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Re: Benjamin Riley Sams

aojordon — 2012-04-28 03:22:14Z

Benjamin Riley Sams is my husband's great grandfather as well. His grandfather is Albert, the youngest of 10 children. According to the information we have, Benjamin died of cancer when Albert was a small child. Albert's older sister Chessie (born Oct 28, 1892) took care of Albert when he was a boy. If the information I have is correct Benjamin Riley Sams and his wife Laura Isadora Haisten are buried at Inman Church below Fayetteville, GA. Benjamin's parents, Riley and Evelyn are buried in Cullman, Alabama. Albert and Chessie Sams Rivers gave me this information in an oral interview 30+ years ago. My husband remembers your grandfather Asbury from the Sams' family reunions.

Joseph Sams Farmersville OH/later KY

MichelleTruettLyons — 2012-04-27 04:18:41Z

Looking for info for Joe Sams. Would have been divorced with a couple daughters. Was divorced. Lived above a bar in Farmersville OH in about 1953 ish. Later moved to KY. Would guess he was born around 1930 +/-

This is a total shot in the dark...but figured what the heck! I understand he may have had a brief affair with my grandmother and my mother is the result:) Oops. This is a family secret...always the joke that she was the milkmans...apparently close enough:) Never had the guts to discuss with my grandmother, now she is gone. Always resulted in tension and hard feelings between my mother and grandmother....would like to help my mom solve this mystery. We don't need anyhthing, just would be nice to know WHO we are, at least for medical purposes. I realize this revolation could cause his family distress....but the Truth is the truth...And hey, who knows, maybe we would like each other! Once met a guy with the same last name on a job site, looked so much like my brother I was freaked out...but chickened out in asking more questions.

Sorry for the book....any help would be most appreciated!

Re: Sams from Athens County, Ohio

KaylaTippett — 2012-04-21 01:52:44Z

Sorry I said take and I mean talk Duh!!

Re: Sams from Athens County, Ohio

KaylaTippett — 2012-04-20 12:23:08Z

Wow should have read this before I sent you the last post, Martha is my grandma and we need to take because I am really confused about Daniels wife or wives and some of Jacksons Kids.

Re: Sams of Athens, Ohio

KaylaTippett — 2012-04-20 12:16:34Z

Not sure if you got this resolved but my Grandmas Dad was Jackson Nathan Sams born 1888 to Daniel and Rose Sams (Davis). Jack was married to 2 different sisters Lucy Mae Willard and Maude Willard, and they had 5 kids Mary, Martha, Jackie, Elma, & Thelma. If this is who you are looking for you are my new best friend because Rose Davis does not exist anywhere and the only reference to Daniel being married was to a Mary E. Sams. I hope you get this since your post is so old.

Sams

ratcliffwayne — 2012-03-07 01:22:50Z

Looking for info on John Sams from Salem ore and his kids John and Lucille sams were my aunt and uncle Lucille is a ratcliff.

John and Lucille Sams

ratcliffwayne — 2012-02-28 07:20:39Z

Looking for any info on John and Lucille Sams Im their nephew.

Re: SAMS, George / Mollie Thomas

cmcorso — 2012-02-18 18:55:39Z

My Grandfather, Clarence Elson (since passed) is son to John Frank & Corlie (Sam's) Elson. My grandma is still living & knowledgable about his family. This is an old post, so not sure if you have any interest in this topic any longer, if so please feel free to email me @ catcorso@yahoo.com

Re: "Sams Family of Virginia" book now online!

T_LockhartStockdale — 2012-01-11 02:39:31Z

Dawn, I would like access to your research group and the book you refer to.

Thanks!

My grandmother was a Sams.

Re: Sams in Other WV Counties

T_LockhartStockdale — 2011-11-23 13:34:05Z

This was an old post from 2008. All information has been found and linked in my family tree.

Thanks for the responses.

