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Jonathan "Jona" Sampson 1791–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1791

Birth Location: Ohio County, West Virginia

Death Date: April 1836

Death Location: Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Samuel Sampson

Mother: Mary Mann

Spouse(s): Margaret Samson

Children(s): Harvey Sampson

The story of Jonathan "Jona" Sampson began in 1791 in Ohio County, West Virginia. In 1810, Jonathan "Jona" Sampson resided in Indiana Territory. In 1820, Jonathan "Jona" Sampson resided in Painesville, Geauga, Ohio, USA. Jonathan "Jona" Sampson married Margaret Samson, and had children including Harvey George Harry Sampson. Jonathan "Jona" Sampson passed away in 1836 in Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonathan "Jona" Sampson began in 1791 in Ohio County, West Virginia.
  • In 1810, Jonathan "Jona" Sampson resided in Indiana Territory.
  • In 1820, Jonathan "Jona" Sampson resided in Painesville, Geauga, Ohio, USA.
  • Jonathan "Jona" Sampson married Margaret Samson, and had children including Harvey George Harry Sampson.
  • Jonathan "Jona" Sampson passed away in 1836 in Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Sampson
1763–1842
Birth Location: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Mann
1770–1831
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Samson
1797–1842
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Harvey Sampson
1827–1912
Birth Location: Monroe County, Ohio, United States
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Jonathan Sampson's Ancestors

Self
Jonathan Sampson
1791–1836
Birth Place: Ohio County, West Virginia
Parents
Samuel Sampson
1763–1842
Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Mary Mann
1770–1831
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Samuel Sampson
1746–1789
Gloucester County, New Jersey, USA
Jane (McLauthlin) Samson
1738–1793
Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Bernhardt ((Barnet)) Mann
1740–1817
Hüffenhardt, Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Eve Leffel
1748–1828
Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hajadiah Sampson
1725–1770
Rachel Catterlin
1725–1746
John Maglathlin
1695–1772
** MacLaughlan
1714–1794
Peter Mann
1705–1780
Sara Lahr\Mann
1717–1792
Maria Leffel
1728–1804
Balzar Leffel
1721–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel III
1700–1758
Rachel Johnson
1700–
Abraham Miller
1671–1727
** Clapp
1681–1758
Johannes Lahr
1687–1762
Elizabeth Richter
1695–1770

Jonathan Sampson's Descendants

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Jonathan ("Jona") Sampson (1791–April 1836) m. Margaret Samson (1797–1842)
  1. 1. Harvey (George 'Harry') Sampson 1827–1912 m. Dianna Cotrall 1846–1900 m. Ann Sampson 1828–1910
    1. 1. Marshall (Scott) Sampson 1869–1960 m. Anna (Belle Butler) Sampson 1868–1970
      1. 1. Hurdle (Dwight) Sampson 1897–1974 m. Estel (Lona) Sampson 1913–1995
        1. 1. Anna (Jane) Sampson 1933–1997 m. Charles (Cameron) Weekley 1932–2001
        2. 2. Doris Sampson 1935–1971
        3. 3. Gladys Sampson 1930–2016 m. Robert (Raymond) Barton 1922–1973
        4. 4. Daris (Dale) Sampson 1935–1971
        5. 5. David Sampson 1937–1944
        6. 6. Ida (Mae) Sampson 1939–2003
        7. 7. Marjorie (Marie 'Margie') Sampson 1931–2009
        8. 8. Carolyn (Sue) Sampson 1943–2009
      2. 2. Harley (Hanford) Sampson 1908–1988
      3. 3. Albert (Carl) Sampson 1913–1991
      4. 4. Cara (M) Sampson 1901–1975
      5. 5. Mallie (Clausen) Sampson 1894–1971
      6. 6. William (Greeley) Sampson 1892–1974
    2. 2. Hannah (Jamima) Marks 1855–1910
      1. 1. Arthelia (Bertha) MARKS 1881–1948
        1. 1. Sarah (Grace) Davis 1910–1980 m. Perry (Lemon) Parsons 1909–1994
    3. 3. Margaret (Jane Sampson) Starcher 1850–1881
    4. 4. David (Andrew) Sampson 1866–1958
    5. 5. Sarah Sampson 1865–
    6. 6. Floyd Sampson 1875–1964
    7. 7. Mary (Matilda) Sampson 1871–1934
    8. 8. Harvey (George) Sampson 1872–1961
    9. 9. William (Ayers) Sampson 1859–1909
    10. 10. John (Riley) Sampson 1878–1934
    11. 11. John (Riley) Sampson 1857–1934
    12. 12. Martha (Jane) Bailey 1867–1922
    13. 13. Lee (Roy) Sampson 1868–1943
    14. 14. John (Wesley) Sampson 1857–1950
    15. 15. Jeremiah (Preston) Sampson 1861–1940 m. Elizabeth Carpenter 1861–1941
      1. 1. Sarah (Jane Sampson) Summers 1885–1960
      2. 2. Jemina Sampson 1883–
      3. 3. Cleley Sampson 1888–1980
      4. 4. Grace (N Sampson) Starcher 1894–1966
      5. 5. William (H.) Sampson 1890–1973 m. Eva (H) Sampson 1891–1957 m. Mittie (Agnes) Hathaway 1913–2005
        1. 1. Lovel Samson 1913–2008
        2. 2. Oville (Brown) Sampson 1917–1969 m. Beulah (L) Sampson 1920–1969
        3. 3. Wilburn Samson 1919–1988
        4. 4. Bernard (H) Sampson 1915–1988
        5. 5. Gladys Sampson 1926–
        6. 6. Roscoe (Dallas) Sampson 1927–2016
        7. 7. Gladys (Irene) Sampson 1925–1995
      6. 6. Lona (Belle) Sampson 1898–1971
      7. 7. Ferrell Sampson 1903–1990
      8. 8. Josie (M) Sampson 1886–1903
      9. 9. B Sampson 1901–
    16. 16. Mary (Matilda) Walbrown 1871–1934
    17. 17. Bertie Sampson 1868–
    18. 18. Andrew Samson 1866–1958

Jonathan Sampson's Timeline

6 Records

1791
1791
Birth of Jonathan "Jona" Sampson in Ohio County, West Virginia
Ohio County, West Virginia
1810
1810
Age 19
Jonathan "Jona" Sampson resided here in Indiana Territory
Indiana Territory
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 29
Jonathan "Jona" Sampson resided here in Painesville, Geauga, Ohio, USA
Painesville, Geauga, Ohio, USA
1830
1830
Age 39
Jonathan "Jona" Sampson resided here in York, Athens, Ohio, USA
York, Athens, Ohio, USA
1836
April 1836
Age 45
Death of Jonathan "Jona" Sampson in Nelsonville, York Twp. Athens Co Oh
Nelsonville, York Twp. Athens Co Oh
1836
24 Jun 1836
Age 45
Jonathan "Jona" Sampson - Probate in Athens, Ohio, USA
Athens, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Ohio County, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Indiana Territory
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Territorial Papers of the US; Volume Number: Vol 7; Page Number: 550; Family Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Painesville, Geauga, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Painesville, Geauga, Ohio; Page: 121; NARA Roll: M33_91; Image: 136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: York, Athens, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: York, Athens, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 126; Page: 228; Family History Library Film: 0337937

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: April 1836
    Event Place: Nelsonville, York Twp. Athens Co Oh
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Probate Place: Athens, Ohio
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nelsonville, Athens County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1836
    Event Place: Athens, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills; Probate Place: Athens, Ohio
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