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Alexander Yancey Sampson 1851–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 April 1851

Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 3 July 1924

Death Location: Crimora, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Bluford Sampson

Mother: Jennetta Peterfish

Spouse(s): Mary McCausland

Children(s): Perry Sampson, Joseph Sampson, William Sampson, Hugh Sampson, Charles Sampson, Marvin Sampson, David Sampson, Annie Sampson, Joseph Sampson, Chas. Sampson

In 1851, Alexander Yancey Sampson entered the world in Rockingham, Virginia, United States, born to Bluford M Sampson And Jennetta Peterfish. In 1870, Alexander Yancey Sampson resided in District 2, Augusta, Virginia, USA. In 1880, Alexander Yancey Sampson resided in Middle River, Augusta, Virginia, USA. Alexander Yancey Sampson married Mary Jane Mccausland, and had children including Annie J Sampson, Charles Alexander Sampson, Chas A Sampson, David Glenn Sampson, Hugh Buford Sampson, Joseph F Sampson, Joseph Franklin Sampson, Marvin C Sampson, Perry Lee Sampson, William Yancey Sampson. Alexander Yancey Sampson passed away in 1924 in Crimora, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1851, Alexander Yancey Sampson entered the world in Rockingham, Virginia, United States, born to Bluford M Sampson And Jennetta Peterfish.
  • In 1870, Alexander Yancey Sampson resided in District 2, Augusta, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Alexander Yancey Sampson resided in Middle River, Augusta, Virginia, USA.
  • Alexander Yancey Sampson married Mary Jane Mccausland, and had children including Annie J Sampson, Charles Alexander Sampson, Chas A Sampson, David Glenn Sampson, Hugh Buford Sampson, Joseph F Sampson, Joseph Franklin Sampson, Marvin C Sampson, Perry Lee Sampson, William Yancey Sampson.
  • Alexander Yancey Sampson passed away in 1924 in Crimora, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bluford Sampson
1811–1892
Birth Location: Virginia
BS
Jennetta Peterfish
1814–1898
Birth Location: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
JP

Spouses(s)

Mary McCausland
1854–1943
Birth Location: Virginia
MM

Children(s)

Perry Sampson
1891–1953
Birth Location: Virginia
PS
Joseph Sampson
1875–1951
Birth Location: Virginia
JS
William Sampson
1886–1959
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, USA
WS
Hugh Sampson
1877–1923
Birth Location: Augusta Co., Virginia
HS
Charles Sampson
1878–1954
Birth Location: Virginia
CS
Marvin Sampson
1899–
Birth Location: Virginia
MS
David Sampson
1889–1975
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
DS
Annie Sampson
1883–1979
Birth Location: Virginia
AS
Joseph Sampson
1876–
Birth Location: Virginia
JS
Chas. Sampson
1880–
Birth Location: Virginia
CS

Alexander Sampson's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Sampson
1851–1924
Birth Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Parents
Bluford M Sampson
1811–1892
Virginia
Jennetta Peterfish
1814–1898
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Johan (Christian) Petefish
1777–1859
Lower Peaked Mtn, Rockingham, VA
MARGARET (ANNA MARIA MONGER) 3ggm
1781–1835
Rockingham, Virgina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johannes 4ggf
1762–1804
Anna 4ggm
1762–1834
Johannes GGF
1745–1801
Anna Burckin
1745–1786
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann 5ggf
1739–1795
Anna Rothin
1736–1804
Johann 5ggf
1728–1808
Anna 5ggm
1730–1791
William Munger
1720–1786
Susanna 5ggm
1723–1792
Henry Purkey
1718–1761

