YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Stephen Sylvester Sampson 1874–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Apr 1874

Birth Location: Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 May 1948

Death Location: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Father: Thomas Sampson

Mother: Mary Quillen

Spouse(s): Matilda Peters

Children(s): Otto Sampson, Lenix Sampson, Mamie Ball, Trula Sampson, Mollie Sampson

The story of Stephen Sylvester Sampson began in 1874 in Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA. In 1880, Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided in Estillville, Scott, Virginia, United States. In 1900, Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided in Estillville, Scott, Virginia. Stephen Sylvester Sampson married Matilda Isabelle Peters, and had children including J C Sampson, Lenix Jefferson Sampson, Mamie Lloyd Ball, Mollie Sampson, Otto Ray Sampson, Trula May Sampson. Stephen Sylvester Sampson passed away in 1948 in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for Stephen Sampson
SS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Stephen Sylvester Sampson began in 1874 in Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided in Estillville, Scott, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1900, Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided in Estillville, Scott, Virginia.
  • Stephen Sylvester Sampson married Matilda Isabelle Peters, and had children including J C Sampson, Lenix Jefferson Sampson, Mamie Lloyd Ball, Mollie Sampson, Otto Ray Sampson, Trula May Sampson.
  • Stephen Sylvester Sampson passed away in 1948 in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sampson
1844–1944
Birth Location: Virginia
TS
Mary Quillen
1840–1939
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia
MQ

Spouses(s)

Matilda Peters
1873–1936
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
MP

Children(s)

Otto Sampson
1895–1972
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
OS
Lenix Sampson
1897–1960
Birth Location: –
LS
Mamie Ball
1907–2003
Birth Location: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
MB
Trula Sampson
1912–
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA
TS
Mollie Sampson
1903–1952
Birth Location: –
MS

Stephen Sampson's Ancestors

Self
Stephen Sampson
1874–1948
Birth Place: Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Sampson
1844–1944
Virginia
Mary (Dale) Quillen
1840–1939
Scott County, Virginia
Grandparents
Martin (Bird) Quillen
1817–1885
Scott County, Virginia
Anna (Doty) Addington
1820–1880
Scott County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Quillen
1793–1872
Rebecca Lawson
1792–1862
Charles *
1777–1882
Anna *
1784–1828
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Teague Quillen
1772–1860
Margaret Nation
1772–1810
William Lawson
1764–1852
Nancy Baker
1768–
William *
1750–1805
Margaret *
1756–1830

Stephen Sampson's Descendants

1.
SS
Stephen (Sylvester) Sampson (6 Apr 1874–20 May 1948) m. Matilda (Isabelle) Peters (23 Nov 1873–29 Jul 1936)
  1. 1. Otto (Ray) Sampson 1895–1972
  2. 2. Lenix (Jefferson) Sampson 1897–1960
  3. 3. Mamie (Lloyd) Ball 1907–2003
  4. 4. Trula (May) Sampson 1912–
  5. 5. Mollie Sampson 1903–1952

Stephen Sampson's Timeline

8 Records

1874
6 Apr 1874
Birth of Stephen Sylvester Sampson in Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA
Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided here in Estillville, Scott, Virginia, United States
Estillville, Scott, Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 26
Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided here in Estillville, Scott, Virginia
Estillville, Scott, Virginia
1910
1910
Age 36
Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided here in Estillville, Scott, Virginia
Estillville, Scott, Virginia
1912
abt 1912
Age 38
Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 46
Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided here in Civil District 12, Sullivan, Tennessee
Civil District 12, Sullivan, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 56
Stephen Sylvester Sampson resided here in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
1948
20 May 1948
Age 74
Death of Stephen Sylvester Sampson in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1874
    Event Place: Gate City, Scott, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 12, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 175.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 2281; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 442.0; FHL microfilm: 2342015.
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 261A; Enumeration District: 077; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T623_31077_4117933; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1241727.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0068; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375661.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 261A; Enumeration District: 077; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T623_31077_4117933; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1241727.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Estillville, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0068; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375661.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1912
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 12, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 12, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1767; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 168; Image: 175.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 2281; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 14; Image: 442.0; FHL microfilm: 2342015.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 May 1948
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Stephen Sampson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE