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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]
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.”
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]
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]
See Also: Wikidata: Item Q266695, en:Wikipedia
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