YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

William Evans Samson 1884–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1884

Birth Location: Ten Mile, Amwell, Pennsylvania,USA

Death Date: 4 Aug 1966

Death Location: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Ashley Samson

Mother: Sarah Evans

Spouse(s): Mary McCracken, Mildred Johnson

Children(s): Samson None, Ashley Samson

The story of William Evans Samson began in 1884 in Ten Mile, Amwell, Pennsylvania,USA. In 1900, William Evans Samson resided in Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, William Evans Samson resided in Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. William Evans Samson married Mary Patton Mccracken, Mildred J Johnson, and had children including Ashley William Samson, Samson. William Evans Samson passed away in 1966 in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for William Samson
WS

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 William Evans Samson began in 1884 in Ten Mile, Amwell, Pennsylvania,USA.
  • In 1900, William Evans Samson resided in Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, William Evans Samson resided in Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • William Evans Samson married Mary Patton Mccracken, Mildred J Johnson, and had children including Ashley William Samson, Samson.
  • William Evans Samson passed away in 1966 in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ashley Samson
1835–1917
Birth Location: Cornwall, Addison County, Vermont, USA
AS
Sarah Evans
1846–1937
Birth Location: Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
SE

Spouses(s)

Mary McCracken
1888–1919
Birth Location: Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
MM
Mildred Johnson
1898–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MJ

Children(s)

Samson None
1917–1917
Birth Location: Washington, Pennsylvania
S
Ashley Samson
1916–2011
Birth Location: Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
AS

William Samson's Ancestors

Self
William Samson
1884–1966
Birth Place: Ten Mile, Amwell, Pennsylvania,USA
Parents
Ashley Bushnell Samson
1835–1917
Cornwall, Addison County, Vermont, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Evans
1846–1937
Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Abel (McFarland) Evans
1817–1901
Baker Station, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Elma Baker
1820–1899
Lone Pine, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Enoch Baker
1788–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Baker
1757–1804
Elizabeth Baker
1760–1797

William Samson's Descendants

1.
WS
William (Evans) Samson (24 Aug 1884–4 Aug 1966) m. Mary (Patton) McCracken (23 Apr 1888–14 Aug 1919) m. Mildred (J) Johnson (abt 1898–)
  1. 1. Samson 1917–1917
  2. 2. Ashley (William) Samson 1916–2011 m. Helen (Virginia) Busbey 1919–

William Samson's Timeline

8 Records

1884
24 Aug 1884
Birth of William Evans Samson in Ten Mile, Amwell, Pennsylvania,USA
Ten Mile, Amwell, Pennsylvania,USA
1900
1900
Age 16
William Evans Samson resided here in Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
William Evans Samson resided here in Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
William Evans Samson resided here in Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
William Evans Samson resided here in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 51
William Evans Samson resided here in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
William Evans Samson resided here in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1966
4 Aug 1966
Age 82
Death of William Evans Samson in Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1884
    Event Place: Ten Mile, Amwell, Pennsylvania,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3626; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 63-132
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 172-20-4577; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 101201-104500
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1659; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 226; Image: 305
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2164; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0121; Image: 449.0; FHL microfilm: 2341898
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1493; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241493
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0243; FHL microfilm: 1375443
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Amwell, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1493; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0112; FHL microfilm: 1241493

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1427; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0243; FHL microfilm: 1375443

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Washington Ward 5, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1659; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 226; Image: 305

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2164; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 0121; Image: 449.0; FHL microfilm: 2341898

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3626; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 63-132

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3626; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 63-132

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1966
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 172-20-4577; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
Find more search results for William Samson

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