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.

  • Father:George Dorsey Sr,

    Mother:Grace Ester Dorsey

    Spouse:Rosa McConnell Dorsey

    Siblings:Rev Joseph Dorsey, Moses Dorsey, Benjamin J. Dorsey, Samuel Dorsey, Duncan Dorsey, Ozzie Dorsey, Lottie Dorsey Swinton and George Dorsey Jr

    Children: Furney Dorsey Sr, Quanita Dorsey Prew, Lucille Dorsey, Estella Dorsey, Cornelia Dorsey, Sarah Dorsey and Neda Dorsey-Teague

  • 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

  • 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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