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Christopher Columbus Samples 1858–1935

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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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

Born 18 Dec 1858 · Bethel, Morgan Co, IL, USA
Died 28 Jul 1935 · Sargent, Neb.
Father Walter SAMPLES (1831–1896)
Mother Elizabeth KILLEBREW (1835–1911)
Spouse Fannie A Bradway
Children Amy I Samples, Edward Samples, Franklin D Samples, Franklin E Samples, Louisa M Samples, Maggie Samples, Myrtle Samples
Siblings Carrie Samples, David Samples, Eveline Pearl Samples, Mary Elizabeth Samples, Morgan Samples, Sarah Anna Samples, Uriah Samples

Researchers connected through Christopher Samples 1858–1935

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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..

Sources

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Illinois, U.S., Marriage Index, 1860-1920

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  8. 8
    Record Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

Life Timeline

1858
Birth of Christopher Columbus Samples in Bethel, Morgan Co, IL, USA
Birth
1860
Christopher Columbus Samples resided here in Township 4 S Range 4 E, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Residence
1870
Christopher Columbus Samples resided here in Eminence, Logan, Illinois, United States
Residence
1880
Christopher Columbus Samples resided here in Eminence, Logan, Illinois, USA
Residence
1900
Christopher Columbus Samples resided here in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Residence
1910
Christopher Columbus Samples resided here in Madison Square, Loup, Nebraska, USA
Residence
1935
Death of Christopher Columbus Samples in Lincoln, Logan, Illinois
Death
1935
Burial of Christopher Columbus Samples in Sargent, Neb.
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher Samples

This ancestor line traces from Illinios, USA (1831) to Bethel, Morgan Co, IL, USA (1858) across 2 generations.

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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

Self
Christopher Columbus Samples PTP
1858–1935
Bethel, Morgan Co, IL, USA
Parents
Walter Williams SAMPLES PTP
1831–1896
Illinios, USA
Elizabeth J. KILLEBREW PTP
1835–1911
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Christopher Samples's Descendants

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Christopher Columbus Samples PTP 1858–1935 m. Frances A. BRADWAY PTP 1857–1918
  1. 1. Maggie Samples PTP 1894–1941
    1. 1. Clifford Clarence Bain PTP 1919–1990
    2. 2. Lester Leroy "Gus" Bain PTP 1921–2003
    3. 3. Harold Raymond Bain PTP 1926–1985
  2. 2. Myrtle Bertha Samples PTP 1883–1974
  3. 3. Edward Earnest Samples PTP 1881–1950