Re: Rice Sams

rjsmith718 — 2011-11-17 12:16:59Z

Rice Sams B. July 26, 1833 and Matilda Hutchins Sams, B. Dec. 28,, 1838 were my mother's paternal grandparents. I have recently placed a replacement stone on their grave at the Ann Wesley cemetery, Roddy Branch road, Blount Co., TN. Rice,s father was also named Rice, b. 1804 married to Rebecca Thacker(y). Rice II and Matilda had 13 children, 8 of which lived to adulthood. George was number 8. He met his wife Annis, as I understand, while hunting near Tellico Plains, TN.
My maternal grandfather was Doc (Ernest Carl) Sams, who was the youngest child of Rice II and Matilda. George and Annis are buried in the Clark's Grove cemetery in Blount Co. TN. Also buried there is his oldest brother, J.T., who died 2 months short of 100 y.o.; and his wife Belle. Also, George's sister and bro-in-law, Lillie and Azro Wayman. J.T.'s passing 5/16/59 was noted in a front page article of the Maryville, Times.
Rice II served in the 63rd Tenn. Confederate infantry for about one year, and, one of Matilda's brothers (Eldridge Hutchins) served in the Tenn. Union 8th cavalry, dying in service at Gallatin, TN. Aug. 23,1864. Rice and Matilda moved from Hawkins County TN. to Rockford TN. in 1869. George therefore was born in Blount Co. Feb. 16,1871.

Matilda Hutchins Sams passing Aug. 6, 1917 was noted on the front page of the Maryville, TN. paper that week (The Maryville Enterprise 8/9/17 - on microfilm Maryville, TN. Library)

Re: Sams in Other WV Counties

1_metzs — 2011-11-16 16:06:07Z

here's another link you may be interested in
http://www.obcgs.com/sams.htm
don't now if it be of any help to you or not

Re: Sams in Other WV Counties

1_metzs — 2011-11-16 15:32:19Z

I'm his daughter--he died 1 week after my 5th BD. his parents were: father__Alec Sams his mother__Antony Sams
he died from skull fracture 11 hrs after coal mine slate fall fell on him and 2 others coal mine Pocahontas WV
didn't slate my name cause I never done one these before and probably regret this one--don't trust all this easy to access interent stuff --think just much too available--figure with as mcuh info as you've alredy got to ( another reason why I doing this post) surprised you haven't alredy found rest info on him { and us his offsprings} and as easy as rest info that I didnot include that is os easy to obtain from www and as well just sparked my curosity as to whom you might be and if by chance you might possibley be my niece from Michigan who is heavy into this stuff. If you reply with correct name and other info only hse'd know then I'll know and give you more info--if not you won't hear from me anymore. Guess I hope this helps you some. PS there is a site I'm surprised you haven't discovered and it's totally free that will surprisinly answer your questions noticed you listed and correct cause you get view actual court house records right from your home PC and print off as well exact as they are on reord at no cost. when I say answers your questins actjually does cause records back then told all sorts of info as if person to person conversation instead of jjust recording mian statistic facts--such inof as who gave info, name etcc what thier life occupation etc was, really surprising but exact what folks who into searching family history searching for and best part totally free including printing exact copy of court house records-sort similar to some movies--look up inofo and discover info parents and others never told you about other sibblings you had as well and lot more

SAMS Edith RUSSELL 1897 1984

t42BoldSprings_McLennanCoTX — 2011-11-02 12:15:57Z

SAMS Edith RUSSELL 1897 1984

DaveStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Bold Springs Cemetery, McLennan County, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,590 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(McLennan), cemetery(Bold Springs) and Surname .
If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: fred sams

garethmorgan47 — 2011-11-01 14:13:16Z

Hello

Elizabeth Langley married a Fred Sams at the Prescot registry district in the June quarter of 1903.

Gareth

Re: William A. Sams, Swain Ark.

Headstone_finder — 2011-10-29 13:17:10Z

I would love to have a copy of that picture of them. I have one copy of wedding pic. i found in paper when they lived in cane hill Ar.

Re: William A. Sams, Swain Ark.

Headstone_finder — 2011-10-29 13:12:05Z

josie sams was my aunt and i found a picture of headstone of
freed and josie

Re: William A. Sams, Swain Ark.

Headstone_finder — 2011-10-29 13:07:47Z

I have a few pictures of grandpa william and dona Bean sams. im looking for martha sams any info?. to put in my family tree. I have headstone pictures of freed Tilley and josie sams

Re: Sams

Headstone_finder — 2011-10-29 12:36:17Z

William A Sams was my grandfather, any info someone wants to share?

