William Hampton 1685–1750
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William Hampton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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
Researchers connected through William Hampton 1685–1750
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Immediate Family
Biography
William Hampton was born in 1685 in Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States, the child of captain john hampton. William Hampton passed away in 1750 in Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States.
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Record Family Data Collection - Births
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3Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records
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4Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Hampton
This ancestor line traces from Middlesex, London, England (1558) to Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States (1685) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Hampton (1685–1750) was born in Gloucester, Gloucester, Virginia, United States and died in Stafford, Stafford, 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 William 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 5 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.
William Hampton's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record