William Wade Hampton (politician)
American politician (1858–1930)
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William Wade Hampton (February 1858 – December 14, 1930) was an American politician from North Carolina.
BornFebruary 1858
DiedDecember 14, 1930 (aged 72)
Resting placeDobson Cemetery
William Wade Hampton | |
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Hampton in an 1899 newspaper | |
| Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the Yadkin and Surry counties district | |
| In office 1899–1900 | |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate from the Yadkin and Surry counties district | |
| In office 1889–1890 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1858 |
| Died | December 14, 1930 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Dobson Cemetery |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Emma Shore (m. 1886) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
William Wade Hampton was born in February 1858 in Yadkin County, North Carolina, to Jane and Alfred Hampton.[1][2]
Career
Hampton served as clerk in Surry County for 12 years.[2] He was a Republican. He represented Yadkin and Surry counties as a member of the North Carolina Senate in 1889 and the North Carolina House of Representatives in 1899.[1][2] He was deputy collector of internal revenue and was a United States commissioner.[2]
