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Ronald Gene "Ramp" Samples 1940–2005

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — 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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ronald Samples in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 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: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 01 May 1940 · Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA
Died 06 May 2005 · Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA
Father James Lee Samples
Mother Chessie Edna Rhodes
Spouse Shirley Maxine Sutton
Children Mike Samples, Patrica Jill Samples, Patty Samples Jenkins, Rhonda Samples
Siblings Glenn Lee Samples, Infant Girl Samples, Nancy Louise Samples, Richard Wayne Samples, Sandra Lynn Samples

Researchers connected through Ronald Samples 1940–2005

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ronald Samples 1940–2005

Biography

Ronald Gene "Ramp" Samples was born in 1940 in Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA, the child of james lee samples and chessie edna rhodes. Ronald Gene "Ramp" Samples married shirley maxine sutton, sue nance samples, and had children including mike samples, patrica jill samples, patty samples jenkins, rhonda samples. Ronald Gene "Ramp" Samples passed away in 2005 in Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1940
Birth of Ronald Gene "Ramp" Samples in Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA
Birth
2005
Death of Ronald Gene "Ramp" Samples in Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ronald Samples

This ancestor line traces from England (1320) to Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA (1940) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ronald Samples (1940–2005) was born in Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA and died in Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ronald 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 12 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.

Ronald Samples's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ronald Gene "Ramp" Samples PTP
1940–2005
Clay, Clay County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Ronald Samples's Descendants

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Ronald Gene "Ramp" Samples PTP 1940–2005