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Sampson ~ Second Generation

		Issue of John Sampson and Mary Pymont
1.		Ann SAMPSON (1) Born 1783, baptism not found. Burial of Ann Sampson 1 Nov 1783 at Royston, Hertfordshire (ref fmp Hertfordshire burials).
2.		Ann SAMPSON (2) Bap of Ann Sampson 21 Nov 1784 at Royston, dau of John & Mary (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms).
3.		Mary SAMPSON Bap of Mary Sampson 4 Feb 1787 at Royston, dau of John & Mary (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms).
4.		William SAMPSON Bap of William Sampson 2 Aug 1789 at Royston, son of John & Mary (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Marriage 9 Apr 1835 at Shoreditch St Leonards of William Sampson to Elizabeth SAMPSON; although the marriage certificate states that they were bachelor and spinster, she was formerly Elizabeth SMITH and had been married to William's brother Thomas Sampson who had died in 1833; witnesses were John Sampson & Maria Sampson, who might be their brother and sister in law (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages image). She was first married in 1822. She was born c1801 with broad range from 1841 census, or c1797 (ref 1851 census) or c1791 (from death certificate). See her other marriage to brother Thomas for the other children. Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: Kingsland Road Orchard Place. Together with her children Joshua (15), Mary (13), Thomas (11), William (6), and their dau Ann (4): William Sampson. Age 50. Rope Maker. Born in Middlesex [error]. Elizabeth Sampson. Age 40. Born in Middlesex. Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: Waterloo House, Kingsland Road. Together with her son Thomas (21) and their dau Ann Maria (13): William Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 60. Rope & Mat Maker. Born Royston, Cambridgeshire. Elizabeth Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 54. Born St George in the East, Middlesex. Death reg of Elizabeth Sampson Mar qtr 1856 at Shoreditch dist age 65 (ref GRO Index). See possibilities for her age above. The death certificate shows: when and where died: 9 Mar 1856 at 8 Orchard Place, Kingsland Road; name: Elizabeth Sampson; age: 65 years; occupation: wife of William Sampson, Rope Manufacturer; cause of death: Scirrhous Liver Jaundice Certified; informant: Peter Sampson present at the Death 3 Wharf Rise Kingsland Road Shoreditch; registered 12 Mar 1856; Nathaniel Bowring Registrar (ref DC seen). Elizabeth was buried at Abney Park with her husband William. Death reg of William Sampson Sep qtr 1869 at Shoreditch age 80 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Burial of William Sampson 29 Jul 1869 at Abney Park age 80, Section H05 (ref Abney Park records).	1841 census 1851 census Elizabeth
		Child of William and Elizabeth:
	1.	Ann Maria SAMPSON born 1837, bap 1837 at St Leonards, Shoreditch, Middlesex
5.		Sophia SAMPSON Bap of Sophia Sampson 24 Jul 1791 at Royston, dau of John & Mary (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms).
