Hampton Dorsey
1869–1943. barnwell, south carolina
Hampton Dorsey was a lifelong farmer in the Mingo community of Williamsburg County, deeply embedded in the rural life of his region. Born into the established Dorsey kinship network, he was the son of George Dorsey Sr. and Grace Ester Dorsey, and he grew up alongside his siblings.
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Father: George Dorsey Sr,
Mother: Grace Ester Dorsey
Spouse: Rosa McConnell Dorsey
Siblings: Rev Joseph Dorsey
Moses Dorsey
Ozzie Dorsey
Lottie Dorsey Swinton
George Dorsey Jr
Children: Furney Dorsey Sr
Quanita Dorsey Prew
Lucille Dorsey
Estella Dorsey
Cornelia Dorsey
Sarah Dorsey
Neda Dorsey-Teague
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Place of Death: Williamsburg Co., S.C.
Full Name: Hampton Dorsey
Sex: Male
Color or Race: Negro
Marital Status: Married
Date of Birth: 1865
Age: 78
Occupation: Farmer
Birthplace: Nesmith, S.C. (Williamsburg, S.C.)
Father: George Dorsey
Mother's Maiden Name: Grace Dorsey
Date of Death: Nov. 2, 1943
Cause of Death: Kidney trouble; no doctor in months
Informant: Furney Dorsey
Place of Burial or Removal: Mill Pond
Date Filed: Nov. 4, 1943
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His official record attributes his passing to "kidney trouble," historically noted on the document as chronic nephritis. Nephritis refers to a progressive inflammation of the kidneys that impairs their ability to filter waste from the blood, leading to a gradual decline in systemic health.
In 1943, chronic kidney conditions were difficult to manage or treat effectively in rural communities. Reaching the advanced age of 74 while maintaining a lifetime of demanding agricultural labor speaks to a remarkably strong constitution. His record reflects the typical chronic health challenges faced by the aging agrarian elders of the Mingo community during the mid-20th century.
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Death Certificate:
Headstone:
Inscription: "GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN"
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