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-> Letter dated 6 April 1935 from the General Accounting Office, Washington, DC shows: "Thomas Hampton, pensioner of the Revolutionary War, Certificate 7781, Missouri Agency, died 13 July 1840." -> Copy of record at Veterans Administration, Washington DC shows: "Thomas Hampton, b. Caroline, Virginia, d. 1840, Lincoln, Missouri..." "While living in Caroline County, he enlisted in 1777 and served until March 1780, as private in Captain Ambrose Dudley's company in Colonel's Brent's Virginia regiment andwasi n the battle of Monmouth. He was allowed pension on application executed 6 November, 1832 while a resident of Troy, Lincoln, Missouri, aged seventy-two years. He died 13 July, 1840." -> Letter of Administration for Thomas Hampton dated 4 August, 1840, No. 109, State of Missouri, County of Lincoln, shows: "John S. Besser... says that Thomas Hampton, Sally ---, Nancy Armstrong, heirs of Tabita Knowlton, heirs of Joseph Hampton, Benjamin Hampton, heirs of Lowery Hampton & Julia Besser are the only heirs... of Thomas Hampton, dec." Source: Records of descendant Paul F Smith. -> To see images of documents of Thomas Hampton, click here: http://www.adkins9.net/media/Hampton,Thos_Docs.htm |
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"...Besser was married four times, but had children only with his first wife, Julia Hampton, daughter of Thomas Hampton, an American Revolutionary War soldier and relative of Gen. Wade Hampton." "Julia Hampton was the niece of General Wade Hampton who commanded on the Northern Frontier during the War of 1812." Source: Bio by George Wyche, M.D. NB: Possibly Dr. George Carroll Wyche, 1824-1871, who served as a surgeon in the Confederate Army - http://www.adkins9.net/individual.php?pid=I7311 |
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Thomas Hampton, Residence: 1788, Fayette, Kentucky, USA - Note: 1788 Census Fayette KY (unconfirmed) Thomas Hampton, Residence: 1790, Owen, Kentucky, USA - Note: 1790 Census Owen KY (unconfirmed) Kentucky Census, 1810-90, Name: Thomas Hampton, State: KY, County: Mercer County, Township: No Township Listed, Year: 1800, Record Type: Tax list, Database: KY Early Census Index (Unconfirmed) 1810 United States Federal Census - Name: Thos Hampton, County: Bracken, State: Kentucky, Household: 1 m <10, 1 m 10-15, 1 m 26-44, 1 m 45+, 3 f <10, 1 f 26-44 (unconfirmed) NB - research only: '1852 Deaths in Butler County, Kentucky, Vital Statistics Records,' www.kytnresearch.com/but52dea.pdf James D. Hampton, 18 mo, M - John M. Hampton, July 8; Thomas Hampton, 55, M, M, [Parents not recorded,] July 4; Benj Hampton, 28, M, M, [Parents not recorded,] July 6; Thomas Hampton Jr, 18, M, S, Thomas Hampton, July 6; Julia Hampton, 47, F, M, [Parents not recorded,] Nov |
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The Battle of Monmouth was an American Revolutionary War battle fought in New Jersey on June 28, 1778, that was a turning point of the American Revolution. The main Continental Army under George Washington attacked the rear of the British Army's column led by Sir Henry Clinton as they left Monmouth Court House (modern Freehold Borough). (Additional Note: "Captain Ambrose Dudley, Orange county, who was a minister of the Baptist persuasion, yet felt it his duty, in those perilous times, to give the strongest evidence of his love to his country. Captain Dudley's company belonged to the Second Virginia Regiment. After remaining in Virginia some time, his company marched to Valley Forge, in 1788.") |
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From Kentucky Land Office, Kentucky Secretary of State, http://www.sos.ky.gov/land/military/revwar/RWmilitarydistrict.htm "Before June 1, 1792, Kentucky was a part of Virginia. A Resolution to the Virginia General Assembly dated December 19, 1778, proposed the location of the Military District as follows: "That it is the opinion of this committee, that a certain tractof country to be bounded by the Green river and a southeast course from the head thereof to the Cumberland mountains, with the said mountains to the Carolina line, with the Carolina line to the Cherokee or Tennessee river, with the said river to the Ohio river, and with the Ohio river to the said Green river, ought to be reserved for supplying the officers and soldiers in the Virginia line with the respective proportions of land which have been or may be assigned to them by the general assembly, saving and