Early Timeline: The HAMPTON Family of Amelia and Halifax Counties, Virginia

1739 William Eckhols petitioned the court, and Paul Pigg, Matthew Talbert, Bat. Austin, George Hamm, and John Hampton were ordered taken off William Clement's road and ordered to Eckhols' road. (Court for April 20, 1739; see Court Order Book 1, p. 65.) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 1, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1735-1746, Mid-South Publishing Co., Amelia, Virginia, 1985, p. 46]

1740 John Hampton - 1 tithe (Amelia County tithable list of John Burton above Flatt Creek) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1740 On 28 June, 1740, George Marchbanks of Amelia County sold John Hampton of Amelia County 200 acres in Amelia County on Walkers Creek near the property of George Marchbanks, Franklin's and Walker's property for 20 pounds current money of Virginia. The land was part of a patent granted to George Marchbanks on 29 June 1739. Witnesses were Richd. Eckhols, John Gillintine, and William Jackson. The deed was signed by George Marchbanks. Possession of the property was obtained on 28 June 1740. Ann, the wife of George Marchbanks relinquished her dower rights and the deed was ordered recorded on 18 July 1740. (Amelia County Deed Book 1, pp. 238-239.) [LDS Microfilm 0030431]

1740 The deed of George Marchbanks to John Hampton was ordered recorded after Ann Marchbanks relinquished her dower rights. (Court for July 16, 1740; see Court Order Book 1, p. 116.) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 1, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1735-1746, Mid-South Publishing Co., Amelia, Virginia, 1985, p. 67]

1741 John Hamton - 1 tithe (Amelia County tithable list of John Burton above Flatt Creek) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1742 William Clement Senr, John Hampton, Seaser, Chester, Sash, Philis, Lucy - 8 tithes (Amelia County William Clements betw Flatt and Appomattox) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1743 John Hamton - 1 tithe (Amelia County tithable list of William Clements betw Flatt and Appomattox) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

[NB: Based on tithe lists, Joseph Collins and his family may have been neighbors of John Hampton in 1741-1743]

1743 John Hampton was among those sworn for a grand jury. (Court for Nov. 18, 1743; see Court Order Book 1, p. 220) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 1, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1735-1746, Mid-South Publishing Co., Amelia, Virginia, 1985, p. 138]

1744 John Hampton - 1 tithe (Amelia County tithable list of William Clements betw Flatt and Appomattox) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1744 John Hampton was among those sworn for the jury for the case of Henry Vaughan vs. Patrick Adams (Court for 19 May 1744; see Court Order Book 1, p. 268)

[Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 1, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1735-1746, Mid-South Publishing Co., Amelia, Virginia, 1985, p. 154]

1744 John Hampton vs. James Collins continued (Court for 19 May 1744; see Court Order Book 1, p. 270) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 1, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1735-1746, Mid-South Publishing Co., Amelia, Virginia, 1985, p. 155]

1744 Complaint Rachael Hampton vs. Samuel Collins dismissed, complaintant being dead (Court for 21 July 1744; see Court Order Book 1, p. 277)

[Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 1, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1735-1746, Mid-South Publishing Co., Amelia, Virginia, 1985, p. 160]

1746 John Hampton, Jno Hampton Junr - 2 tithes (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb betw Flatt and Appomattox) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1746 John Hampton was among those sworn for the jury in the Trespass action of Charles Barrett, plt., vs David Neale, deft. (Court for 21 Nov. 1746; see Court Order Book 2, p. 27) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 2, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1746-1751, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, Georgia, 1997, p. 33]

1747 William Sewards Tithab, John Hamton, Harry, Congo, Cudgo, Pompy, Phillis, Margrit, Clorendo - 8 tithes (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb above Flatt) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1747 John Hampton Junr - 1 tithe (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb above Flatt) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1747 John Hampton was among those whose testimony resulted in Richard Eckhols being found guilty of willful and corrupt perjury (Court for 15 May 1747; see Court Order Book 2, p. 40) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 2, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1746-1751, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, Georgia, 1997, p. 50]

1747 John Hampton was among those sworn for a grand jury (Court for 20 Nov. 1747; see Court Order Book 2, p. 58) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 2, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1746-1751, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, Georgia, 1997, p. 66]

1748 John Hampton, William Walden(?), John Hampton Jun - 2 tithes (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb above Flatt) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1749 John Hamton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Thos. Burton) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1749 Mr William Seward [word/name illegible] John Hampton, Harry, Congo, Pompey, Philis, Clac, Corinder - 7 tithables (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb, Raleigh Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1749 Nathan Hampton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb, Raleigh Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1749 John Hampton Jr - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb, Raleigh Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

[NB: William Seward's tithables, Nathan Hampton, and John Hampton Jr appear in sequence in the Amelia County tithable list in 1749, indicating that they may have been neighbors]

1749 On 21 July 1749, William Marchbanks of Amelia County, planter, sold Andrew Lester of Amelia County, planter, an estimated 275 acres in Amelia County adjacent to Andrew Lester's corner on William Hurt's line, Joseph Collins' line, Mary Anne Marchbanks' line, Ursula Marchbanks' corner and line, John Hampton's corner and line, and Andrew Lester's corner and line for 25 pounds current money of Virginia. The deed was signed by Wm. Marchbanks. No witnesses were mentioned. Possession was obtained by Andrew Lester on 21 July 1749, and the deed was ordered recorded. (Amelia County Deed Book 3, pp. 276-278.) [LDS Microfilm 0030432]