6.		John SAMPSON Bap of John Sampson 4 Aug 1793 at Royston, son of John & Ann [sic - probably error for Mary, as there are no other mentions of John & Ann and it fits here] (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Marriage (1) 15 Oct 1816 at Hackney St John, Middlesex of John Sampson to Maria TAYLOR; both of this parish, bachelor & spinster, by Banns, witnesses William & Mary Sampson (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Maria was born c1784 according to her death, place unknown. Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: Cottage. Together with sons John (20), Henry (15), Willm (12): John Sampson. Age 45. Rope Mk. Not born in Middlesex. Mariah Sampson. Age 50. Not born in Middlesex. Death reg of Maria Sampson Mar qtr 1846 at Bethnal Green, age 62 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Marr (2) reg Sep qtr 1850 at Bethnal green dist of John Sampson to Alice COOKE (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 9 Sep 1850 at Bethnal Green St Peter; John was full age, widower, Rope Maker, residence Cottage near Wellington Pond, son of John Sampson, Rope Maker; Alice was full age, spinster, residence 49 Bedford Square, dau of William Cooke, Woodman; Banns; witnesses William Sampson, Mary Jane Cooke (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns). Alice was born c1804 at Collingbourne, Wiltshire (ref census). Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 1 Wellington Pond. John Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 57. Mat Manufacturer. Born Cambridgeshire. Alice Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 47. Born Wiltshire. Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 4 Holly Bush. John Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 66. Rope Mat Maker empl 2 men Alice Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 57. Born Wilts Collingborne. Ref 1871 census. London, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Reg district of Bethnal Green. Address: 4 Holly Bush Gardens. John Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 76. Rope Maker. Born Herts Royston. Alice Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 67. Born Collingbourne. Death reg of John Sampson Mar qtr 1872 at Bethnal Green, London age 77 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Alice not found in 1881 census. Death reg of Alice Sampson Sep qtr 1889 at Bethnal Green dist age 84 (ref FreeBMD). Occupation of John: Rope and Mat Maker	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census 1871 census
		Children of John and Maria:
	1.	Mary Ann SAMPSON born 1818, bap 1818 at Bethnal Green St Matthew, Middlesex
	2.	John SAMPSON born 1820, bap 1820 at Bethnal Green St Matthew, Middlesex
	3.	Henry SAMPSON bap 1823 at Hackney St John, Middlesex
	4.	William George SAMPSON bap 1827 at South Hackney St John of Jerusalem, Middlesex
7.		Thomas SAMPSON (1) Born 1795, baptism not found. Burial of Thomas Sampson 3 Jun 1795 at Royston, Hertfordshire (ref fmp Hertfordshire burials).
8.		Thomas SAMPSON (2) Bap of Thomas Sampson 7 Jun 1798 at Royston, son of John & Mary (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Marriage 9 Dec 1822 at Bethnal Green St Matthew of Thomas Sampson to Elizabeth SMITH; Banns; witnesses illegible (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Elizabeth was born c1797 at St George in the East, Middlesex (ref 1851 census, with 2nd husband William Sampson). Burial of Thomas Sampson 23 Mar 1833 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Hackney, residence Kingsland Road, age 36 (ref Ancestry London CofE Deaths & Burials image). Occupation Flax Dresser in 1824, 1826 and 1827 baptisms. Occupation Rope Maker at post-death baptism of son William in 1834. Assumption that these all fit together. Occupation of Thomas: Rope Maker and Flax Dresser. Elizabeth married (2) 9 Apr 1835 at Shoreditch St Leonard to William SAMPSON, Thomas's brother, see above.
		Children:
	1.	Thomas SAMPSON (1) born 1824, bap 1824 at St George the Martyr, Southwark, Middlesex
	2.	Joshua SAMPSON born 1825, bap 1826 at Holborn St Giles in the Fields, Middlesex
	3.	Mary SAMPSON born 1827, bap 1827 at Holborn St Giles in the Fields, Middlesex
	4.	Thomas SAMPSON (2) born c1830 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	5.	William SAMPSON born 1832, bap 1834 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Hackney, Middlesex
		Issue of John Sampson and Elizabeth Bilton
9.		Elizabeth SAMPSON (1) Bap of Elizabeth Sampson 26 Feb 1806 at Royston, Hertfordshire, dau of John & Elizabeth (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Presumably died young, record not found.