reserving the land granted to Richard Henderson and company, and their legal rights to such persons as have heretofore actually located lands and settled thereon within the bounds aforesaid." The Virginia Land Law of May 3, 1779, confirmed the location proposed in the resolution. Also: Each state decided the veteran’s land allotment. Legislation by the Virginia General Assembly & research by Bockstruck indicates Virginia paid the following bounties for service in the Revolutionary War: -Soldier or Sailor who served his 3 yr enlistment or to the end of the war -- 100 acres -Noncommissioned officer who enlisted & served his 3 yr enlistment -- 200 acres -Soldier or Sailor who served throughout the war -- 400 acres -Noncommissioned officer who served throughout the war -- 400 acres |
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The 2d Virginia Regiment (the spelling most commonly used in period references) was authorized by the Virginia Convention, July 17, 1775, as a force of regular troops for the Commonwealth's defense. It consisted of seven companies, 476 privates andthe usual regimental officers. William Woodford, of Caroline County, was named colonel, along with Lieutenant Colonel Charles Scott and Major Alexander Spotswood were the regiment's initial field officers. Virginia had been divided into 16 military districts which took their name from the predominant county in the grouping. For instance, Prince William District included Fairfax and Loudoun Counties as well. Commander: Col. Gregory Smith 1777-78, Col Brent 1779 (possibly Valley Forge) |
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-> *IMPORTANT NOTE* There is no evidence of Thomas parentage. It is known that Thomas was a cousin of some degree to Gen. Wade Hampton (1752-1853) of the Revolutionary War, and was a descendant of Rev Thomas Hampton II (1623-1690). This relationship of Thomas as a son as shown is the most probable at this time, and displays Wade and Thomas as second cousins. Thomas had a son by the name of Lowery T. Hampton (1790-1836). It is also known that James Hampton (1754-1809) had a son named Sidney Lowery Hampton (1781-1820). The relationship shown would make the two Lowery's third cousins. (The origination of the given name Lowery is not known, but is speculated in the "Notes" at http://www.adkins9.net/individual.php?pid=I2247 ..."Three men, Nathan Winston, William Almond, and Richard Lowry all testified that John [II] had given Sarah the money..." Source: Tidewater Virginia Families, p. 335. [NB: If Richard Lowry was a personal friend of John Hampton II, this may be the origination of the given name Lowery or Lowry recurring in many Hampton descendants. From Jokagal: "Thomas (1759-1840) had a son named Benjamin b. in 1813 in KY by his wife Rebecca. Benjamin married a Mary (last name unk) in KY and had the following children: JOHN, JEREMIAH, Henry, TURNER, and Margaret. I am wondering if your Thomas is from the John Hampton/Mary Turner family --- Jacob Hampton, son of John and Mary Turner Hampton also had a son named Turner and Jacob's son, Thomas who married Abigail Laws also had a son named Jeremiah as did William Turner Hampton , who was the son of Thomas and Abigail. Benjamin stayed in KY and some of the children of Jacob and Judith Hampton spent some time in KY -- e.g. Joel Hampton. |
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"12. William Hampton (John, Thomas, William), of Caroline County, left will 20 Dec. 1749-13 March 1749/50 [Stafford Co. Will Bk. O., p.85.] He married (1) ____ and (2), after 9 Sept. 1749 [Caroline Co. Order Bk. 1746-54, p. 173 as Martha Catlett.] Martha ____, widow of Thomas Catlett, who died before 12 March 1761 when her estate was ordered appraised [Caroline Co. Order Bk., p. 144.] "Issue [William Carter Stubbs, "A History of Two Virginia Families... Baytop... Catlett... (New Orleans, La. 918), p. 36]: (by 1) 28. Edward; 29. George; 30. Thomas, possibly the Thomas, born about 1760 in Caroline County, who was a private in the 2nd Virginia State Regiment, 1777-80, lived at Troy, Mo., 1832, and died 13 July 1840 [Revolutionary War pension application, Thomas Hampton,, S. 16842, National Archives]; 31. John; 32. Susannah; 33. Francis; 34. William." Source: Adventurers of Purse and Person, Virginia, 1607-1624/5: Families G-P (Google eBook), John Frederick Dorman, Genealogical Publishing Com, Feb 1, 2005, pp. 250-251, http://goo.gl/rkX7l NB: Martha Thornton, 1668-1761, daughter of Francis Thorton & Alice Savage. She m. Maj. Thomas Catlett, 1669-1739. Martha Thornton Catlett, 1696-1761, dau of Martha Thornton & Thomas Catlett, m. William Hampton, 1685-1750. William Hampton, 1685-1750 - http://www.adkins9.net/individual.php?pid=I1624 - married Martha Thornton Catlett, 1696-1761 - http://www.adkins9.net/individual.php?pid=I1762 |