Alexander Sampson's Descendants

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Alexander (Yancey) Sampson (28 April 1851–3 July 1924) m. Mary (Jane) McCausland (13 September 1854–4 December 1943)
  1. 1. Perry (Lee) Sampson 1891–1953
  2. 2. Joseph (Franklin) Sampson 1875–1951
  3. 3. William (Yancey) Sampson 1886–1959 m. Ella E 1891–1980
    1. 1. William (Henry) Sampson 1913–1983 m. Anne (Payne) Jennings 1919–1983 m. Mildred (Marie) Monske 1918–1944
    2. 2. Louise (L Sampson) ATTY 1911–1988
  4. 4. Hugh (Buford) Sampson 1877–1923 m. Daisy (B) Rippetoe 1881–1956
    1. 1. Hugh (B) Sampson 1901–1966
    2. 2. Maud (B) Sampson 1903–1979
    3. 3. Bula (B) Sampson 1906–
    4. 4. Helen (Daisy) Sampson 1909–1993
    5. 5. Kathrine (Jane) Sampson 1912–1993
    6. 6. Nellie (V) Sampson 1916–2002
    7. 7. Margret (L) Sampson 1919–
    8. 8. David Sampson 1921–2012 m. Virginia (Elizabeth) Forcum 1920–2006
      1. 1. Lloyd (Edward) Sampson 1946–1998
      2. 2. Michael (Alan) Sampson 1945–1965
  5. 5. Charles (Alexander) Sampson 1878–1954 m. Gertrude (Jane) Marple 1876–1955
    1. 1. Milton (Rader) Sampson 1901–1968
    2. 2. Mason (Rogers) Sampson 1907–1987
    3. 3. Melvin (E.) Sampson 1900–1975
    4. 4. Mary (E.) Sampson 1904–1963
    5. 5. Martina (C) Sampson 1899–1932
    6. 6. Mae (Eleanore) Sampson 1906–1995
    7. 7. Minnie (Lee) Sampson 1910–1981
    8. 8. Mervin (Earl) Sampson 1914–1992
    9. 9. Manford (Glenn) Sampson 1912–1986
  6. 6. Marvin (C) Sampson 1899–
  7. 7. David (Glenn) Sampson 1889–1975 m. Iva (Marie) Boring 1896–1937
    1. 1. Dorothy (Ann) Sampson 1920–2002
  8. 8. Annie (J) Sampson 1883–1979
  9. 9. Joseph (F.) Sampson 1876–
  10. 10. Chas. (A.) Sampson 1880–

Alexander Sampson's Timeline

8 Records

1851
28 April 1851
Birth of Alexander Yancey Sampson in Rockingham, Virginia, United States
Rockingham, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 19
Alexander Yancey Sampson resided here in District 2, Augusta, Virginia, USA
District 2, Augusta, Virginia, USA
1880
29 Jun 1880
Age 29
Alexander Yancey Sampson resided here in Middle River, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Middle River, Augusta, Virginia, USA
1885
1885
Age 34
Alexander Yancey Sampson resided here in Middle River; Mount Sidney, Augusta, Virginia
Middle River; Mount Sidney, Augusta, Virginia
1899
1 Jul 1899
Age 48
Alexander Yancey Sampson resided here in Augusta, Virginia, USA
Augusta, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
Alexander Yancey Sampson resided here in Crimora, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Crimora, Augusta, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
Alexander Yancey Sampson resided here in Middle River, Augusta, Virginia, USA
Middle River, Augusta, Virginia, USA
1924
3 July 1924
Age 73
Death of Alexander Yancey Sampson in Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Rockingham, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 April 1851
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: 1355; Page: 338A; Enumeration District: 022
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: M593_1634; Page: 288B; Family History Library Film: 553133
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crimora, Augusta, Virginia; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0026
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: T624_1621; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375634
    [5] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Augusta, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: M593_1634; Page: 288B; Family History Library Film: 553133

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia; Archive Collection Number: T1132; Roll: 20; Page: 31; Line: 2; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: 1355; Page: 338A; Enumeration District: 022

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Middle River; Mount Sidney, Augusta, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_24; Roll Number: 24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1899
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crimora, Augusta, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crimora, Augusta, Virginia; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0026

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: T624_1621; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375634

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 July 1924
    Event Place: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Crimora, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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