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Myrtle Bertha Samples 1883–1974

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Myrtle 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: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 29 MAR 1883 · Illinois
Died 15 Jan 1974 · Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington
Father Christopher Samples (1858–1935)
Mother Frances BRADWAY (1857–1918)
Siblings Amy I Samples, Edward Earnest Samples, Franklin D Samples, Franklin E Samples, Louisa M Samples, Maggie Samples

Researchers connected through Myrtle Samples 1883–1974

and 2 more tree owners connected with Myrtle Samples 1883–1974

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Myrtle Bertha Samples began in 1883 in Illinois. In 1910, Myrtle Bertha Samples resided in Madison Square, Loup, Nebraska, USA. Myrtle Bertha Samples passed away in 1974 in Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1883
Birth of Myrtle Bertha Samples in Illinois
Birth
1910
Myrtle Bertha Samples resided here in Madison Square, Loup, Nebraska, USA
Residence
1974
Death of Myrtle Bertha Samples in Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Myrtle Samples

This ancestor line traces from Ireland (1827) to Illinois (1883) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Myrtle Samples (1883–1974) was born in Illinois and died in Sedro Woolley, Skagit, Washington. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Myrtle 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.

Myrtle Samples's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Myrtle Bertha Samples PTP
1883–1974
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

Myrtle Samples's Descendants

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Myrtle Bertha Samples PTP 1883–1974