| Birth | American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) - Name: Thomas Hampton, Birth Date: 1760, Birthplace: Virginia, Volume: 71, Page Number: 331, Reference: Gen. Column of the " Boston Transcript". 1906-1941.( The greatest single source of material for gen. Data for the N.E. area and for the period 1600-1800. Completely indexed in the Index.): 2 Sep 1931, 2253 |
| Birth | NB: According to my calculations, probably between Jun 1759 and May 1760. |
| Birth | *IMPORTANT NOTE* There is no evidence of Thomas parentage other than his being a "cousin" of Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton (1752-1835.) |
| Military | PATRIOT - American Revolution - Enlisted in Caroline County in 1777 in the 2nd Virginia Regiment (State Line) and served until March 1780, as private in Captain Ambrose Dudley's company in Colonel Brent's Virginia regiment and fought in the Battle of Monmouth, New Jersey. (See notes: 'Battle of Monmouth.') |
| Military | NSSAR Patriot Index shows: Thomas Hampton, Pvt, VA, b. 1760, VA, d. 1840, MO, dau. Julia Hampton m. John Slater Besser (ANC 102032, TX# 02469); NSSAR Graves Register shows: Thomas Hampton, b. 1760, d. 1840, buried County Cem, Woodson Twp, LincolnC o., MO |
| Military | DAR Index shows: Thomas Hampton, b. 1760 VA, d. 13 Jul 1840 MO, m. (1) XX, Pvt VA PNSR |
| Military | Abstracts of Rev War Pension Files shows: Thomas (16842, VA Line, b. Caroline Cty, VA, lived there at enlistment, appl 6 Nov 1832, Lincoln, Cty, MO, aged 72, res. of MO, d. 13 Jul 1840. |
| Military | From Revolutionary War Land Grants: Hampton, Thomas, Va. Private. 10 Oct. 1783 100 acres. Source: Revolutionary War Bounty Land Grants. Also transcription from "Land Warrant Voucher - Hampton, Thos" by Thomas Adkins, 2007: "This is to certify thatThos. Hampton enlisted under me as a soldier in the 2d Va. Regiment [?] of March 1777, for the term of three years. June 21, 1783. Robt Woolfolk, Recruiting Officer; Copy, G Stark[?]; "I do certify that Thos. Hampton a soldier in the 2 Virginia State Regt. having duly served his time f or which he was enlisted, he is hereby discharged from the S.[?] service given under my hand this 10 day of April 1780. James Quarles, Major; Copy ,G Stark[?]" |
| Military | -> NB: Documents relating to Thomas Hampton's military service, pension, and other obtained from NARA (National Archives & Records Administration) can be seen at http://www.adkins9.net/media/Hampton,Thos_Docs.htm |
| Residence | Possible: Note: 1788 Census Fayette KY - Thomas Hampton, Residence: 1788, Fayette, Kentucky, USA |
| Residence | Possible: 1790 Census Owen KY - Thomas Hampton, Residence: 1790, Owen, Kentucky, USA |
| Historical | More than 4,000 residents died from yellow fever. |
| Residence | Possible: Kentucky Census, 1810-90 - Name: Thomas Hampton, State: KY, County: Mercer County, Township: No Township Listed, Year: 1800, Record Type: Tax list, Database: KY Early Census Index |
| Residence | 1810 United States Federal Census - Bracken, KY - Thos Hampton - 1 m <10, 1 m 10-15, 1 m 26-44, 1 m 45+, 3 f <10, 1 f 26-44 (about 1802 to 1812 Bracken, Kentucky, USA.) |
| Residence | Additional Note: -> The Louisiana Territory had five subdivisions St. Louis District, St. Charles District, Ste. Genevieve District, Cape Girardeau District and New Madrid District. In 1806, the territorial legislature created the District ofAr kansas from lands ceded by the Osage Nation. The remainder was known as the Upper Louisiana Territory. On October 1, 1812, Governor Clark organized the five administrative districts of Upper Louisiana Territory into counties, which later becamethe first five counties of Missouri Territory. In 1818, Franklin and Jefferson counties were formed out of the original St. Louis County, leaving St. Louis County with the land that today comprises St. Louis County and St. Louis. The LouisianaTerrito ry was renamed Missouri Territory in 1812 to avoid confusion with the new state of Louisiana. |
| Marriage | Kentucky Marriages, 1802-1850 - Hampton, Thomas; Jameson, Rebecca; 02 Mar 1802, Kentucky, Fayette County |