10.		Sarah SAMPSON Bap of Sarah Sampson 9 Aug 1807 at Royston, Hertfordshire, dau of John & Elizabeth (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Marriage 27 Dec 1831 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex of Sarah Sampson to William STATHAM; bachelor & spinster; both were of this parish; witnesses William Wingfield, Geo Yarrow (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Bap of William Statham 21 May 1809 at Bethnal Green St Matthew, son of Stephen & Mary; born 25 Jan 1809 (ref Ancestry London CofE Births & Baps image). Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: Shoreditch. (Record is quite illegible). Together with children Sarah (9), William (8), John (7), Elizabeth (4), George (2), Frederick (2), unnamed infant (6 days) and relative Mary Statham (58): Wm Statham. Age 32. Warehouseman. Birth illegible. Sarah Statham. Age 34. Birth illegible. Ref 1851 census. Bedfordshire, England. Parish of Henlow. Registration district of Biggleswade. Household sched 130. Address: Henlow. William Statham. Age 42. Fancy Soapmaker. Born Middlesex Bloomsbury. Sarah Statham. Age 44. Born Cambridgeshire Royston. In 1851, 8 of the children were with their aunt Mary Statham (36) at 2 St James Cottages, Hackney. Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Hackney St John. Registration district of Hackney. Address: No 16. Together with children william (27), Elizabeth (24), Anne (18), Mary (16): William Statham. Head. Mar. Age 52. Wholesale Perfumer. Born Middlesex Bloomsbury. Sarah Statham. Wife. Mar. Age 53. Born Cambridge Royston. William died 4 Oct 1863. Death reg of William Statham Dec qtr 1863 at Hackney dist age 54 (ref GRO Index). He was buried at Abney Park Cemetery (ref findagrave). "STATHAM William. Effects under £1,500. [Added later] Resworn at the Stamp Office Mar. 1866 £3,000. 25 November [1863]. The Will of William Statham late of 16 Kingsland-crescent Kingsland-road in the County of Middlesex Fancy Soap Maker and Perfumer deceased who died 4 October 1863 at 16 Kingsland-crescent aforesaid was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of Charles Stevens of 17 Kingsland-crescent aforesaid Carver and Gilder and Sarah Statham of 16 Kingsland-crescent aforesaid Widow the Relict the Executors." (ref Ancestry National Probate) Ref 1871 census. Kent, England. Parish of Bexley. Reg district of Dartford. Address: Denbigh Cottage. Together with dau Elizabeth E (30) and grandson Herbert Webb (5), son of Ann Elizabeth: Sarah Statham. Head. Wid. Age 64. Annuitant. Born Cambridgeshire Royston. Sarah died 25 Nov 1872. Death reg of Sarah Statham Dec qtr 1872 at Islington dist age 65 (ref FreeBMD). She was buried at Abney Park Cemetery (ref findagrave). "STATHAM Sarah. Effects under £2,000. 20 February [1873]. The Will with two Codicils of Sarah Statham formerly of 338 Kingsland-road in the County of Middlesex afterwards of Bexley in the County of Kent but late of 142 Downham-road in the County of Middlesex Widow who died 25 November 1872 at 142 Downham-road was proved at the Principal Registry by John Statham of 1 Gloucester-cottages Lawrence-road Tottenham in the County of Middlesex Collector and Frederic Statham of 408 Kingsland-road Oilman the Sons and Sarah Statham of 408 Kingsland-road Spinster the Daughter the Executors." (ref Ancestry National Probate)	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census 1871 census
		Children:
	1.	Sarah STATHAM born 1832 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	2.	William STATHAM born 1833 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	3.	John STATHAM born 1835 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	4.	Elizabeth Ellen STATHAM born 1837 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	5.	Frederic STATHAM born 1839 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	6.	George STATHAM born 1839 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	7.	Eliza STATHAM born 1841 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	8.	Ann Elizabeth STATHAM born 1843 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	9.	Mary STATHAM born 1844 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	10.	Alfred Stephen STATHAM born 1847 at Hackney, Middlesex
