Christopher Columbus Samples 1858–1935
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- A 3 criteria (Strong)
- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher Samples in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Christopher Samples 1858–1935
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Christopher Columbus Samples began in 1858 in Bethel, Morgan Co, IL, USA. In 1860, Christopher Columbus Samples resided in Township 4 S Range 4 E, Jefferson, Illinois, USA. In 1870, Christopher Columbus Samples resided in Eminence, Logan, Illinois, United States. Christopher Columbus Samples married fannie a bradway, frances a bradway, and had children including amy i samples, edward earnest samples, franklin d samples, franklin e samples, louisa m samples, maggie samples, myrtle bertha samples. Christopher Columbus Samples passed away in 1935 in Sargent, Neb..
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1Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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5Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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6Marriage Records Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920
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7Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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8Record Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Samples
This ancestor line traces from Illinios, USA (1831) to Bethel, Morgan Co, IL, USA (1858) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Christopher Samples (1858–1935) was born in Bethel, Morgan Co, IL, USA and died in Sargent, Neb.. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Christopher Samples's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record