| Marriage | NB: "[Lowery Hampton] appears to be a kin of Thomas Hampton, who married Sally's step-mother in 1802 after her father died. Lowry T. Hampton of St. Charles Parish, LA (territory, later MO territory), deeded, to Sam'l Renick, Barren Co., KY, land that his wife Sally inherited from her father John Jameson." Source: McMahan/Kilsdonk Ancestors, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kmcmahan&id=I17723 |
| Marriage | Kentucky Marriages, 1802-1850 - Hampton, Thomas; Jameson, Rebecca; 02 Mar 1802, Kentucky, Fayette County |
| Marriage | NB: "[Lowery Hampton] appears to be a kin of Thomas Hampton, who married Sally's step-mother in 1802 after her father died. Lowry T. Hampton of St. Charles Parish, LA (territory, later MO territory), deeded, to Sam'l Renick, Barren Co., KY, land that his wife Sally inherited from her father John Jameson." Source: McMahan/Kilsdonk Ancestors, http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=kmcmahan&id=I17723 |
| Historical | Napoleon Bonaparte agrees to sell 800,000 square miles of land to the United States for $15 million. |
| Residence | 1810 United States Federal Census - Name: Thos Hampton, County: Bracken, State: Kentucky, Household: 1 m <10, 1 m 10-15, 1 m 26-44, 1 m 45+, 3 f <10, 1 f 26-44 (unconfirmed) |
| Historical | War of 1812 between the Americans and the British. |
| Residence | 1830 United States Federal Census - Name: Thomas Hampton, County: Lincoln, State: Missouri |
| Residence | 1840 United States Federal Census - Name: Thomas Hampton, Military Service: Veteran, 81 yrs.; Woodson, Lincoln, Missouri; Head of family: John S. Besser |
| Historical | Cholera killed 4,340 people in New Orleans & over 3,000 in New York City. |
| Historical | The Texas Revolution (or Texas War of Independence) was fought from October 2, 1835 to April 21, 1836 between Mexico and the Texas (Tejas) portion of the Mexican state of Coahuila y Tejas. The Texas Revolution erupted in 1836, after Texas declared its independence from Mexico. Mexico responded by invading Texas, where General Santa Anna won decisive victories in the battles of the Alamo and Goliad. The war ended at the Battle of San Jacinto (about 20 miles (32 km) east of modern day downtown Houston) where General Sam Houston led the Texas Army to victory in 18 minutes over a portion of the Mexican Army under Santa Anna, who was captured shortly after the battle. The conclusion of the war resulted in the creation of the Republic of Texas. |
| Residence | "Thomas Hampton, age: 81, head of family: John S. Besser, Woodson, Lincoln County," Source: Census of Pensioners |
| Death | Name: Thomas Hampton 02 Apr 1833, Pvt. d. July 13, 1840. #7,781, Death Records of Livingston County, Missouri 1883-1890 and Agency Roll of Pensioners of Missouri |
| Burial | NSSAR Graves Register shows: Thomas Hampton, b. 1760, d. 1840, buried County Cem, Woodson Twp, Lincoln Co., MO |
| Probate | Inventory of estate of Thomas Hampton, dated August 4, 1840, No. 109, State of Missouri, County of Lincoln SS "John S. Besser being duly sworn upon his oath, says, that Thomas Hampton, Sally ---, Nancy Armstrong, the heirs of Tabitha Knowlton, heirs of Joseph Hampton, Benjamin Hampton, the heirs of Lowery Hampton and Julia Besser are the only heirs and legal representatives of Thomas Hampton, dec. Inventory of estate taken this 25th day of August 1840. A pension certificate from the United States entltliing said Thomas Hampton to a pension of eighty dollars annually. Date of letters, August 4, 1840, Book A, Page 130 of Administration Source: Lincoln County, Missouri, Wills. Donated by Troy Chapter, Troy, Missouri. For images of copies of 'Documents of Thomas Hampton,' click here: http://www.adkins9.net/media/Hampton,Thos_Docs.htm |
Media
 Multimedia Object |  Census of Pensioners - Missouri (M203)
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Multimedia Object |  Land Warrant Voucher - Hampton, Thomas (M475)
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Multimedia Object |  Land-Office Military Warrant No. 1842 - Thomas Hampton (M472)
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Multimedia Object |  Pathfinders of Texas, May 21, 1836 (M796)
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Multimedia Object | Battle of Monmouth (M204) |
Multimedia Object |  Spirit of 1776 - American Revolution (M38)
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Multimedia Object |  Thomas Hampton - Affidavit of Revolutionary Service (M4076)
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