11.		Peter SAMPSON Bap of Peter Sampson 14 Mar 1810 at Royston, Hertfordshire, son of John & Elizabeth (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Marr (1) 1 Aug 1832 at Islington St Mary, Islington, Middlesex of Peter Sampson to Mary LOXTON; both were of this parish, bachelor and spinster; Banns; witnesses William Sampson [not identified], Eliza Gough [who subsequently married him] (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Mary's birth not found. Dau Mary Elizabeth baptised 1835 when he was at Half Moon Crescent, Warehouseman; son William James baptised 1837 when he was also at Half Moon Crescent, Warehouseman; the same son William buried 13 Sep 1840 when he was at Half Moon Crescent; Henry Peter was the last child with Mary Loxton, born 16 Sep 1840. So within a week, there was a death and a new child. Son Henry baptised 1840 when he was at Half Moon Crescent, Light Porter. Mary presumably died between 16 Sep 1840 and the census in 1841, death record not found in London of an appropriate age. There appear to be 2 1841 census records for Peter Sampson, perhaps one at his home and one at his business. Half Moon Crescent and Kingsland Road (Wharf Rise) are about 2 miles apart. Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Mary Islington West. Registration district of Islington. Address: Half Moon Crescent. Together with his children Mary E (6), Henry P (9 mths) and presumed sister, Elizabeth Sampson (30): Peter Sampson. Age 25 [age wrong]. Warehouseman. Not born in Middlesex. AND Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: Kingsland Road. Peter Sampson. Age 30. Coffee House Keeper. Not born in Middlesex. Sarah Sampson. Age 25. Not born in Middlesex. [Unknown] Marr (2) reg Dec qtr 1841 at Islington dist, Middlesex of Peter Sampson to Eliza GOUGH (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 16 Nov 1841 at St Mary, Islington; Peter was of full age, Widower, Warehouseman, residence Kingsland Rd, son of John Sampson, Rope Manufacturer; Eliza was of full age, spinster, residence Stoke Newington, dau of William Gough, Carpenter; Banns; witnesses William Gough and other members of Gough family (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Eliza had been a witness at his first marriage in 1832. Eliza was born c1812 at Stoke Newington, Middlesex (ref census). Dau Eliza baptised 1844 when he was at Wharf Rise, and dau Emma baptised 1846 at Kingsland Rd, both as Coffeehouse Keeper. Ref 1851 census. London, England. Parish of Saint Leonard Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: Waterloo Place. Together with his dau Mary (15) and their children Henry (10), Maria (8), Eliza (6), Emma (4): Peter Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 41. Coffe House Keeper. Born Royston, Cambridgeshire. Eliza Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 39. Born South Newington, Middlesex. Peter was joint executor for his cousin and brother-in-law Thomas Sampson (Timber Merchant, see below) with Thomas's son William, in 1855. The extensive Will is available on Ancestry. Peter was present at the death of his sister-in-law Elizabeth in 1856 and provided the details for the death cert. Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: Kingsland Road, 5 Wharf Rise. Together with children Maria (18), Eliza Mary (16), Emma (14), Louisa (9), George (8), Fredrick (3): Peter Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 51. Coffee House Keeper. Born Hertfordshire. Elizabeth Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 49. Born Middlesex Stoke Newington. Ref 1871 census. London, England. Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: 226 Kingsland Rd. Together with children Maria G (28), Eliza M (26), Emma (24), Louisa (19), George (18), Frederick (13): Peter Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 61. Coffee House Keeper & Tobacconist. Born Cambridgeshire. Eliza Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 59. Assistant to above. Born Middlesex. Death reg of Eliza Sampson Dec qtr 1876 at Shoreditch dist age 65 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Eliza was buried 2 Dec 1876 at Abney Park, section J04 (ref Abney Park records). Ref 1881 census. London, England. Civil Parish of St Pancras. Registration district of Pancras. Address: 4 Harwood St. Together with many others: Peter Sampson. Boarder. Widr. Age 72. Gentleman. Born Herts Royston. Ref 1891 census. London, England. Civil parish of Shoreditch. Sub-Registration district Shoreditch South. Address: Almshouse, Hackney Rd. Peter Samson. Head. Wid. Age 81. Cabinet Maker. Born Cambridgeshire Royston. Peter died 5 Aug 1891. Death reg of Peter Sampson Sep qtr 1891 at Shoreditch dist, London age 82 (ref FreeBMD). "SAMPSON Peter. Personal Estate £20. 29 August. The Will of Peter Sampson formerly of 4 Harmood-street Chalk-Falm-road by late of Parade Ground Hackney-road both in the County of Middlesex who died 5 August 1891 at Parade Ground was proved at the Principal Registry by Emma Sampson of 58 Queen's-crescent Haverstock Hill in the said County Spinster the Daughter the sole Executrix." Peter was buried 11 Aug 1891 at Abney Park, section J04 (ref Abney Park records). Occupation of Peter: Coffee House Keeper.	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census 1871 census 1881 census 1891 census
