Andrew Hampton

From the research of Karl Hampton http://www.genealogy.com/ftm/h/a/m/Karl-Hampton/BOOK-0001/0012-0001...

ANDREW HAMPTON, b. Aft. 1780, Rutherford Co., North Carolina; d. February 09, 1837, White Co, TN; m. LATITIA SHARP, Bef. 1818, Probably NC; b. Bet. 1790 - 1800, Union Co, SC; d. August 07, 1848, White Co, TN.

Notes for ANDREW HAMPTON:

We know that Andrew and family were living in Rutherford Co, NC in 1820 and in 1830 per the Census of those years. Shortly thereafter, the family moved to White Co, TN where other relatives had already relocated, including Uncle Andrew (Jr.) Hampton and wife Ester. Other than having family members already living in the area, we are not sure why they moved to White Co and TN.

This Andrew Hampton, son of Jonathan Hampton b. 1780-17, whom is often confused with Andrew Hampton Jr (son of Col. Andrew Hampton). Thier children are often attributed to each other. Andrew Jr as he is most often referred to, has been more thoroughly researched, documented and referenced in various family histories. Adding to the confusion is the fact that they both migrated to White County, TN and died within a few years of each other. White County is in Middle Tennessee, in the Cumberland Mountains, midway between Nashville and Knoxville. Called "the Mountain District", its scenery is said to rival the Swiss Alps. The Center Hill Lake and Recreation Area lies at the eastern boundary of the county, the "CalfKiller" River runs through the middle of the county. The valley of Calf Killer River occupies a wide belt across the county. Beginning in Putnam County, where it is narrow, this valley gradually widens as it extends toward the southwest, and is on an average four miles wide through White County The beautiful Caney Fork River runs around the southwestern border - near the Warren and Dekalb County tines. Earliest migration to this area was by frontiersmen coming through the Cumberland Gap, but by the 1830's a highway (or at least what was called a highway in 1830 had been built). Sparta is the County Center and the family was generally located around the Sparta area.

John White (1751-1846) was a Revolutionary War soldier, fifer, surveyor, and frontiersman. In 1789, John left Amelia County, VA, and moved his family to the Cumberland Mountains in what is now Tennessee. John had to fight the Cherokee Indians for the right to live on the land, for the Cherokee were not confined to the Cumberland Plateau until the 2nd Treaty of Holston in 1791. In 1785, a highway was opened between Knoxville and Nashville, and hundreds of settlers passed through the area. Bon Air Springs, on this highway, developed as the first resort area in the South. Further settlement led to the establishment of the town of Sparta in 1802.

In 1806, a petition for county organization, signed by 155 residents, was presented to the General Assembly in Knoxville. On Sep 11, 1806, White County was formed, partitioned from Smith and Jackson Counties. Over the next few decades, White County was itself partitioned, causing the eventual move of the County Seat from it's original location near the White homestead to Sparta, where it remains. Because of this partitioning, early research should also include Putnam, Van Buren, and Warren counties. It should be noted that, while the state of Tennessee accepts John White as the person after whom White County was named, some genealogists have asserted that the county was actually named after James White, the founder of Knoxville.

Andrew preceded his father Jonathan (d. 1843) in death. We do not yet know if Andrew inherited or was given land in NC and if so, what happened to it. It appears that his wife, Latitia Sharp, inherited land in SC from her father, but that it was sold before the family moved to TN in 1832.

Some family research indicates that Andrew (Andy) Hampton and his family moved to Mississippi sometime after 1832, and then around 1836 they moved to White Co. TN. A copy of Inventory at death mentions only eldest son, Jonathan L. Hampton, who purchased a rifle from the estate.

James Snodgrass - Administrator

Recorded 9th February, 1838 In White County Tennessee Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessiona 1835-41 - Page 194

November 6, 1837This day was suggested in open court the death of Andrew Hampton late of the County of White and that he departed this life intestate, whereupon James Snodgrass appeared in open court and is appointed administrator of all and singular the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the deceased and took oath prescribed by law and together with John England Jr. and Sameul Brown entered into the and acknowledged bond in the sum of three hundred dollars conditioned as the law requires.

Page 201. Ordered by court that WilliamLittle, David Snodgrass and Joseph Hunter be appointed Commissioners to assign and set apart to the of Andrew Hampton one years provisions out of his estate and report whereof to the next term of this court.

Page 386, July 6, 1840.This day the clerk of this court produced in open court the report of a settlement with James Snodgrass, administrator of Andrew Hampton, deceased, which being unexpected is received and affirmed in all its parts by the court and ordered to be recorded.

INVENTORIES AND OLD WILLS 1831-1840 TN (found in Salt Lk 2000) Recorded 8th February 1838. Test N. Oldham. clk.

P.291 Report of the Sales of the property of the Estate of Andrew Hampton deceased made upon oath by James Snodgrass administrator at the February Term A. D. 1838 old (sold?) to the widow Hampton 2 beds and furniture $2.00 1 Table and Dresser $1.00 Oven and one pot $1. 1 Jug and 1 jar $0.50 $4.50. 1 Lot of old irons to ???? Walker .25 to Wm McKinney 1 Blind Bridle .75 1 Blind bridle .50 1 halter chain .50 $1.75. To John Flatt 1 Halter chain .62 1/3. To Jonathan Hampton 1 shot Gun 3.12 1/3 1 pr Gears 1.75 1 pr strechers? 2.25 1 Blind brown horse $0.110 1 Stak fodder 1.87 1/2 $19. Anderson Abshire 1 Halter Chain .75 1 pr Gears. 1.62 $.37 1/2 John P. Bradley 1 waggon and heird (head?) Gear 88. 50 Meekin Taylor 1 Mare $.52 1 Stakfodder 1.72.1/2 $53.721/2 Bartlett Belcher 1 stac fodder 4.59 1/2 Thomas Little 1 Stack oats .85 1/2 James Snodgrass 1 lot corn 50 Bushels c .43 3/4 $2188 1/2 do 1 lot do 24 1/2 do ? .30 $7.35 $29.22 1/2 $188. 94 1/2 James Snodgrass Admr. Recorde 9th February 1838 Test N. Oldham Clk.

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