Person:Richard Clampett (1)
Richard Clampett
b.Bet 1809 and 1810 Stokes, North Carolina, United States
d.23 May 1895 Macon, North Carolina, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. Bef 1796
  1. Sarah ClampettAbt 1797 - Aft 1850
  2. Richard ClampettBet 1809 & 1810 - 1895
  3. George ClampettBet 1819 & 1820 - Aft 1860
Spouse and Children
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m. 1832
  1. James C Clampett1834 - 1911
  2. Mary Clampett1836 - 1920
  3. Rebecca ClampettBet 1837 & 1838 - 1875
  4. Margaret ClampettBet 1839 & 1840 - Aft 1880
  5. Nancy Evaline ClampettBet 1841 & 1842 - Bet 1880 & 1887
  6. John Clampett1850 - 1916
  7. Louise J Clampett1852 - 1939
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Facts and Events
Name Richard Clampett
Gender Male
Birth? Bet 1809 and 1810 Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Marriage 1832 Ashe, North Carolina, United Statesto Elizabeth Fouts
Death? 23 May 1895 Macon, North Carolina, United States

Elizabeth Fouts married Richard Clampett in "1832" (per Burningtown Baptist Church records) in Ashe County (no marriage record found). Richard was born ca 1809/10 in Stokes Co, NC, a son of George Clampett and Ann ---.

Richard and Elizabeth moved to Macon County with the rest of the family (including his parents) in the 1830's.

They were listed on the 1840 census in Macon Co, NC.

  • 1840 Macon Co, NC pg 148 Richard Clampett 1000100000000-2000101010000
  • Analysis:
  • 1 male 20-29 (1810/1820)=Richard Clampett (c1810)
  • 1 male 0-4 (1835/1840)=James C. Clampett (1834) son
  • 1 female 60-69 (1770/1780)=Ann (---) Clampett (c1777) mother
  • 1 female 40-49 (1790/1800)=Sarah Clampett (c1797) sister
  • 1 female 20-29 (1810/1820=Elizabeth Fouts Clampett (1812) wife
  • 2 females 0-4 (1835/1840)=1-Mary Clampett (1836); 2-Rebecca Clampett (c1838) daughters

On 1 Jun 1843 Richard Clampet and E. Collins (Eli Collins) witnessed a deed from Michael J. Watters to Samuel H. Watters. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book D page 1639).

On 2 Sep 1844 Richard Clampett and E. Collins (Eli Collins) witnessed two deeds, one from James H. Waters to Margaret Waters, and another from Saul H. Waters to Margaret Waters. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book D page 1855, 1856).

On 9 Sep 1844 Richard Clampett and George Rowland witnessed a deed from Samuel H. Waters to Jacob Fouts. (Macon Co, NC Deed Book E page 289).

In June 1845 Court, Richard Clampett was appointed overseer of the Burningtown Road. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1855 page 305).

In September 1846 Richard Clampett returned his road order (resigned his position as overseer). (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1855 page 343).

Richard Clampet was listed as a juror in March 1849 Court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1855 page 406).

Richard Clampet was listed as a juror in June 1849 Court. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1855 page 410).

In December 1849, the Sheriff summoned Richard Clampet, Jacob Fouts, James Fouts (and others) as jurors to lay off a road. (Macon Co, NC Court Minutes 1838-1855 page 429).

Richard Clampett and family were listed on the 1850 census next door to Elizabeth's parents.

7th Census of the United States - 1850
Name Age Sex Race Occupation Real $ Birth Place
Macon Co., NC - Tennessee Valley
Page 340B, H/F # 349/357
Richd Clampit 40 M W Farmer 400 Stokes
Elizabeth Clampit 35 F W Ashe NC
Ann Clampit 73 F W Chatham
Sarah Clampit 53 F W Stokes
James Clampit 16 M W Laborer Ashe NC
Mary Clampit 14 F W "
Rebecca Clampit 12 F W Macon
Margaret Clampit 10 F W "
Nancy E. Clampit 8 F W "

Richard and family were listed on the 1860 census in Macon County in Burningtown District, next to Elizabeth's brother John Fouts.

8th Census of the United States - 1860
Name Age Sex Race Occupation Real $ Pers $ Birth Place
Macon Co., NC - Burningtown District
Page 290B, H/F # 877/894 - Franklin PO
Richard Clampet 47 M W Carpenter 500 895 Stokes
Elizabeth Clampet 45 F W Ashe
Rebecca Clampet 22 F W Macon
Margaret Clampet 18 F W "
John Clampet 10 M W "
Louisa J. Clampet 8 F W "
Ann Clampet 83 F W Chatham

Richard and family were listed on the 1870 census in Macon in Burningtown Township.

9th Census of the United States - 1870
Name Age Sex Race Occupation Real $ Pers $ Birth Place
Macon Co., NC - Burningtown District
Page 275, H/F # 51/51 - Franklin PO
Richd Clampet 57 M W Farmer 500 393 NC
Elizabeth Clampet 50 F W Keeping House NC
Margarett Clampet 27 F W At Home NC
John Clampet 19 M W " NC
L. J. Clampet 17 F W NC
A. A. Teague 34 M W Farmer NC
Rebecca Teague 34 F W At Home NC

Richard and family were listed on the 1880 census in Burningtown Township.

10th Census of the United States - 1880
Name R-S Age Rel MS Occupation Birth Places
Macon Co., NC - Burningtown
Page 526, H/F # 56/56
R. Clampett W M 72 M Farmer NC-NC-NC
Elizabeth Clampett W F 67 Wife M Keeping House NC-NC-NC
Margarett Clampett W F 40 Dau S NC-NC-NC
Richard Teague W M 8 Gr-S S NC-NC-NC
Mary C. Teague W F 6 Gr-D S NC-NC-NC

Elizabeth Fouts Clampett died on 1 Jan 1892 and Richard Clampett died on 23 May 1895. I would assume they are buried at Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery. I have not yet checked on this. They were members of that church.

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