1750 On 18 Jan. 1750, John Smith Junr. of Royleigh Parish, Amelia County, sold John Hamton Senr. of Royleigh Parish, Amelia County, an estimated 200 acres in Amelia County on the south side of Sandy Creek adjoining "the old line", L?il's line, and Jacob Seay's line for 30 pounds current money of Virginia. The deed was signed by John Smith Junr. [his mark]. No witnesses were mentioned. Possession was obtained by John Hampton on 18 Jan. 1750 and the deed was ordered recorded after Elizabeth, wife of John Smith Jr., relinquished her dower rights. (Amelia County Deed Book 3, pp. 543-544.) [LDS Microfilm 0030432]

1750 On 18 Jan. 1750, John Hampton of Amelia County sold George Evings [also Evans] of Amelia County 200 acres in Amelia County on Walker's Creek, adjoining Luis Franklin's line and George Marchbanks' line for 70 pounds current money of Virigina. The land was part of a tract of land granted George Marchbanks by patent dated 29 June 1739. The deed was signed by John Hamton [his mark]. No witnesses were mentioned. Possession was obtained by George Evings on 18 Jan. 1750 and the deed was ordered recorded after Mary, wife of John Hampton, relinquished her dower rights. (Amelia County Deed Book 3, pp. 546-547.) [LDS Microfilm 0030432]

1750/51 The deed of John Smith Jr. to John Hampton was ordered recorded. Elizabeth, wife of John Smith Jr., relinquished her dower rights (Court for 18 Jan. 1750/51; see Court Order Book 2, p. 296) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 2, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1746-1751, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, Georgia, 1997, p. 192]

1750/51 The deed of John Hampton to George Evans was ordered recorded. Mary, wife of John, relinquished her dower rights (Court for 18 Jan. 1750/51; see Court Order Book 1, p. 296) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, COURT ORDER BOOK 2, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1746-1751, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, Georgia, 1997, p. 192]

1751 John Hampton Senr - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1751 John Hampton Junr - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1751 Nathan Hampton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1751 John Hampton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Thomas Tabb) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

[NB: Nathan and John Hampton appear in the 1751 Amelia County tithable list in sequence, indicating that they may have been neighbors]

1752 Nathan Hampton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Jno Nash, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1752 John Hampton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Jno Nash, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1752 Jno Hamton - 40 [acres?} (Amelia County tithable list of Capt Thomas Tabb Pole) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1752 On 27 Aug. 1752, Henry Nelson of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, sold Robert Singleton of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, an estimated 200 acres of land on head branches of the north fork of Sandy Creek adjoining the lines and/or corners of Dawson, John Hampton [also Hamton], and James Singleton for 50 pounds current money. The deed was signed by Henry Nelson [his mark]. No witnesses were mentioned. Possession was obtained by Robert Singleton on 27 Aug. 1752 and the deed was ordered recorded after Mary, wife of Henry Nelson, relinquished her dower rights. (Amelia County Deed Book 4, pp. 430-431.) [LDS Microfilm 0030432]

1753 Jno Hampton Jnr - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Jno Nash, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1753 Jno Hampton & Micajah Hampton - 2 tithables (Amelia County tithable list of Jno Nash, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1753 Natl Hampton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Jno Nash, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

[NB: Jno Hampton Jnr, Jno Hampton & Micajah Hampton, and Natl Hampton appear in the 1753 Amelia County tithable list in sequence, indicating that they may have been neighbors]

1753 On 24 May 1753, William Ray of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, sold John Hampton of Nottoway Parish 200 acres more or less in Amelia County adjoining the lines of Meadows and William Ray, Saylors Creek road, John Hampton's line, Hampton's Spring Branch, and the lines of Henry Isabell, Holland, Osborne, and Brumfield, with all houses, etc., for 25 pounds current money of Virginia. The land was part of a tract granted to Jacob Seay by patent dated 20 Aug. 1747 and then to William Ray by patent dated 16 Nov. 1752. The deed was singed by William Ray and Elizabeth Ray [her mark]. Witnesses were Gideon Johnson, Ashley Johnson, and Dasey Southall. Possession was obtained by John Hampton on 24 May 1753 and the deed was ordered recorded that same day after Elizabeth, wife of William Ray, relinquished her dower rights. (Amelia County Deed Book 5, pp. 7-10.) [LDS Microfilm 0030433]

1754 John Hampton & John Hampton Jr - 2 tithables (Amelia County tithable list of Henry Ward, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1754 Nathan Hampton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Henry Ward, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1754 On 28 March 1754, John Hampton of Amelia County sold Robert Singleton of Amelia County 50 acres more or less in Amelia County adjoining line of Quarles, Sandy Creek, James Singleton's spring branch, and Robert Singleton for 7 pounds, 5 shillings current money. The deed was signed by John Hampton. No witnesses were mentioned. Possession was obtained by Robert Singleton on 28 March 1754 and the deed was ordered recorded the same day. (Amelia County Deed Book 5, pp. 123-125.) [LDS Microfilm 0030433]

1755 John Hampton - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Henry Ward, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1755 John Hampton Jr - 1 tithable (Amelia County tithable list of Henry Ward, Nottoway Parish) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1755 John Hampton - 85 [what?] (Amelia County list of Colo Richd Bookers Pole) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1755 John Hampton Junr - 182 [what?] (Amelia County list of Colo Richd Bookers Pole) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1756 John Hampton Jr - 1 tithe (Amelia County tithable list of Henry Ward, Nottoway) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1756 On 24 March 1756, John Hampton Senr. of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, gave John Hampton Junr. of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, 150 acres more or less in Nottoway Parish adjoining the lines of John Ray, William Ray, the road, head of a branch entering Sandy Creek, the lines of John Hampton Sr., John Good, and Charles Johnson, and Frankens Creek for "the love he bears his well beloved Son". The deed was signed by John Hampton [his mark]. No witnesses were mentioned. Possession was obtained by John Hampton Jr. on 25 March 1756 and the deed was ordered recorded the same day. (Amelia County Deed Book 5, pp. 421-422) [LDS Microfilm 0030433]

