Samuel was the first New Zealand born Hampton. He arrived in the world on 9 September 1863 at Templeton, near Christchurch. That would likely be West Melton/Kirwee.
From his records, Samuel went farming away from the South Island and the first records indicate Ohinewai in the Waikato.
Aged 40, on the 8 June 1903 at Auckland, he married Constance Firth Bancroft. Constance had 4 children from a previous marriage.
Samuel and Constance had no children together.
The couple lived in and around Auckland at New Lynn, Howick and Remuera and Samuel remained farming.
Constance passed died on the 4 November 1937 at Auckland and her remains were cremated at Waikumete Cemetery
Samuel carried on farming, but on the 3 July 1947 at Remuera in Auckland, he passed away and his remains were similarly cremated.
The couples ashes are held at Niche 76, Columb at Waikumete Cemetery