rightJohn Stephen Hampton (c. 1806 - 1 December 1869) was Governor of Western Australia from 1862 to 1868.

Early life

Little is known of John Hampton's early life. His death certificate states that he was born in 1810, but other evidence suggests 1806 or perhaps 1807; these latter figures are considered more likely. He undertook medical studies at Edinburgh, graduating with a diploma of medicine

3.Next