		Children of Peter and Mary:
	1.	Mary Elizabeth SAMPSON born 1835, bap 1835 at Islington St Mary, Middlesex
	2.	William James SAMPSON born 1837, bap 1837 at Lambeth St Mary, Middlesex
	3.	Henry Peter SAMPSON born 1840, bap 1840 at Lambeth St Mary, Middlesex
		Children of Peter and Eliza:
	4.	Maria Gough SAMPSON born 1842 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	5.	Eliza Mary SAMPSON born 1844 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	6.	Emma SAMPSON born 1846 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	7.	George SAMPSON (1) born 1849 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	8.	Louisa SAMPSON born 1851 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	9.	George Sackville SAMPSON (2) born 1853 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	10.	Frederick SAMPSON born 1858 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
12.		Elizabeth SAMPSON (2) Bap of Elizabeth Sampson 2 Apr 1812 at Royston, Hertfordshire, dau of John & Elizabeth (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Possible entry for Elizabeth, if this is her: Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Mary Islington West. Registration district of Islington. Address: Half Moon Crescent. Together with brother Peter Sampson and his 2 children: Elizabeth Sampson. Age 30. Housekeeper. Not born in Middlesex. No further information found.	1841 census
13.		Eleanor SAMPSON Bap of Eleanor Sampson 14 Apr 1814 at Royston, Hertfordshire, dau of John (Flaxdresser) & Elizabeth (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Eleanor not found in 1841 census. She had a daughter, Elizabeth Eleanor, in late 1841. Marr reg Sep qtr 1843 at Hackney dist, Middlesex of Eleanor Sampson to Thomas SAMPSON (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 13 Aug 1843 at Hackney St John; Thomas was full age, widower, Timber Merchant, residence London Fields, son of Philip Sampson, Timber Merchant; Eleanor was full age, spinster, residence London Fields, dau of John Sampson, Rope Maker; Banns; witnesses William Statham [brother in law, by sister Sarah], Elizabeth Sampson (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Thomas was a cousin, see further down in this generation for further details,
		Child of Eleanor:
	1.	Elizabeth Eleanor SAMPSON born 1841 at Islington, Middlesex
14.		Joseph SAMPSON Bap of Joseph Sampson 7 Mar 1819 at Royston, Hertfordshire, son of John (Ropemaker) & Elizabeth (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: Canal Road. Joseph Sampson. Age 20. Rope Mat M. Not born in Middlesex. Marr reg Mar qtr 1843 at Hackney dist, Middlesex of Joseph Sampson to Jane SUMMERS (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 30 Jan 1843 at Hackney St John; Joseph was full age, bachelor, Mat Maker, residence Morning Lane, son of John Sampson, Rope Maker; Jane was full age, spinster, residence Morning Lane, dau of Benjamin Summers, Weaver; Banns; witnesses Henry Sampson [unknown], Mary Maria Strong (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Jane was born 10 Nov 1825 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex (ref baptism record). Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 3 South Pavement. Together with children Jane (6), Elizabeth (4), William (1): Joseph Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 24. Mat Maker. Born Cambridgeshire Royston. Jane Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 24. Silk Weaveress. Born Middlesex Bethnal Green. Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 3 Bramar St. Together with children Jane (16), Elizabeth (14), William (11), Joseph (9), George (7), Benjamin (5): Joseph Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 45. Rope Mat Maker. Born Hertfordshire Royston. Jane Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 34. Silk Weaver. Born Middlesex Bethnal Green. Ref 1871 census. London, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Reg district of Bethnal Green. Address: 28 Alma Rd. [Alma Road was at the centre of the Spitalfields silk weaving industry.] Together with children Joseph (19), George (16), Benjamin (14), Ellen (9), Ada (4): Joseph Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 55. Mat Maker. Born Cambs