1756 A deed with endorsements etc. from John Hampton to John Hampton junr. was acknowledged by John Hampton and ordered recorded (Court for 25 March 1756) [Amelia County Order Book No. 4, p. 42: LDS Microfilm 0030460, Item 2]

1756 John Hamton appeared on a list of soldiers from Amelia County who served in the French and Indian War. (Hening's Statutes Vol. 7, pp. 201-202) [Kathleen Halverson Hadfield, editor; W. Cary McConnaughey, associate editor; HISTORICAL NOTES ON AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, Amelia County Historical Committee, Amelia, VA, 1982, p. 504.]

1757 John Hampton against Robert Singleton, Petition, was by agreement of both parties dismissed with the defendant ordered to pay the costs [Amelia County Order Book No. 5, p. 4: LDS Microfilm 0030460, Item 4]

1757 Major Brumfield vs. John Hampton, Trespass, assault & battery, was discontinued per agreement by the parties involved (Court for 24 Nov. 1757) [Amelia County Order Book No. 5, p. 40: LDS Microfilm 0030460, Item 4]

1757 On 20 Dec. 1757, James Singleton of Amelia County sold Robert Singleton of same 125 acres more or less in Amelia County at the head of a creek and adjoining the lines of William Compton, Ephraim Dickins, John Hamton, Joseph Hawkins, James Singleton, and the road, with houses, etc., for 36 pounds current money of Virginia. The deed was signed by James Singleton [his mark]. Witnesses were William Compton, Joseph Hawkins, and Benjamin Cook. Possession was obtained by Robert Singleton on 20 Dec. 1758 and the deed was ordered recorded on 27 July 1758. (Amelia County Deed Book 6, pp. 361-363.) [LDS Microfilm 0030433]

1760 On 27 March 1760, John Hampton Junr., "now of the County of King William", sold Stephen Johnson of Amelia County an estimated 150 acres in Nottoway Parish being land given to John Jr. by his father, John Sr., by a deed dated 25 March 1756 and adjoining William and John Ray's corners, line of William Ray, the road, a branch that goes to Sandy Creek, the lines of John Hamton Senr., John Good, and Charles Johnson, and head of Franklins Creek, with houses, etc., for 30 pounds current money of Virginia. The deed was signed by John Hampton [his mark]. Witnesses were James Henderson and Wm. Johnson. The deed was ordered recorded on 27 March 1760. (Amelia County Deed Book 7, pp. 163-165.) [LDS Microfilm 0030434]

1760 On 24 April 1760, John Hampton [also Hamton] and Mary, his wife, of Nottoway Parish in Amelia County sold William Jones of Nottoway Parish an estimated 100 acres in Amelia County on Sandy Creek adjoining lines of John Hampton [and Mary], Singleton, Ephraim Dickens, with houses, etc., for 25 pounds current money of Virginia. This was a tract of land conveyed to John Hampton by deed by John Smith. The deed was signed by John Hampton [his mark]. The witnesses were William Johnson, James Ray, and Abijah Elmore. The deed was acknowledged on 24 April 1760 and ordered recorded. (Amelia County Deed Book 7, pp. 187-189.) [LDS Microfilm 0030434]

1761 On 7 Oct. 1761, William Wray [also Ray] and wife Elizabeth of Amelia County sold to Edmund Booker of Amelia County 403 acres in Amelia County on lower side of Little Saylors Creek, adjoining lands of Thomas Osborne, Edward Selbe, Stephen Johnson, John Hampton, Ephraim Dickens, Stephen Howell, Edmund Booker, John Ellington, and Charles Johnson, with houses, etc., for 150 pounds current money. The deed was singed by William Wray and Elizabeth Wray [her mark]. Witnesses were John Bentley, John Hampton, James Ray, and John Hampton Junr. Possession was obtained on 7 Oct. 1761 and the deed was acknowledged and ordered recorded on 22 Oct. 1761. (Amelia County Deed Book 7, pp. 520-522.) [LDS Microfilm 0030434]

1762 John Hamptons Tith, Collings Hampton & Nan - 2 tithes (Amelia County tithable list of Henry Ward, Nottoway) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1762 Micajah Hampton purchased 330 acres in Halifax County, VA, on both sides of Bradley Creek from Welcom William Hodges for 45 pounds on 20 May 1762. Signed by Welcom W. Hodges and witnessed by Wm (+) Laws, John (+) Dean, Joseph Collins. Recorded 20 May 1762 (see Deed Book 3, p. 298). [Marian Dodson Chiarito, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOKS 2, 3, 4, 5, & 6, 1759-1767, Iberian Publishing Co., Athens, GA, 1996]

1762 The Church Wardens of Nottoway Parish were ordered to bind out Lewis, Ann, and John Hampton, illegitimate children of Lea Hampton, according to Law (Court for 25 Feb. 1762) [Amelia County Court Order Book No. 6, p. 223: LDS Microfilm 0030461, Item 1]

1762 The Church Wardens of Nottoway Parish were ordered to bind out James Hampton, son of Phoebe Hampton, according to Law (Court for 24 June 1762) [Amelia County Court Order Book No. 6, p. 283: LDS Microfilm 0030461, Item 1]

1763 John Hampton's List of Tithes & Land, Collins Hampton - 1 tithe & 100 acres (Amelia County tithable list of Henry Ward, Nottoway) [LDS Microfilm 1902616]

