A sumpter is an older term for a

pack animal A pack animal, also known as a sumpter animal or beast of burden, is an individual or type of working animal used by humans as means of transporting materials by attaching them so their weight bears on the animal's back, in contrast to draft an ...

. Sumpter also subsequently became a surname and place name. It may refer to:

Places

United states

* Sumpter, Arkansas * Sumpter, Oregon * Sumpter, Texas, a ghost town * Sumpter, Wisconsin, a town * Sumpter Township, Cumberland County, Illinois * Sumpter Township, Wayne County, Michigan

People

* Barry Sumpter (born 1965), former American professional basketball player *

Donald Sumpter Donald Sumpter (born 13 February 1943) is an English actor who has appeared in film and television since the mid-1960s. Career One of his early television appearances was the 1968 '' Doctor Who'' serial '' The Wheel in Space'' with Patrick Tro ...

(born 1943), British actor *

Jeremy Sumpter Jeremy Robert Myron Sumpter (born February 5, 1989) is an American actor. His prominent roles include the title role in the 2003 live action film ''Peter Pan'', Jacob in the 2014 disaster film '' Into the Storm'', and the recurring role of J. D. ...

(born 1989), American actor * John Sumpter, scientist * Justin Sumpter (born 1996), American football player * Michael Sumpter (1947–2001), American serial killer * Rachell Sumpter (born 1972), painter *

Tika Sumpter Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter, better known as Tika Sumpter, is an American actress, singer, producer, television host, and model. Sumpter began her career as the host of ''Best Friend's Date''. From 2005 to 2010, she appeared in the daytime soap oper ...

(born 1980), American actor

Places

United states

People

See also