Shown on 1881 census aged 31 years, born Ratho, a Lademan living at 1 Pend Back Street, Dalkeith with his wife Mary and children William, George and James.

Death record for Dalkeith shows that William Hamilton, Loadman, married, Name of Spouse: Mary Pryde died on 21st June 1881 at 4:30 a.m. at Smail's Land, Back Street, Dalkeith aged 32 years. Parents: William Hamilton, General Labourer, deceased and Isabella Hamilton, maiden surname Pryde, deceased. Cause of death: Erysipelas of Head 8 days; Meningitis 4 days., as certified by J Still Thomson, Physician, Dalkeith. Informant:- William Pryde, Father-in-law, Lugton, Dalkeith. Registered at Dalkeith on 22nd June 1881.



Memorial Inscription Old Kirk, Dalkeith states:-

"...also William Hamilton Lodeman died 21st June 1881 aged 32 years..."

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ILLIAM HAMILTON:

Burial: Aft. 21 June 1881, St. Nicholas Church Cemetery, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK50

Cause of Death: Erysipelas of Head - 8 days; Meningitis - 4 days51

Inft on death: 22 June 1881, William Pryde, Father-in-law51

Medical Information: As certified by J Still Thomson, Physician, Dalkeith

Occupation: Bef. 21 June 1881, Lodeman52

Where brd/crem: Aft. 21 June 1881, St. Nicholas Old Kirk, Dalkeith, Midlothian, Scotland, UK53