patrick Peebles married Frances Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton and Rebecca (?).¹

     James Hamilton married first Phoebe Henderson on 14 February 1764.³ He married second Esther Brakenridge, daughter of James Brakenridge, on 6 February 1766 (the text says 1776, but based on the birth dates of their children, this is likely a typo).³
     Before his first marriage James Hamilton lived in Colrain, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.³ He and his first wife Phoebe settled in Palmer, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.³ They had no children.³ He and his second wife Esther had the following known children: James (b 17 November 1766), John (b 1 November 1768, d 12 July 1824), Francis (b 11 June 1771, d 10 April 1847), Sally (b 15 February 1774), Phoebe (b 5 September 1776).³

     Margaret Hamilton was born in 1741.² She married Ephraim Hamilton, son of Arthur Hamilton, on 7 July 1767 in Pelham, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and Ephraim had the following known children: Molly (b 23 April 1769), Martha (b 1771), Armor (b 2 April 1775).²

     Frances Hamilton was born on 2 June 1744.² She died unmarried on 3 July 1802 at age 58.²
     She was very good at needlework.²

     Patrick Hamilton was born in 1748.² He married Rebecca Fletcher.² He died on 15 August 1821 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.²
     He and Rebecca had the following known children: Ruth (b 27 September 1780, d 9 April 1854), Lydia (b 7 February 1783, d 11 June 1806), David (b 14 June 1785, d 25 August 1828), Joanna (b 9 January 1788, d 11 February 1794), Simeon (b 14 April 1792, d 31 August 1871), Levi (b 25 October 1794, d 19 August 1873), Salome (b 15 May 1797, d 25 October 1803).²

     John Hamilton married Betsey Barr.² He died in 1825 in Norwich, Chenango Co., New York.²
     He and his wife Betsey moved to Norwich, Chenango Co., New York, from Shutesbury, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.² They had the following known children: David, James, Betsey, Polly, Orris, George, Sally.²

     Rebecca Hamilton married James Cowden on 9 January 1778 in Pelham, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and her husband James settled in Norwich, Chenango Co., New York.² They had no children.²

     Andrew Hamilton married Mary Works.²
     He and Mary had two known children, Polly (b 16 January 1776) and Samuel (b 27 February 1778, d 12 October 1855).²

     Obadiah Hamilton married Lusanna Richardson on 26 March 1789 in Cummington, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.^2,4 He died in 1828 in Perinton, Monroe Co., New York.¹
     He was a printer in Northampton, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.⁵ From Northampton, he moved to Perry, Wyoming Co., New York, and later to Rue, New York.⁵

     David Hamilton died at age 16.²

     Martha Hamilton was born on 15 February 1765 or 1763.² She married Israel Crossett on 19 December 1788.³ She died on 1 April 1845 in Shutesbury, Franklin Co., Massachusetts.²
     She and Israel had the following known children: Sophia (b 5 November 1789, d 30 May 1866), Tyla (b 9 November 1791, d 17 November 1844), Fanny (b 2 May 1793, d as a child), Clara (b 2 July 1795), Parna (b 22 May 1797), Adelina or Adeline (b 15 August 1799, d 20 September 1870), Archibald (b 9 October 1801), Caroline (b 17 May 1807, d as a child), Sarah (b 11 November 1809).²

     Phoebe Henderson married James Hamilton, son of John Hamilton and Mary Lockhart, on 14 February 1764.¹
     She and her husband James settled in Palmer, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹ They had no children.¹

     Esther Brakenridge married James Hamilton, son of John Hamilton and Mary Lockhart, on 6 February 1766 (the text says 1776, but based on the birth dates of their children, this is likely a typo).¹
     She and James had the following known children: James (b 17 November 1766), John (b 1 November 1768, d 12 July 1824), Francis (b 11 June 1771, d 10 April 1847), Sally (b 15 February 1774), Phoebe (b 5 September 1776).¹

     Ephraim Hamilton married Margaret Hamilton, daughter of John Hamilton and Mary Lockhart, on 7 July 1767 in Pelham, Hampshire Co., Massachusetts.¹
     He and Margaret had the following known children: Molly (b 23 April 1769), Martha (b 1771), Armor (b 2 April 1775).¹