Husband of Margaret Hampton; Frances "Fanny" Cosgrave; Margaret Buchanan Frances Hampton and Mary Singleton Hampton Wade Hampton II was born on April 21, 1791 and died on his Issaquena County plantation on February 10, 1858. [2] The youth was known for taking hunting trips alone into the woods, hunting American black bears with only a knife. in Charleston, South Carolina, USA , United States, Died on April 11, 1902 by . Their land holdings extended from Issaquena County to Lake Washington in Washington County, and their plantations included Walnut Ridge and Wild Woods in Issaquena County and Linden in Washington County. He graduated from South Carolina College (present-day the . During World War II, the SS Wade Hampton, a Liberty ship named in honor of the general, was sunk off the coast of Greenland by a German U-boat. He was not known to have active involvement within the organization. On May 23, 1862, Hampton was promoted to brigadier general, while commanding a brigade in Stonewall Jackson's division in the Army of Northern Virginia. As it was fashionable (according to Mitchell) to name baby boys after their fathers' commanding officers, Scarlett's son by Charles is therefore named Wade Hampton Hamilton. [3], In 1836 Hampton graduated from South Carolina College (now the University of South Carolina), and was trained for the law, although he never practiced. 1, Fort Sumter to Perryville. Reconstruction ended after Wade Hampton III, a Confederate general and Democrat, was elected Governor of South Carolina in 1876 through broad intimidation efforts. Andrea Hsu, Elena Burnett and Justine Kenin produced and edited the audio version of this story. Gen. Judson Kilpatrick (often called "Kill-Cavalry") at the Bennett Farm. He resigned from the governorship in 1879 and served two terms in the Senate, until 1891, but was denied a third term by the Tillmanites in the state elections of 1890. Over his strong protests, a group of friends raised enough funds to build him one. Updates: The Fight Against Racial Injustice, and protesters began toppling Confederate monuments, statement for his library on George Floyd's death, put together a list of books on combating racism. Hampton III 3 remarried on January 27, 1858 to Mary Singleton McDuffie. Early, Hampton became a proponent of the Lost Cause movement. [5] During the winter of 1862, Hampton led a series of cavalry raids behind enemy lines and captured numerous prisoners and supplies without suffering any casualties, earning a commendation from General Lee. As was also the case in northern regiments, the elite were commissioned based on their social standing and were also expected to finance military units. Hampton served as a commissioner of Pacific Railways from 1893 to 1897 before retiring to Columbia, South Carolina. Wade Hampton IIIwas a Confederate States of America military officer during the American Civil War and a politician from South Carolina. Born on March 28, 1818, in Charleston, he graduated from South Carolina College. He was re-elected in 1878; the Red Shirts gave support but less violence was required. Wade HamptonHampton was offered the nomination for governor in 1865, but refused because he felt that those in the North would be suspicious of a former Confederate general seeking political office only months after the end of the Civil War. It was the first of five wounds he would receive during the war. On April 6, 1814 he resigned his commission and returned to South Carolina where he acquired a large fortune with land speculating. The 1876 South Carolina gubernatorial election is thought to be the bloodiest in the history of the state. Eventually, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled that Hampton was the winner of the election, the first Democratic governor in South Carolina since the end of the Civil War. Shortly afterward, Hampton and his other son, Wade IV, rode in the same direction. Across South Carolina many towns and cities renamed streets for the revered statesman. He personally organized "Hampton's. For more than six months, there were two legislatures in the state, both claiming to be authentic. l*aMea Away at a Itlpe Old A-c. In Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone with the Wind, Scarlett O'Hara's first husband, Charles Hamilton, serves in Hampton's regiment. [citation needed], He was elected to the South Carolina General Assembly in 1852 and served as a state Senator from 1858 to 1861. A residence hall at Hampton's alma mater, the University of South Carolina, was named for him. The Life Summary of Wade. After that, he served two terms as U.S. Hampton's father died in 1858 and the son inherited a vast fortune, the plantations, and one of the largest collections of slaves in the South. He received two more saber cuts to the front of his head, but continued fighting until he was wounded again with a piece of shrapnel to the hip. That was, in his words, the political contest of '76 in my judgment the most memorable ever waged on this continent, for home rule, for personal liberty and States rights, concluding that nothing can ever deprive me of the honest pride I feel that I contributed, in part, to the glorious victory won then by the people of my State. No other South Carolinian possessed the temperament, wisdom, and moral authority essential to direct such a crusade. Hampton was a natural cavalrymanbrave, audacious, and already a superb horseman. American politician, American Civil War, Mexican-American War, War of 1812, Confederate cavalry leader during the American Civil War, 77th Governor