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

juliepayne123 — 2011-10-28 21:59:23Z

Part 2 of the article: http://fairviewtowncrier.com/2011/09/captain-edmund-sams-par...

Re: Sams, Roehrs, Groces, Bishops, MO

Calif23grown — 2011-09-29 17:51:24Z

I have information on the groce's and mabe Roehrs. but my spelling of the Roehrs is Rowher. I am Lisa Groce-Aguayo. If you want you may email me @ calif23grown@yahoo.com thanks

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

dawnj1967 — 2011-09-22 23:45:07Z

I can be contacted directly at dawnmarie@comporium.net and will be glad to share my documentation with you that I used for the "Descendants of Captain Edmund Sams of Buncombe County, NC".

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

dawnj1967 — 2011-09-22 23:45:06Z

I can be contacted directly at dawnmarie@comporium.net and will be glad to share my documentation with you that I used for the "Descendants of Captain Edmund Sams of Buncombe County, NC".

Re: Covan Sams

Headstone_finder — 2011-09-19 12:26:30Z

william A Sams was my grandfather. I have a picture of him and grandmother cutting cake. he was buried in lamar johnson co. ar

Benjamin Riley Sams

mt7704vd3 — 2011-09-18 00:09:38Z

I have been looking for Benjamin Riley Sams for quite some time - it seems that he was born in 1861 in Muscadine, Alabama and died in Georgia in 1914. He was married to Lura E. Haisten and had many children, one if which was my grandfather Asbury Benjamin Sams. Does anyone recognize this name? I am at a complete loss - I can't find him in other Alabama records leading me to believe that his family might not have been originally from Alabama at all. Please help!

Thanks,
Margaret

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

thewds — 2011-09-12 16:34:03Z

Thanks. I'll keep you posted on anything new I learn from Bruce Whitaker.

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

juliepayne123 — 2011-09-12 15:41:46Z

The date on the article is August 31, 2011--at least that's what shows up on my computer. The marker installation would have happened Saturday, September 10, 2011.

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

thewds — 2011-09-12 14:36:39Z

Thanks for looking. Very interesting article.

I just sent an e-mail to the author, Bruce Whitaker to ask if he can share the source of the documentaion. I assume if the SAR accepted Edmund Sams as a vet, there must be some documentation other than Sondley's book which gave no documentation. I also ask him if there was a part two, since the article was written in 2008.

When I visit there again, I will go by the Newton Cemetery and take a look. I guess I have not been back since the marker was placed there.

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

juliepayne123 — 2011-09-11 23:43:35Z

Between my post and your post, I did a little more searching and found this article: http://fairviewtowncrier.com/2011/08/captain-edmund-sams-par... Some questions are answered there, but we may have to wait for part II for more information. Note the last paragraph which states that the SAR "will hold a grave marker dedication for Capt. Edmund Sams (1750–1845) and William Forster II (1748–1830) at Newton Academy Cemetery in Asheville..."

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

thewds — 2011-09-11 21:57:19Z

Good to hear from you. I am glad to know your line and will add you to the database.

At this point I am doubtful of the family stories that Edmund was an "Indian fighter in the revolutionary war", since there no records that I have found to support it.There may have been a Sams that was part if the 1835 Indian removal on the Trail of Tears. I would have to look back to see which one.

I thought if Edmund had served, there might be some good family records at the DAR library, but alas they have nothing on him. Wonder how he got the Capt in his name. Was that associated with the ferry that he ran across the French Broad?

Re: Seeking descendants of Capt. Edmund Sams

juliepayne123 — 2011-09-11 19:17:23Z

I can't help you on the Revolutionary War documentation, but I am a descendant of Edmund Sams.

Orra Sams -> Elizabeth Heath Foster -> James H. Alexander -> Tululah F. Alexander -> James E. Smith -> Lake Vernon Smith -> me, Julie Payne

Re: Sams of KY and TN

Headstone_finder — 2011-08-09 12:16:31Z

The sams i have in my family are from ok and ar. william a sams was my grandfather. he was burried in lamar, johnson co. arkansas

Re: Sams of KY and TN

catronscottie — 2011-08-08 07:25:28Z

If this get through you are forgetting a name Earl Haskel Sams. He was one of Robert's sons. I am Earl's oldest grandaughter Jamie Hale from lafayette, IN

Re: Barbara Sams

d3196 — 2011-08-01 00:12:32Z

Hello Barbara, have I contacted you about the message you posted, listed below.

