Hampton, who moved to Los Angeles about 1904, was a graduate of the University of Southern California and of its Law School and had worked as a journalist as well as an attorney. He was a Marine during World War II and was a member of the American Legion. Other memberships included the Echo Park and Elysian Park improvement associations. He lived in the 2400 block of Echo Park Avenue and then at 2354 Kenilworth Avenue.Merrill and Hampton Rade in 13th District to be Close," Los Angeles Times, April 26, 1939, page 2"Roy Hampton, Ex-Councilman, Found Dead," Los Angeles Times, April 17, 1953, page 2"Roy Hampton Services Set," Los Angeles Times, April 20, 1953, page A-28
