Wade Hampton
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Wade Hampton (abt. 1752 - abt. 1835)

Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton
Born about in Halifax, Halifax, Virginiamap [uncertain]
Ancestors ancestors
Husband of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
Husband of — married 19 Aug 1786 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Died about at about age 82 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, United Statesmap [uncertain]
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Biography

Notables Project
Wade Hampton is Notable.
1776 Project
Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton served with 6th South Carolina Regiment, Continental Army during the American Revolution.
Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton served for Louisiana in the War of 1812
Service started:
Unit(s):
Service ended:
  • Revolutionary War veteran, serving from South Carolina.
  • Gen. Hampton served two terms in the US Congress from South Carolina.
  • Planter & slave owner.

Maj. Gen. Wade Hampton. [1][2]

Born 1754[2]

Marriage and Family He was the husband of Harriet Flud (SAR#77628) — married 19 Aug 1786 in Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina, and the father of Francis Frank Hampton.

Died BG Wade Hampton Sr passed away 4 Feb 1835 in Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, United States.[3][2][4]

Letters

https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=scs_anpgm

Addition, 1780 and 1788, to Wade Hampton I Papers Two letters, 12 Ap[ri]l 1780 and 18 March 1788, written by Wade Hampton I (1752- 1835) to Thomas Rutledge and Seaborn Jones, respectively, form an addition to the Hampton family papers. The first, written from “Biggon Church” [i.e. Biggin Church, in St. John's Parish (Berkeley County, S.C.)] to Rutledge in Charleston, S.C., discusses attempts by Hampton to transport flour for the army by boats and wagons. He informs Rutledge that “all the waggons that can be spared from Genl. [William] Woodford’s Briggade shall be imployed in getting down the Flour to Canehoy. But...the Boat cannot be down so soon as we expected on account of an accident that happen’d her in taking her to the Landing.” He goes on to assure Rutledge that “as soon as any of the Boats arrive at Lenud’s Ferry, I shall be on the spot, & will apply for the waggons, which...are near that place.” Hampton concludes by describing a boat “Lodged in Santee Loaded for Camden” which he can have at Lenud’s Ferry loaded with flour in ten to twelve days as it “cannot be of any service to the owner, as the Hands are Run away.” The second letter, from Hampton to Seaborn Jones, discusses an apparent land dispute involving the former. He tells Jones that “I have very suff[icien]t Gen[er]al Warrantee Titles from McQueen for those Lands - but those from the Heirs of Fitch to him are not in my possession. I presume they are in his; being left with him, perhaps to be recorded, - for my Titles have particular reference to those.” Hampton informs Jones that he had examined the conveyances to McQueen from “George Rout, & Peter Bacott who married the only Daughter (or Grand-Daughter) of Mrs. Fitch,” but assumes that it would not “be possible for us to be ready for tryal this Court.” He concludes by asking Jones to write him when “you think we shall, and I will make a point of attending.”

Slaves

It was said that he was the wealthiest planter in the U.S. and possessed some 3,000 slaves amongst his holdings. His plantation was known as the Hampton-Preston House. It was purchased by Wade Hampton I in about1820. His son Wade Hampton II and grandson Wade Hampton III also resided in the home at various times, although ownership passed after Hampton I's death to his daughter Caroline and her husband, State Senator John S. Preston.

Research Note- Probate records need to be looked at to find more of the enslaved. The following census records are just a beginning. A plantation FSP also needs to be created.

1790 Census, Richland, South Carolina: 89 enslaved. [5]

1810 Census, Richland, South Carolina: 35 enslaved. (might be his son, Wade Hampton, Jr.)[6]

1820 Census, Richland, South Carolina: 434 enslaved. [7]

1830 Census, Richland, South Carolina: 300 enlaved. [8]

Burial

Wade Hampton I is interred in the churchyard at Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbia, South Carolina's capital city.

His son Wade Hampton II and grandson Wade Hampton III also became prominent in South Carolina's social and political circles.

Probate: 11 FEB 1835. Charleston, South Carolina, USA. [3]

Legacy

  • Hampton County, South Carolina is named in the General's honor.

Sources

  1. Genealogical Collection; Author: Daughters of the American Revolution (South Carolina); Probate Place: Charleston, South Carolina
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ancestry.com U.S., Newspaper Extractions from the Northeast, 1704-1930 Publication: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2014; Repository: #R65
  3. 3.0 3.1 Ancestry.com South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980 Publication: Name: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.; Location: Provo, UT, USA; Date: 2015; Repository: #R65 Genealogical Collection; Author: Daughters of the American Revolution (South Carolina); Probate Place: Charleston, South Carolina File
  4. South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964: "South Carolina Probate Re...d Loose Papers, 1732-1964"
    Catalog: Richland County, South Carolina miscellaneous estate records, 1799-1955 Estate papers, Box 13, packages 301-325
    Image path: South Carolina Probate Records, Files and Loose Papers, 1732-1964 > Richland > Probate Court, Estate papers > 1799-1955 > Box 013, Packages 301-325 > image 71 of 353
    FamilySearch Image: 939L-6HR4-3 (accessed 27 May 2023)
    • loose probate papers
  5. 1790 Census:"1790 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1790; Census Place: Richland, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 139; Image: 96; Family History Library Film: 0568151
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 5058 #392426 (accessed 22 June 2022)
    Wade Hampton.
  6. 1810 Census: "1810 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1810; Census Place: Richland, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 319; Image: 00308; Family History Library Film: 0181420
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7613 #590727 (accessed 22 June 2022)
    Wade Hampton.
  7. 1820 Census:"1820 United States Federal Census"
    1820 U S Census; Census Place: Richland, Richland, South Carolina; Page: 15; NARA Roll: M33_121; Image: 167
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7734 #984501 (accessed 22 June 2022)
    Wade Hampton Senior.
  8. 1830 Census:"1830 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1830; Census Place: Richland, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 171; Page: 421; Family History Library Film: 0022505
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8058 #662351 (accessed 22 June 2022)
    Wade Hampton Senior.
  • Wikipedia: Wade Hampton
  • M1621 Houma Plantation.
  • Repository: R65 Ancestry.com

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