1763 Phoebe Hampton identified the father of her illegitimate child as John Forrest. (Court for 24 Feb. 1763) [Amelia County Court Order Book No. 7, p. 28: LDS Microfilm 0030461, Item 2]

1763 John Hampton assignee of Wm. Jones Plt vs James Hurt, Deft, In Debt, was won by the Plaintiff because the Defendant did not appear. The Plaintiff was to recover 14 pounds Current Money of Virginia from the Defendant and John Bentley, the Defendant's security. The Defendant could discharge the Judgement by paying 7 pounds with 5 percent interest beginning 25 Dec. 1762. (Court for 26 May 1763) [Amelia County Court Order Book No. 7, p. 74: LDS Microfilm 0030461, Item 2]

1763 On 25 Aug. 1763, Stephen Johnson, Planter of Amelia County, sold James Seay, Planter of Amelia County, 150 acres at upper end of heads of Legon's mill creek at Hampton's Race Paths, adjoining the road, Thomas Sowel, John Ray, Charles Johnson, Edmund Booker, and John Hampton for 40 pounds. Possession was obtained on 25 Aug. 1763, and the deed was acknowledged and ordered recorded the same day after Mary, wife of Stephen Johnson, relinquished her dower rights. (See Amelia County Deed Book 8, pp. 191, 192.) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, DEED BOOK 7 AND DEED BOOK 8, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEEDS 1759-1765, Mid-South Publishing, Amelia, VA, 1990, p. 99]

1764 The Church Wardens of Raleigh Parish were ordered to bind out John, Elkanah, Roda, and Judy Hampton, children of Nathan Hampton. (Court for 23 Feb. 1764) [Amelia County Court Order Book No.8, p. 2: LDS Microfilm 0030461, Item 3]

1764 On 16 July 1764, William Jones of Amelia County sold Thomas Lester of Amelia County 50 acres adjoining the line of John Johnson, south fork of Sandy Creek, Sandy Creek, north fork of Sandy Creek, and line of Robert Singleton for 25 pounds. Witnesses were John Hamton, Benjamin Hawkins, and James League. The deed was proved by only two witnesses in July Court, 1764 and was never formally recorded. (See Amelia County, Packet #1, "Deeds not proven, A to H".) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, UNRECORDED DEEDS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS OF AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1750-1902, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, GA, no date, p. 78]

1765 At September Court 1765, Halifax County, Moses Bond, Plt., vs. John Hampton, Deft. On a Petition. Defendant agreed that Plaintiff's demand was just, judgment for the Plaintiff of 1 pound, 6 shillings, and his costs, and 7 shillings and 6 pence as the lawyers fee. (see Plea Book 5, Part 1, pp. 195-196). [TLC Genealogy, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, COURT ORDERS, 1764-1766 (PLEA BOOK NO. 5, Part 1), TLC, Miami Beach, 1999]

1765 At September Court 1765, Halifax County, John Thomason, assignee of William Thomason, Plt, vs. John Hampton, Deft, In Debt. Defendant cannot deny he owes the Plaintiff 7 pounds. Judgment for the Plaintiff, who is to receive his debt (7 pounds) plus costs. [TLC Genealogy, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, COURT ORDERS, 1764-1766 (PLEA BOOK NO. 5, Part 1), TLC, Miami Beach, 1999]

1765 On 20 Oct. 1765, John Hampton and wife Mary of Amelia County sold Henry Yarbrough of Amelia County 100 acres more or less in Amelia County on south side of Sandy Creek adjoining lands of James Sea, Wm. Farley, John Johnson, John Foster, Jr., John Booker, and Thomas Lowell, being all the remaining land in Amelia County belonging to John Hampton, for 50 pounds current money of Virginia. The deed was signed by John Hampton [his mark]. No witnesses were mentioned. The deed was acknowledged and ordered recorded on 24 Oct. 1765 and possession was obtained on 25 Oct. 1765. (Amelia County Deed Book 8, pp. 692-693.) [LDS Microfilm 0030434]

1765 John Hampton and his wife, Mary, entered into a Indenture of Feofment with Henry Yarboro, which was acknowledged by John Hampton and ordered recorded. (Court for 21 Oct. 1765) [Amelia County Court Order Book No. 9, p. 65: LDS Microfilm 0030462, Item 1]

1765 On 24 Oct. 1765, Edmund Booker and wife, Edith Marot, of Raleigh Parish, Amelia County, sold William Farley, Jr., of Nottoway Parish 200 acres in Amelia County on branches of Little Sailors Creek adjoining Hampton, a branch, a spring branch, Lick Branch, and the "old line". Possession was obtained on 24 Oct. 1765 and the deed was ordered recorded that same day after Edith Marot relinquished her dower rights. (See Amelia County Deed Book 8, pp. 704, 706.) [Gibson Jefferson McConnaughey, DEED BOOK 7 AND DEED BOOK 8, AMELIA COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEEDS 1759-1765, Mid-South Publishing, Amelia, VA, 1990, p. 148]

1767 At February Court 1767, Halifax County, John Hampton Sr., Plt., vs. John Dean, Deft, On an Attachment against the Defendant’s estate. "For reasons appearing," suit dismissed. (see Plea Book 5, Part 2, p. 409). [TLC Genealogy, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, COURT ORDERS, 1766-1767 (PLEA BOOK NO. 5, Part 2), TLC, Miami Beach, 1999]

