Hampton Cothran Williams Headstone

The headstone of Maj. Hampton Cothran Williams (1806-1877) and his wife Frances Alexander Williams (1806-1890) in the Chapman Family Cemetery on Bull Run Mountain near the towns of Thoroughfare and Broad Run, Virginia.

According to the 1850 Federal Census, Williams was a farmer (farm valued at $2170, was married to Frances A. Williams, had two children (Chapman and Franklin, aged 13 and 10), was born in Georgia, and owned 10 slaves ranging in age from 31 to 3. Williams' two children were born in the District of Columbia.

According to the 1870 Federal Census, Williams was an "amateur fruit grower" who lived with his wife Frances and their son Franklin (a farmer). Williams' real estate was valued at $500, while his wife's real estate holdings were valued at $6000. Their personal effects were valued at $1000 and $400 respectively.