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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From his records, Samuel went farming away from the South Island and the first records indicate Ohinewai in the Waikato.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aged 40, on the 8 June 1903 at Auckland, he married Constance Firth Bancroft. Constance had 4 children from a previous marriage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Samuel and Constance had no children together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The couple lived in and around Auckland at New Lynn, Howick and Remuera and Samuel remained farming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Constance passed died on the 4 November 1937 at Auckland and her remains were cremated at Waikumete Cemetery<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Samuel carried on farming, but on the 3 July 1947 at Remuera in Auckland, he passed away and his remains were similarly cremated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The couples ashes are held at Niche 76, Columb at Waikumete Cemetery<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 … <\/p>\n