1767 At February Court 1767, Halifax County, Joseph Collins was appointed surveyor of the road from Bates' Spring to Hickeys Road. The following were assigned to assist him in keeping the road clear and in repair: Peter Trible, John Rowden, Benjamin Burch, Joseph Street, John Mullins, John Francis, John Hampton, Daniel Hancock, Joseph Echols, Benjamin Hancock, Micajah Francis, Joseph Hancock, William Mullins, John Prewit, Richard Ashlock, John Silcock, Thomas Tinsley, and Travis Guthrey. (see Plea Book 6, pp. 272-273). [TLC Genealogy, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, COURT ORDERS, 1764-1766 (PLEA BOOK NO. 6), TLC, Miami Beach, 2000]

1767 At July Court 1767, Halifax County, John Dyer (Sr.), assignee of John Dyer, Jr., Plt. vs. John Hampton, In Debt. "For reasons appearing," suit dismissed. (see Plea Book 5, Part 2, p. 462). [TLC Genealogy, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, COURT ORDERS, 1766-1767 (PLEA BOOK NO. 5, Part 2), TLC, Miami Beach, 1999]

1767 On 10 Sept. 1767, George Anderson of Halifax County sold to John Hampton Sr. of Halifax County about 100 acres on the branches of Childrey Creek bounded by lines of Isaac Martin, Peter Tribble, plus houses, gardens, etc., for 12 pounds. Witnesses were Joseph Collins, Collins Hampton, and Peter Trible. The deed was recorded on 17 Sept. 1767 (see Halifax County Deed Book 7, p. 14). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1767-1772, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1989, p. 3]

1767 At September Court 1767, Halifax County, a deed from George Anderson to John Hampton Sr. was acknowledged and order recorded. (see Plea Book 6, p. 3). [TLC Genealogy, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, COURT ORDERS, 1764-1766 (PLEA BOOK NO. 6), TLC, Miami Beach, 2000]

1768 Micajah Hampton voted for Walter Coles, Esq., in an election in Halifax County, VA, for the Virginia House of Burgesses, 2 Dec. 1768. He also voted for Col. Robt. Wooding during that same election (at the time, voters made two selections). [Mary Bondurant Warren, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, COLONIAL POLL AND TITHABLES LISTS, Heritage Papers, Danielsville, GA, 1991]

1769 At February Court 1769, Halifax County, William Hall Senr. was appointed surveyor of the road from Laws's Ford to Bates's Spring. The following were assigned to assist him in keeping the road clear and in repair: Robert Weakley and his male tithables, John Laws and his, William Pearman, John Can and his, Elias Dejarnat and his, James Hodges and his, Micajah Hampton, John Milam, George Daley, Nathaniel Hall, John Nelson, Thomas Fambro, Anthony Buckner, James Glass, William Hall junr. James Ireland and Bartlet Milam. (Plea Book 6, p. 273) [LDS Microfilm 31921, Item 1]

1769 ("At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish the 17th day of January 1769").

"To the Church Wardens to be applied for the use of John Hampton and Thomas Hodges each 800 1600" (p. 101). [Marian Dodson Chiarito, VESTRY BOOK OF ANTRIM PARISH, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1752-1817, 1983.]

1769 ("At a Vestry held for Antrim Parish December the 29th 1769").

"To John Hampton for his & wifes Maintenance 1200" (p. 104). [Marian Dodson Chiarito, VESTRY BOOK OF ANTRIM PARISH, HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1752-1817, 1983.]

1769 A survey of 357 acres on Bradley and Spider Creeks in Halifax County, VA, was made for Micajah Hampton by Robert Wooding on 5 Dec. 1769 (see Deed Book 8, p. 159). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1767-1772, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, p. 54]

1770 On 19 April 1770, Charles Bostick of Halifax County sold John Hampton of Halifax County about 100 acres on south side of Childry Creek bounded by Bostick, Paddy, and Daniel Hancock for 20 pounds. The deed was recorded on 19 April 1770 (see Halifax County Deed Book 7, p. 471). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1767-1772, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1989, pp. 35-36]

1770 Church Wardens of Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, were ordered to bind out John Forrest Hampton son of Phoebe Hampton according to Law. (Court for 26 April 1770). [Amelia County Order Book No. 12, p. 57: LDS Microfilm 0030463, Item 1]

1770 On 11 Aug. 1770, Daniel Hancock of Halifax County sold Nathan Martin of Halifax County about 100 acres on Childrey Creek bounded by John Hampton and Andrew Paddy for 20 pounds. Witnesses were James Martin, George Addams, Isaac Martin Jr. The deed was recorded on 16 Aug. 1770 (see Halifax County Deed Book 8, p. 62). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1767-1772, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1989, pp. 45-46]

1771 April Court 1771. John Hampton, Plaintif, against Micajah Hampton, Defendant. William Bostwick guaranteed payment of “Costs and Condemnation” for the defendant or to go to jail. (Plea Book 7, Part 1, p. 100) [LDS Microfilm 31922, Item 1]

1771 September Court 1771. Micajah Hampton, Plaintif, against John Hampton, Defendant. This suit was dismissed by the court. (Plea Book 7, Part 1, p. 256) [LDS Microfilm 31922, Item 1]

1772 On 18 March 1772, Nathan Martin and Elizabeth, his wife, of Antrim Parish, Halifax County, sold John Malicoat of Antrim Parish, Halifax County about 100 acres on south side of Childress Creek bounded by John Hamton (Hampton), and Francis Scates for 5 pounds 5 shillings plus "divers good causes". Witnesses were Benjamin Burch, John Dyer Jr., John Dyer Sr. The will was recorded on 16 July 1772 (see Halifax County Deed Book 8, p. 411). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1767-1772, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1989, p. 79]

