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Walter Williams SAMPLES 1831–1896

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
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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 Walter SAMPLES in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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

Born 15 MAY 1831 · Illinios, USA
Died 3 NOV 1896 · Illinois, USA
Spouse Elizabeth J Killebrew
Children Carrie Samples, Christopher Samples, David Samples, Eveline Pearl Samples, Mary Samples, Morgan Samples, Sarah Anna Samples, Uriah Samples

Researchers connected through Walter SAMPLES 1831–1896

and 2 more tree owners connected with Walter SAMPLES 1831–1896

Biography

The story of Walter Williams SAMPLES began in 1831 in Illinios, USA. Walter Williams SAMPLES married elizabeth j killebrew, and had children including carrie samples, christopher columbus samples, david samples, eveline pearl samples, mary elizabeth samples, morgan samples, sarah anna samples, uriah samples. Walter Williams SAMPLES passed away in 1896 in Illinois, USA.

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Life Timeline

1831
Birth of Walter Williams SAMPLES in Illinios, USA
Birth
1896
Death of Walter Williams SAMPLES in Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Walter SAMPLES

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Frequently Asked Questions

Walter SAMPLES (1831–1896) was born in Illinios, USA and died in Illinois, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Walter 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 1 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.

Related Records

Walter SAMPLES's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Walter Williams SAMPLES PTP
1831–1896
Illinios, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
Unknown
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Walter SAMPLES's Descendants

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Walter Williams SAMPLES PTP 1831–1896 m. Elizabeth J. KILLEBREW PTP 1835–1911
  1. 1. Christopher Columbus Samples PTP 1858–1935 m. Frances A. BRADWAY PTP 1857–1918
    1. 1. Maggie Samples PTP 1894–1941
    2. 2. Myrtle Bertha Samples PTP 1883–1974
    3. 3. Edward Earnest Samples PTP 1881–1950
  2. 2. Mary Elizabeth Samples PTP 1860–1930