from South Carolina, Born on March 28, 1818 Wade Hampton III was born in Charleston, South Carolina on March 28, 1818. In October 1864, near Petersburg, Virginia, Hampton sent his son, Thomas Preston, a lieutenant and an aide to his father, to deliver a message. Although he had no military experience, his years of managing plantations and serving in state government were considered signs of leadership. At his death it was told that he was the wealthiest planter in the United States, owning 3,000 slaves. He worked to explain the Confederacy's loss of the war and deeply regretted the loss of the secure life he had before the war. A residence hall at Hampton's alma mater, the University of South Carolina, is called the "Wade Hampton." If Hampton II represented the flood tide of the planter ethos, his son, Wade Hampton III, represented the ebb tide. American politician, American Civil War, Mexican-American War, War of 1812, Confederate cavalry leader during the American Civil War, 77th Governor from South Carolina, Born on March 28, 1818 The Wade Hampton Battery was one of four coastal artillery batteries and contained two 10-inch guns. Stuart was killed at the Yellow Tavern. There were 177 slaves on the plantation. At birth, Skip Auld was named Hampton for his great-grandfather, whose namesake was Wade Hampton III, a Confederate general and slave owner. Epics/Getty Images Major children and living persons must directly contact the. He was carried back to Virginia in the same ambulance as General John Bell Hood. He was one of the largest enslavers of people in the South and one of the largest landowners in South. Some accounts credit him with killing as many as 80 bears. "Hamptons triumphant cause. The Red Shirts had used violence in every county to suppress black Republican voting. A bullet creased Hampton's forehead when he led a charge against a Union artillery position. In 1890, Hampton's niece Caroline, an operating room nurse, married the father of American surgery, William Halsted. Later in the series, in the novel American Empire: Blood and Iron, Hampton's fictional grandson Wade Hampton V appears as President of the Confederate States, assassinated in the first few months of his term by a Freedom Party stalwart. Wade Hampton III (1818-1902), was a Confederate Army officer and governor and United States senator of South Carolina. Wrong username or password. His many slaves were freed. Wade Hampton III grew up in a wealthy planter family, receiving private instruction. Enter a grandparent's name. But I would basically say be true to yourself and be kind and try to understand and empathize with other people and just do what you can to make the world a better place. He was the United States railroad commissioner from 1893 to 1897. Have shaped ankles. In 1861, he resigned from the senate and organized and partially financed the unit known as "Hampton's Legion". Their children were: George McDuffie Hampton (18591917), Mary Singleton "Daisy" Hampton (18611934), Alfred Hampton (18631942), and Catherine Fisher Hampton (born and died 1867), In 1890, Hampton's niece Caroline, an operating room nurse, married William Halsted, later known as the "father of American surgery" for his contributions. In it, Hampton prepares to lead a coup against Confederate States President James Longstreet after Longstreet announces plans to end slavery. Father of Wade Hampton; Thomas Jefferson Hampton; Hariet F. Hampton; Grace Hampton; John Preston Hampton and 10 others; Wade Hampton, II; Maj. Wade Hampton, IV; John Preston Hampton; Lt. Preston Hampton (CSA); Sally Hampton; Harriet Flud Hampton; George McDuffie Hampton; Mary S. "Daisy" Tucker; Alfred Hampton and Catherine Fisher Hampton less General Wade Hampton III led the Second American Revolution in South Carolina in 1876, one hundred years after the first American Revolution in which his grandfather participated. He is buried there in Trinity Cathedral Churchyard. Despite refusing to announce his candidacy for the Senate, Hampton was elected to the United States Senate by the General Assembly on the same day his leg was amputated. Please try again. discoveries. His mother was from a wealthy family in Charleston. During the winter of 186162, Hampton's Legion was assigned to the command of Gustavus W. Smith. Before traveling 200 yards, they came across Preston lying on the ground; he was fatally wounded and soon died. After the war, Hampton found his property and wealth diminished. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. He was grandson of Wade Hampton (17541835), lieutenant colonel of cavalry in the American War of Independence, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and brigadier general in the War of 1812. Held in November, the gubernatorial election is said to have been the most corrupt in South Carolina history and was characterized by polling-place intimidation and violence as well as ballot rigging, stealing, and stuffing. From 1893 to 1897, Hampton served as United States Railroad Commissioner, appointed by President Grover Cleveland. WADE HAMPTON III . Omissions? in Charleston, South Carolina, USA , United States, Died on April 11, 1902 He grew up in a wealthy family, he was known in his youth for being an avid bear hunter, killing as many as 80 bears. An equestrian statue by Frederick W. Ruckstull was erected on the grounds of the S.C. state capitol in Columbia, in 1906. He was the scion of the politically important Hampton family, which was influential in state politics almost into the 20th century. Rhodes, a 30 year old resident born in North Carolina. The Dowling Family Tree with over half a million relatives, He was a member of the Hampton family, whose influence was strong in South Carolina politics and social circles for nearly 100 years. There is also a fire district (Wade Hampton Fire Department) named in his honor placed on the east side of Greenville, adjoining the Greenville city limits, which include Wade Hampton High School. [9] Political campaigns were increasingly violent as whites tried to suppress black voting. Two high schools in South Carolina are named "Wade Hampton High School," one in Greenville and the other in Hampton. He received a bachelor's degree from South Carolina College in 1836 and remained active in the affairs of his alma mater, establishing scholarships and serving as a trustee there. [17] Congressional representatives voted to retain the statues.[18]. In 1850 Wild Woods alone produced 5,000 bushels of corn and 453 bales of cotton. It wasn't a part of family lore, he says, and he always went by his nickname, Skip. Both parties claimed victory. The town of Hampton Courthouse, later shortened to Hampton, was incorporated on December 23, 1879, to serve as the county seat of Hampton County. The combined 10,409 acres were worked by 900 slaves. Of officers without previous military experience, he was one of three to achieve the rank of Lieutenant General in the Confederate States Army. Wade Hampton, in full Wade Hampton III, (born March 28, 1818, Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.died April 11, 1902, Columbia, South Carolina), Confederate Civil War hero who restored white rule to South Carolina following Radical Reconstruction. New York: Random House, 1958. In the North and South trilogy by John Jakes, the character Charles Main serves with Hampton's cavalry throughout the Civil War. Interment was in Trinity Cathedral Churchyard in the family plot. The boy was the grandson of Wade Hampton (17541835), lieutenant colonel of cavalry in the American War of Independence, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, and brigadier general in the War of 1812. After the death of his father in 1835, he was manager of the vast estates. His uncle, James Henry Hammond, was a member of both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, as well as a Governor of South Carolina. During the American Civil War, he served in the Confederate cavalry, where he reached the rank of lieutenant general. He was the son of General Wade Hampton (1752-1835) and Harriet Flud of South Carolina. Later in the series, in the novel American Empire: Blood and Iron, Hampton's fictional grandson, Wade Hampton V is elected President of the C.S. A statue of Confederate general and slave owner Wade Hampton III on horseback in the grounds of South Carolina State House. In 1858, Hampton III married Mary Singleton McDuffie (1830-1874). An artillery battery was named after Wade Hampton at Fort Crockett, built on Galveston Island, Texas. He received two more saber cuts to the front of his head, but continued fighting until he was wounded again with a piece of shrapnel to the hip. And he was born that year: 1876. He served as a senator until 1891, having been defeated for reelection the previous year by John Irby. After the election, Hampton became known as the "Savior of South Carolina". [citation needed]. To honor Hampton for his leadership in the Civil War and the "redemption" of the state from Reconstruction-era reforms, the General Assembly created Hampton County from Beaufort County in 1878. It is also evident that a daughter and sister, Mary Fisher Hampton lived on the Mississippi plantations. When Wade Hampton II was born on 21 April 1791, in South Carolina, United States, his father, Gen Wade Hampton I, was 39 and his mother, Harriet Flud, was 23. [1] After the War of 1812, his father had built his own fortune on land speculation in the Southeast. [16], In the wake of the June 17, 2015, massacre at the Charleston Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church by white supremacist Dylann Roof, there was a push to remove Confederate symbols in the United States Capitol, including the Hampton statue. Although Hampton would claim that his triumph owed much to the support he claimed to have received from Black voters, it was in fact largely attributable to systematic efforts by his backers to prevent Black people from voting. This article was most recently revised and updated by, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wade-Hampton, Architect of the Capitol - Biography of Wade Hampton, History Central - Biography of Wade Hampton, Civil War Trust - Biography of Wade Hampton. Andrew Johnsons plans for Reconstruction and sought reconciliation between North and South, but, with the imposition of Radical Reconstruction policies, he took the lead in South Carolina in the fight to restore white supremacy. In accordance with the legal provisions, you can ask for the removal of your name and the name of your minor children. The Republican incumbent, Daniel Henry Chamberlain, was initially declared the winner, but a second count of the votes, including previously ignored ballots from Laurens and Edgefield counties, showed Hampton to be the winner. On what he wants to tell his future grandchildren. From 1893 to 1897, Hampton served as United States Railroad Commissioner, appointed by President Grover Cleveland. Hampton charged the trooper before he could fire his rifle, but another trooper blindsided Hampton with a saber cut to the back of his head. 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