1772 On 19 Nov. 1772, John Dean of Carolina Province sold William Wilson Holmes of Halifax County about 20 acres lying on south side of the head of Spider Creek for 5 pounds. The witnesses were Joseph Collins, William Bays, and John Hampton. The deed was recorded on 19 Nov. 1772 (see Halifax County Deed Book 8, p. 491). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1767-1772, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1989, p. 88]

1774 On 23 Feb. 1774, Nathan Martin of Halifax County sold William Martin of Halifax County about 154 acres on branches of Childreys Creek adjoining the lines of John Hampton and James Martin. Witnesses were Joshua Stone, James Marting, and John Martin. The deed was recorded on 21 April 1774 (see Halifax County Deed Book 9, p. 44). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOK 9, (1773-1775), T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1990, p. 44]

1776 Will of Elkanah Hampton

"Wmburg. May 29th 1776

Dear Mr. Baker

By Wm. Royal I send you my love to you and to your Mother, and to let you know that this day we are going to Gloucester in order to give Dunmore a meeting where he is now landed with a large number of Troops, and God knows whether I ever shall see you again, but if I am spaired I shall come and see you, if I don’t return I desire you will receve the money from Alexdr. Moor & all my cloaths, bridle & saddle, which I left with him and if you should hear of my death give the money and all the rest of my Effects to my sister Judith. She lives on Childer Creek in Halifax. As my brother is in the army I desire she shall have it for I did not expect him to come in the army at all. So I remain your ever Well Wisher.

S/Elkanah Hampton

To Mr. Leonard Baker, Halifax, Banister River Pr. Favour of Wm. Royal"

1778 On 19 Feb. 1778, Benjamin Burch of Halifax County sold Major Brumfield of Amelia County two tracts containing about 200 acres and 90 acres, respectively, adjoining each other on Childres (Childry) Creek, bounded by William Trible, William Martin, John Hampton, William Bays old line, Joseph Hancock, John Crowder. The witnesses were T. Tunstall, Thos. Hope, and Nipper Adams. The deed was recorded on 19 Feb. 1778. Jane, wife of Benjamin, relinquished her dower rights (see Halifax County Deed Book 10, p. 387). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEED BOOK 10, (1775-1778), T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1991, p. 51]

1778 On 18 June 1778, the noncupative will and bequest of Elkanah Hampton was presented in Court & proved by William Royall. O.R. [Ordered Recorded]

On the motion of Judith Hampton, Certificate was granted to her for obtaining letters of administration.

Sec: Leonard Baker

(MDC, p. 47) [Marian Dodson Chiarito, WILL BOOK 1 OF HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1773-1783, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, GA, 1997, p. 220]

1778 Inventory & Appraisement, estate of Elkanah Hampton, deceased

Items listed: 1 pr. shoes, 1 Barcelona handkf., 1 pr leggins, 1 pr stockings, a jacket pattern, 1 linen handkf., 1 coat, 1 Jacket, 1 shirt.

Total: 12.19.0

Appraisers: Robt. (x) Throckmorton, John Comer, Wm. Stegall

Returned: 20 Aug 1778. O.R.

(MDC, p. 51) [Marian Dodson Chiarito, WILL BOOK 1 OF HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, 1773-1783, Iberian Publishing Company, Athens, GA, 1997, p. 231]

1780 On 16 Feb. 1780, John Hampton of Halifax County sold William Walding of Halifax County 100 acres lying on Childress Creek and bounded by the lines of Peter Trible, James Martin, William Martin, William Stone, Major Brumfield, and Thomas Ousley for 14 pounds. Witnesses were James Martin, Josiah Collins, and Moses Walding. The deed was recorded on 17 Feb. 1780 (see Halifax County Deed Book 11, p. 418). [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1778-1784, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1992, p. 58]

1782 Micajah Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 4 horses, 8 cattle (p.1) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1783 Micajah Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 2 horses, 8 cattle (p.1) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1783 Micajah Hampton purchased about 178 acres on Spider Creek in Halifax County, VA, from Stapp (Staph) Roberts of Amelia County for 40 pounds on 20 Oct 1783. The property was adjacent to land owned by Bartlett Guinn, as well as Millstone Road, Dean. Signed: Stap Robeads. Witnesses: Joseph Collins, William Chandler, Anderson Fambrough. (see Deed Book 12, p. 407) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1778-1784, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1992, p. 124]

1783 On 20 Nov. 1783, Ephram Jackson of Halifax County sold to Daniel Palmer of same about 248 acres on north fork of Terrible Creek for _000 lbs of tobacco. Adjacent were Stevens, Hurt, Prewett, Vaughn, Brown. Signed: Ep’m Jackson, Martha (x) Jackson. Witnesses: Jamime (x) Lane, Hosa (x) Hampton. Recorded: 19 Feb. 1784. (see Deed Book 12, p. 393) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1778-1784, TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1992.]

1784 [Mi]cajah Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 2 horses, 6 cattle (p.2) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1785 Hosey Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (p.16) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1785 Micajah Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 3 horses, 5 cattle (p.17) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1786 Micajah Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 2 horses, 4 cattle (p.1) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1786 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 4 cattle (p.1) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1787 Micajah Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 2 horses, 4 cattle (27 Apr, North District, p.11) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1787 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 4 cattle (28 May, North District, p.11) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1787 On 20 Nov. 1787, Micajah Hampton of Halifax County sold to Anderson Fambrough of same about 100 acres on Bradley Creek where Anderson Fambrough lives for 50 pounds. Adjacent are Wm Carr, Dudley Glass. Signed: Micajah Hampton. Wit: None. Recorded 20 Dec. 1787. Anne, wife of Micajah Hampton, relinquished her dower right. (see Deed Book 14, p. 202) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEEDS, 1784-1790, TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1994.]