Thanks,
JDP e-mail: jdp35044@hotmail.com

Information on Mae Sams of East Tennessee?

thegaminboy — 2011-07-01 12:51:49Z

The last time i posted here i asked about information on Frank Davis, my great grandfather. Thank you Cwatter for your reply, it helped alot.

Now i'm wondering if anyone has any information on his wife Mae Sams? the only document i have found on her is the 1930's census where her and her husband Frank Davis B. abt 1898 D. most likely Sept. 8,1949,their son Kenneth Davis B.abt 1922,Walter Davis B.abt 1925, and their daughter Elizabeth Davis B. abt 1927.

Lived in Washington,Tennessee at the time,if anyone has information on who her father or mother could possibly be, or even more information on her it would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

Sams family of Athens

djknapp64 — 2011-06-24 23:05:08Z

My Mom was one of the twins (Thelma Faye) of Maude and Nathan Sams. She left Ohio with my Dad, Bert (Scotty) Denovan, after WW 2 to move to Washington state. They had me, Donna Jean and my brother Bob Denovan. I am 64 and my brother is 62. We are both married. My husband's name is Tim Knapp and we have four kids, Gina, Paul, Jacob and Jason and three Grandchildren. Bob is married to Linda and has three kids, David, Kelly and Samantha Faye and they live in Arizona. They have one Grandchild.

I used to love to come to Ohio on the train to visit my Grandma Maude, my Aunt Elma, Uncles Jack, Danny and Glen and my Mom's half-sisters, Mary and Martha. Grandma Maude was a very devout woman and from what I understand Grandpa Nathan was a minister. He slipped on icy stairs when my Mom was about 14 and broke his back and died a few days later. His first wife, who was Grandma Maude's sister, died in the 1918 flu epidemic. Mom's half-sisters, Mary and Martha were from that marriage.

Re: Dr. J W Sams

ATShome — 2011-06-09 19:39:29Z

Do you know anything of J W Sams?

Re: Dr. J W Sams

LWS104 — 2011-06-09 14:25:41Z

Southeast of Louisville. Now a Louisville suburb

Dr. J W Sams

ATShome — 2011-06-08 17:47:54Z

I found the good doctor's name on a death certificate in 1923, and am looking for more information. The certificate says he was from Prospect, KY (a little NE of Louisville).

In another search on the internet showed he signed a death certificate, and indicated he (if it is the same 'he') was from Drakesboro, KY, (110 miles from Prospect, SW of Louisville).

I've not found any census information on him.

Please post, or send me message if you know anything of him.

Re: Green Berry Sams

iminidaho2 — 2011-06-01 22:06:43Z

Thanks so much for the info. I did send email to Vicki. Hope we can share some info on my mother's side of the family. I would love to find out what you have found. I just started with ancestry and am so excited. Please, let's keep in touch. Betty

Re: Jasper Sams

ClarkBlake84 — 2011-06-01 20:24:13Z

Hi:

I have your Eunice Bibbee family. Email me at:
mcblake@nas.com.

Clark

Re: Green Berry Sams

samsdpg — 2011-06-01 19:40:53Z

Hello, Yes, you would be David's cousin. I have quite a bit on the Sams family and related ancesters. Matter of fact, I have @85 direct ancester names. I know Armand and his daugter Vicki has also done research on the Sams. My problem is getting all of this information typed into a post/email. Just got my computer back from being worked on and my FTM information was lost..thank heavens I also keep written notes. I would suggest you contact either Armand and/or Vicki. If for some reason you can't get the information you need, email me and I will see what I can do to get you the information. It might take a while, I am having surgery in 2 weeks so I will be out of commission for awhile but perhaps during my recuperation at home I can get something started. email me personally if you need Vicki's email address. Samswhitedog@aol.com

Re: Green Berry Sams

iminidaho2 — 2011-05-29 23:34:32Z

Hi, I just read that your husband is Armands son?. I guess that would make him my cousin. My mother was Mary, Green B's daughter. Would like to know more, just started looking into ancestry. Betty

Re: Green Berry Sams

ConnieGeeding — 2011-05-23 15:34:57Z

I show him as being born 1/6/1893 in Manchester, Clay Co., KY. He died 3/22/1970 in Hamilton, Butler Co., OH and is buried in Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton. He and Armilda had been divorced. They were married about 1913

His father was William Sams, born 1865 in KY
His mother was Mary Gibson, born abt 1864 in KY

Martha, one of Armilda's sisters, was my grandmother.

