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Maggie Samples 1894–1941

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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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 Maggie Samples in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 6 Jul 1894 · Peoria, Peoria, Illinois
Died 14 Nov 1941 · Ainsworth, Brown County, Nebraska, USA
Father Christopher Samples (1858–1935)
Mother Frances BRADWAY (1857–1918)
Spouse Clarence Brice Bain
Children Clifford Bain, Dorothy Zoerb, Harold Bain, Hazel Irene Latham, Howard Willard Bain, Iva M Christopher, Lester Leroy Gus Bain, Lester Bain
Siblings Amy I Samples, Edward Earnest Samples, Franklin D Samples, Franklin E Samples, Louisa M Samples, Myrtle Bertha Samples

Researchers connected through Maggie Samples 1894–1941

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Biography

In 1894, Maggie Samples entered the world in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, born to christopher columbus samples and frances a bradway. In 1900, Maggie Samples resided in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Maggie Samples resided in Madison Square, Loup, Nebraska, USA. Maggie Samples married clarence brice bain, and had children including clifford clarence bain, dorothy zoerb, harold raymond bain, hazel irene latham, howard willard bain, iva m christopher, lester leroy gus bain. Maggie Samples passed away in 1941 in Ainsworth, Brown County, Nebraska, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Burial Records Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010

  7. 7
    Record U.S., American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Obituaries, 1899-2012

Life Timeline

1894
Birth of Maggie Samples in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois
Birth
1900
Maggie Samples resided here in Dillon, Tazewell, Illinois, USA
Residence
1910
Maggie Samples resided here in Madison Square, Loup, Nebraska, USA
Residence
1920
Maggie Samples resided here in Calamus, Brown, Nebraska, USA
Residence
1930
Maggie Samples resided here in Calamus, Brown, Nebraska, USA
Residence
1941
Death of Maggie Samples in Long Pine, Brown Co, NE, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Maggie Samples

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1827) to Peoria, Peoria, Illinois (1894) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maggie Samples (1894–1941) was born in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois and died in Ainsworth, Brown County, Nebraska, USA. 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 Maggie 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 3 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.

Maggie Samples's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Maggie Samples PTP
1894–1941
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois
Parents
Christopher Columbus Samples PTP
1858–1935
Bethel, Morgan Co, IL, USA
Frances A. BRADWAY PTP
1857–1918
Bethel, Morgan County, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Walter Williams SAMPLES PTP
1831–1896
Illinios, USA
Elizabeth J. KILLEBREW PTP
1835–1911
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
Unknown
Unknown

Maggie Samples's Descendants

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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