Hampshire Occupations and Employers

I find it interesting to note the different occupations of ancestors. This note is taken from my great-grandfather's journal [Charles Henry RAMPTON], where he made notes about his family tree.

Grandpa Rampton was footman at Hackwood aristocratic mansion S.E. of London. Wife was a servant there before their marriage. (This refers to Anthony Rampton (1790-1878) and Mary Ash)

Hackwood House. Originally built for the lst Duke of Bolton, the house consisted of a central block facing south, with detached flanking wings on the north side. This house still exists within the present larger structure and was probably brick with stone dressings. Extensive alterations in 1807 included flanking pavilions to the south front an a new north front. Interior contains fine panelling. O.S.A. No. SU64 NW6. Ref: 1. V.C.H., Vol. 4, pp.115, 122, 125. Ref: 2. Buildings of England; Hants. and I.O.W., (Pevsner and Lloyd), p.261. http://www.hants.gov.uk/hampshiretreasures/vol02/page347.html