1787 On 20 Nov. 1787, Micajah Hampton of Halifax County sold to Thomas Uland of same about 232 1/4 acres on Bradley Creek where John Williams lives for 100 pounds. Adjacent is Fambrough. Signed: Micajah Hampton. Witnesses: None. Recorded 20 Dec. 1787. Anne, wife of Micajah Hampton, relinquished her dower right. (see Deed Book 14, p. 203) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEEDS, 1784-1790, TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1994.]

1788 Micajah Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 3 horses, 2 males between 16 and 21 (31 Mar, North District, p.10) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1788 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 2 horses (2 Apr, North District, p.10) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1788 On 27 Oct. 1788, Anderson Farmbrough of Halifax County sold to Hosia Hampton of same about 100 acres on Bradley Creek where Anderson Farmbrough lives for 50 pounds. Adjacent are William Carr, Anderson Farmbrough, Thomas Uland. Signed: Anderson Farmbrough. Witnesses: None. Recorded: 27 Oct. 1788. Agness, wife of Farmbrough, relinquished dower right. (see Deed Book 14, p. 325.) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEEDS, 1784-1790, TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1994.]

1789 Micajah Hampton & Ahab Hampton - 2 white males over 21, 1 slave, 4 horses, 2 males between 16 and 21 (27 Apr, North District) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1789 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (1 July, North District) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1789 Barlett Guin sold 100 acres on Terrible and Spider Creeks in Halifax County, VA, on 16 Nov. 1789 that was adjacent to land owned by Micajah Hampton. [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA DEEDS, 1784-1790, T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL, 1994, p. 149]

1789 On 29 Aug. 1789, Dudley Glass of Halifax County sold to Micajah Hampton of same about 100 acres on fork of Bradley Creek for 35 pounds. Adjacent is Richard Priddy (Priddie). Signed: Dudley Glass. Witnesses: None. Recorded 28 Feb. 1791. Frances, wife of Dudley, relinquished her dower right. (see Deed Book 15, p. 63) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOK 15 (1790-1793), TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1996.]

1789 On 16 Nov. 1789, Bartlet Guin of Halifax County and Antrim Parish sold to Elizabeth Gray of Charlotte County about 100 acres at heads of Terrible and Spider Creeks (part of survey of 400 acres dated 1 Dec. 1769) for 18 pounds. Adjacent are Bookers Road, Micajah Hampton, David Mullins, Milstone Road. Signed: Bartlet (x) Guin. Wit: James Bower, Edward (x) Polley, William (~) Mullins. Recorded 24 May 1790. (see Deed Book 14, p. 597) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEEDS, 1784-1790, TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1994.]

1790 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (7 July, North District, p.14) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1790 Micajah Hampton & Ahab Hampton - 2 white males over 21, 1 slave, 4 horses, 1 male between 16 and 21 (28 July, North District, p.15) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1790 On 13 Aug. 1790, Hosea Hampton of Antrim Parish and Halifax County sold to Bartholomew Gwin of same about 50 acres on both sides of prong of Bradley Creek (surveyed for Welcome William Hodges) (Bartholomew Gwin lives on land) for 20 pounds. Adjacent are Gwin, Uland, and Hosea Hampton. Signed: Hosa (x) Hampton. Witnesses: William McCraw, Allen McCraw Sr., Eatha Lyar Mullins. Recorded 28 Feb. 1791. (see Deed Book 15, p. 67) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOK 15 (1790-1793), TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1996.]

1791 Joab Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (21 May, North District, p.12) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1791 Micajah Hampton -3 white males over 21, 1 slave, 3 horses (11 June, North District, p.12) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1792 Job Hampton -1 white male over 21, 1 horse (22 June, North District) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1792 Micajah Hampton -1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 1 horse (22 June, North District) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1792 Ahab Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 2 horses (22 June, North District) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1792 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 2 horses (27 July, North District) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1792 On 27 Feb. 1792, Micajah Hampton of Halifax County sold to Richard Chick about 180 acres bounded by Spider Creek for 50 pounds. Signed: Micajah Hampton. Wit: None. Recorded 27 Feb. 1792 [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOK 15 (1790-1793), TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1996.]

1792 On 24 Oct. 1792, Micajah Hampton of Halifax County sold to James Bruce of same about 100 acres (where Hampton lives) on branches of Bradley Creek (conveyed to Hampton by Dudley Glass) for 63 pounds. Hampton has bond, payable on demand, with James Bruce for 31 pounds 10 shillings bearing interest from 1 May 1792. If bond repaid, Hampton has land back as if deed never made. Signed: Micajah (M) Hampton. Witnesses: William Williams, David Pannill, William Bruce, Joseph Franklin, William Osborne. Recorded 24 June 1793. (see Deed Book 15, p. 592) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOK 15 (1790-1793), TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1996.]

1793 Ahab Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 2 horses (North District, p.24) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1793 Micajah Hampton -1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 2 horses (North District, p.24) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1793 On 23 ___ 1793, David Mullins of Halifax County sold to son Abner Mullins (deed of gift), after death of David and wife, Athaliah, 100 acres (part of survey granted to Bartlet Guin for 400 acres on heads of Terrible, Bradleys, and Spider Creeks) on south fork of Bradleys Creek and main branch of Turrible Creek. Adjacent to this property were Thomas Hornsby, and Millstone Road, Owens Ferry Road. Signed: David (D) Mullins. Witnesses: George Priddy, Absolom Lain, Micajah (M) Hampton. Recorded 25 April 1796. (see Deed Book 16, p. 552) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOK 16 (1793-1796), TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1997.]

