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Captain John Hampton 1653–1718

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Captain Hampton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 3 Mar 1653 · Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Died 10 Nov 1718 · King William, King William, Virginia, United States
Father Graham Watson
Spouse Katherine Cloudsley
Children Margaret Hampton Mosby

Researchers connected through Captain Hampton 1653–1718

and 1 more tree owner connected with Captain Hampton 1653–1718

Biography

The story of Captain John Hampton began in 1653 in Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States. Captain John Hampton married katherine cloudsley, martha brown, mary mann, and had children including margaret hampton mosby. Captain John Hampton passed away in 1718 in King William, King William, Virginia, United States.

Sources

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    Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699

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    Record Family Data Collection - Births

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    Record Family Data Collection - Deaths

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  6. 6
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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    Record The Pratt family of North Carolina and Alabama

Life Timeline

1653
Birth of Captain John Hampton in Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Birth
1718
Death of Captain John Hampton in King William, King William, Virginia, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Captain Hampton

This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, London, England (1558) to Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States (1653) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Captain Hampton (1653–1718) was born in Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States and died in King William, King William, Virginia, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Captain in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Captain Hampton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Captain John Hampton PTP
1653–1718
Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Captain Hampton's Descendants

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Captain John Hampton PTP 1653–1718