When was it published?

May 5, 1895 in Birmingham Age Herald

Domestic News May 5, 1895

Birmingham Age Herald

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Hampton Smith, Miss Hewitt, Mrs. Harriet Hampton Earle

Q: What keywords are associated?

Hampton Family, South Carolina, Wedding, Heirloom, Silver Pitcher

Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama

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What is this article about?

Mr. Hampton Smith and his bride, both descendants of the prominent Hampton family of South Carolina, share the family name. The bride, Miss Hewitt, was named after Mrs. Harriet Hampton Earle. Mr. Smith received a silver pitcher heirloom from his paternal grandfather as a bridal present.

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A Prominent Family Name.—Mr. Hampton Smith and bride bear the name Hampton in common. Both are descendants of the Hamptons of South Carolina. The Hampton family has been prominent not only in the recent history of the country, but also during the revolutionary war. Mr. Smith was named for his father's father. Miss Hewitt was named for her mother's mother, Mrs. Harriet Hampton Earle. The Earles are also a prominent South Carolina family. Mr. Smith's paternal grandfather gave him as a bridal present a silver pitcher that has been an heirloom in the family for many years. It was presented to an ancestor in recognition of distinguished service to the state.

What sub-type of article is it?

Social Event

What keywords are associated?

Hampton Family South Carolina Wedding Heirloom Silver Pitcher

What entities or persons were involved?

Mr. Hampton Smith Miss Hewitt Mrs. Harriet Hampton Earle

Where did it happen?

South Carolina

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

South Carolina

Key Persons

Mr. Hampton Smith Miss Hewitt Mrs. Harriet Hampton Earle

Outcome

mr. smith's paternal grandfather gave him a silver pitcher heirloom as a bridal present.

Event Details

Mr. Hampton Smith and bride bear the name Hampton in common. Both are descendants of the Hamptons of South Carolina. The Hampton family has been prominent not only in the recent history of the country, but also during the revolutionary war. Mr. Smith was named for his father's father. Miss Hewitt was named for her mother's mother, Mrs. Harriet Hampton Earle. The Earles are also a prominent South Carolina family.