1794 Ahab Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (North District, p.25) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1794 Micajah Hampton -1 white male over 21, 1 slave, 1 horse (North District, p.25) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1794 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (North District, p.26) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1795 Ahab Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (10 Mar, North District, p.31) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1795 Job Hampton -1 white male over 21, 2 horses (31 Mar, North District, p.30) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1795 Micajah Hampton -1 white male over 21, 1 horse (10 Apr, North District, p.31) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1795 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (3 July, North District, p.33) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1796 Hosea Hampton - 1 white male over 21, 1 horse (14 Sep, North District, p.40) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

1796 Moses Hampton - 1 taxable male (26 July, South District, p.15) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

[NB: According to http://www.freeafricanamericans.com/HalifaxVa.htm, Moses was a free African American]

1796 On 11 Feb. 1796, William Lane (Lain) of Halifax County sold to Moses Lossen (Lawson) of same 45 acres for 20 pounds. Adjacent were properties of Glass and Hampton. Signed: William (x) Lane. Witnesses: Thomas (x) Laine, John (x) Lossen, Absolem Lane. Recorded 25 April 1796. (see Deed Book 16, p. 556) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOK 16 (1793-1796), TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1997.]

1796 On 25 April 1796, Thomas Uland of Halifax County sold to James Brukes of same about 142 acres on Bradley Creek for 71 pounds. The property was adjacent to that of Hosea Hampton, William Carr, and John Hawkins. Signed: Thomas Uland. Witnesses: None. Recorded 26 April 1796. (see Deed Book 16, p. 564) [HALIFAX COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DEED BOOK 16 (1793-1796), TLC, Miami Beach, FL, 1997.]

1797 Moses Hampton - 1 taxable male (7 Sep, South District, p.21) [Halifax County personal property tax lists, 1782-99, LDS Microfilm 2024563]

[NB: According to http://www.freeafricanamericans.com/HalifaxVa.htm, Moses was a free African American]

ANALYSIS AND CONCLUSIONS

From Amelia County tithable lists and deeds, John Hampton Sr. is known to have lived with Mary (his wife), John Hampton Jr., Micajah Hampton, and Collins Hampton. Based on their living with John Sr., John Jr., Micajah, and Collins are presumed to be his sons. If true, then they were each approximately 16 years of age the first time they appeared on a tithable list with John Sr. (white males became tithable at 16 years of age according to Carol McGinnis, VIRGINIA GENEALOGY, SOURCES AND RESOURCES, Genealogical Publishing Company, Baltimore, 1993, p. 80). That means that John Jr. was probably born sometime around 1730, Micajah was probably born sometime around 1737, and Collins was probably born sometime between 1741 and 1746. Collins was one of the witnesses to the purchase of 100 acres by John Hampton Sr. in Halifax County in 1767. Also based on the tithable lists, John Sr. was likely at least 60 in 1762, the first year in the timeline in which he was not a tithable (there does not appear to have been any set age when people were dropped from the tithables list, so this is a guess).

From the Amelia County tithable lists, John Sr. is known to have lived close to Nathaniel Hampton, as well. Nathaniel may be a son, brother, or cousin. It is likely that Nathaniel was a son. Nathaniel's living children as of 23 Feb. 1764 included John Hampton, Elkanah Hampton, Roda Hampton, and Judy Hampton. Elkanah Hampton wrote a noncupative will on 29 May 1776 (probated on 18 June 1778) in which he leaves everything to his sister, Judith, who was living on Childer Creek in Halifax at the time that the letter was written. This would appear to be the same creek upon which John Hampton Sr. bought land in 1767.

No other adult male Hamptons are known to have lived in Amelia County at the time that the "family" of John Hampton Sr. was resident. In additoin to Mary Hampton, the wife of John Sr., there were several other adult female Hamptons in the county during that time, however. How they relate to John Sr. is unknown. At least two lived in Nottoway Parish at the same time as John Sr., so they are likely his relatives. The females are

(1) Rachel Hampton

(2) Lea Hampton and her illegitimate children, Lewis, Ann, and John Hampton of Nottoway Parish

(3) Phoebe Hampton and sons James and John Forrest Hampton of Nottoway Parish

Due to an apparent relationship between the Hamptons and the Collins, it is possible that Mary, wife of John, was a Collins.

One possible family tree for the Hamptons of Amelia County is as follows:

1.John Hampton Sr. (bef 1702-) & Mary ??? (Collins?)

2.John Hampton Jr. (c1730-)

2.Nathaniel Hampton (c1733-) & ???

3.John Hampton (before 1764-after 1776)

3.Elkanah Hampton (before 1764-c1778)

3.Roda Hampton (before 1764-)

3.Judy Hampton (before 1764-after 1778)

2.Micajah Hampton (1737-)

2.Collins Hampton (1741/1746-)

2.Lea Hampton

3.Lewis Hampton (before 1762-)

3.Ann Hampton (before 1762-)

3.John Hampton (before 1762-)

2.Phoebe Hampton

3.James Hampton (before 1762-)

3.John Forrest Hampton (c.1763-)

It should be noted that (1) Nathaniel Hampton may not be a son of John Sr., (2) Mary, wife of John Sr., may be the mother of only some or even none of the children identified in the family tree, and (3) Lea and Phoebe may be children of an entirely different Hampton family. Rachel Hampton, who was dead by 1744, may have been a prior wife of John Sr., some other relative, or no relative at all.

Given that none of the children of Lea and Phoebe are known to have followed John Sr. to Halifax County, along with Lea and Phoebe's uncharacteristic promiscuity for Virginia in the mid-1700s, especially if they had living parents, an argument could be made for the following alternative family tree: