HAMPTON WILLIAM B. 1864 PETITION FOR LTS OF ADMIN.

HAMPTON, WILLIAM B 1864 PETITION FOR LTS OF ADMIN:

William Hampton deceased spouse of Nanc y A. Hamilton who married James W. Gibson. James W. Gibson's first wife, Prudence Irena McGinnis, had also passed away. James and Nancy were relatively close neighbors, based on census records. William and James mustered into the same unit. Co. K 6th IL. US CAV, on the same day. William B. Hampton was the 1st Musician for the company. James W. Gibson and Nancy went on to have a daughter, Lurila (?spelling) "Lillie", who married James Z. Barnett.

contributed by: Barbara Marcovecchio) Thanks Barb.