Hope this helps.

Re: "Sams Family of Virginia" book now online!

whozwhoandhow — 2011-05-18 04:49:45Z

Hello

I am interested in viewing the Sams Family of Virginia book. I am a descendant of Merritt Sams - Adoniram Sams -Wiley Sams Sr. - William Sams(b.1755 in Hallifax, VA.) - William Sr. (b.1717 in VA.) - James Sams (b. 1686 in VA).

I have verified the lineage up to Wiley Sr. and then relied on information from others for older descendants so would love to see what you have.
Thanks... Becky

Obit: Darlene Sams, 2009 In Montana

mtnstyne — 2011-04-24 21:46:00Z

My Grandmother:

Funeral Services: for Darleen and her husband, Melvin, will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Homestead Lutheran Church officiated by Pastor Johnette Grefe. Visitation: will be one hour before the service. Interment: will follow at Big Lake Cemetery. Darleen M. Steinert Nelson, age 81, of Homestead, MT, and Williston, ND passed away Sunday, June 14, 2009 at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point. Darleen was born November 27, 1927 in Biddle MT the daughter of John and Laura Caldwell Sams. She moved with her family to Miles City MT at a young age. At age 18 she married Vernon Steinert; they divorced in 1980. In 1981 she met Melvin Nelson and they were married on Oct 30, 1981. She moved to his farm west of Homestead where they farmed for 16 years before moving to Williston, ND in 1997. They lived in Williston until March of 2009 when Darleen and her husband, Melvin moved to Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point. They were blessed with the past 27 years together. Darleen was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin just two days before her own passing. She was also preceded by her parents, three brothers Harold, Orval and John, one sister Edith, one half-brother Burton Artlip and a special grandson, Bryce Cotton. Darleen is survived by three children, Terry (Shirley) Steinert of Red Lodge, MT, Diane Molstad of Miles City, MT and Verna (Kent) Cotton of Wolf Point; seven grandchildren, Lynette, Deryk, Danny, Farrah, Jason, Nathan and April and six great-grandchildren, Braden, Bailey, Brydger, Abby, Ethan and Isaiah; two sisters, Grace Peterson of Miles City, MT and Pearl Slackport of Townsend, WA; one brother, Carl R. Sams of Sunnyside, WA; three half-brothers, Boyd Ray of Portland, OR, Theron Ray of Sacramento, CA and Melvin Ray of Missouri; and one half-sister, Lila Ashpole of Portland, OR. Funeral Services for Darleen and her husband, Melvin, will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2009 at Homestead Lutheran Church officiated by Pastor Johnette Grefe. Visitation will be one hour before the service. Interment will follow at Big Lake Cemetery. A luncheon will be served following at the Homestead American Legion Hall.

Re: Jasper Sams

junglejuice78 — 2011-04-22 18:07:56Z

could you please contact me,,,, leonard and myrtle are my grandparents,,,,,junglejuice78@hotmail.com,,, or terry smith of washington wv on facebook

Re: Jasper Sams

junglejuice78 — 2011-04-22 17:34:22Z

i am the grand son of myrtle sams,,, goldie was married to my grandfather,,, would love to find out more i am junglejuice78@hotmail.com

Re: Green Berry Sams

iminidaho2 — 2011-04-21 21:41:16Z

Green B. Sams was my Grandfather. I would like to know more about him. Betty

Re: Green Berry Sams

iminidaho2 — 2011-04-19 03:50:55Z

Fred, I think I am related to you. My mother was Mary, Viola's sister. Do you have a sister named Lois and a brother name Jerry? I have been doing research on the family. I am also looking to find my stepsister and stepbrother, from my mother's first marriage. Please respond, Betty