Royston. Jane Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 45. Born Middlesex Bethnal Green. Death reg of Jane Sampson Jun qtr 1878 at Hackney dist age 52 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Ref 1881 census. London, England. Civil Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 15 Sydney St. Together with children Benjamin (24), Ellen (19), Ada (14): Joseph Sampson. Lodger. W. Age 64. Labourer. Born Cambridge Royston. On 3 Feb 1885 Joseph was officially examined by the Parish: "Joseph Sampson, 69, too deaf for interrogation, brother: Mr Sampson, Timber Mercht, opposite Shoreditch Church" [This may be a reference to one of his many nephews through Eleanor's marriage to Thomas Sampson, Timber Merchant.] (ref Ancestry, Examinations, under Civil Registration Death Index). In 1889 Joseph was examined in regard to Orders of Removal. "Joseph Sampson, Rope Mat Maker. 3 Braemar St 16 years. Was married at Hackney Jany 30th 1843. Was apprenticed to Wm Sampson, a Rope Mat Maker 8 & 9 Kingsland Road, his father was a poor working man lived in Royston, Herefordshire [sic], never paid taxes, has done no act to gain a settlement, was born at Royston, has lived in this parish 50 (?) years. (Irremovable)" In the index his address is given as 73 Moss Street. (ref Ancestry London Selected Poor Law Removal & Settlement Records). (William Sampson not found.) Joseph's death reg not definitely found. The one in 1897 at Cambridge may be the Joseph Sampson in the 1891 census said to be born at Holywell, Flint. Occupation of Joseph: Rope and Mat Maker.	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census 1871 census 1881 census
		Children:
	1.	Joseph Henry SAMPSON (1) born 1843 at Shoreditch dist, Middlesex
	2.	Jane Elizabeth SAMPSON born 1845 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	3.	Elizabeth SAMPSON born 1846 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	4.	Eliza SAMPSON born 1848 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	5.	William SAMPSON born 1850 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	6.	Joseph SAMPSON (2) born 1852 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	7.	George Frederick SAMPSON born 1854 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	8.	Benjamin SAMPSON born 1856 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	9.	Thomas SAMPSON born 1859 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	10.	Eleanor SAMPSON born 1861 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	11.	Ada Alice SAMPSON born 1866 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
		Issue of William Sampson and Mary
1.		John SAMPSON Occupation: Frameworkknitter, Master Frame Work Knitter employing 10 boys, 30 women. Bap of John Sampson 17 Apr 1789 at Wigston Magna All Saints, Leicester, England (Anglican), son of Wm & Mary (ref fmp Leicestershire Baptisms). Marr (1) 26 Dec 1810 at Wigston Magna All Saints (Anglican) of John Sampson to Elizabeth MEASURES (ref fmp image, the spelling is Elisabeth by the Vicar; the witness is Bery [?] Franklin Cooper). Elizabeth was buried on 26 Feb 1814 at Wigston Magna (Independent). The record states: "Few days illness after confinement. February 26 1814 was interred in the Dissenters burying ground Elizabeth the wife of John Sampson" (ref findmypast image) Marr (2) 21 May 1815 at Wigston Magna All Saints (Anglican) of John Sampson to Mary VANN; Banns; one of the witnesses was Samuel Measures, possibly Elizabeth's brother, from a Non-Conformist family, son of Thomas & Susannah, but Elizabeth's baptism not found so this relationship is uncertain (ref fmp image). Mary was bap 23 Dec 1795 in Wigston Magna All Saints, dau of John VANN and Jane nee WALKER. See the VANN tree for further details. In 1838, they lived in house owned by Ann Blunt, widow, rateable value 3 pounds. In 1838 his occupation was Wool Comber (ref dau Elizabeth's marriage). Ref 1841 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat [St], Wigston Magna. Together with children Mary (20), Eliza (15), Hannah (10), Gideon (8), Meshach (2), Abednego (2): John Sampson. Age 50. Wollen Hosiery. Born Leicestershire. Mary Sampson. Age 45. Born Leicestershire. Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish and Village of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat Street, Wigston Magna. Together with children Hannah (21), Gideon (18), Meshach (12), Abednego (12), Emma (8): John Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 60. Frameworkknitter. Born Leicestersh. Wigston. Mary Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 55. Frameworkknitter. Born Leicestersh. Wigston. In 1855, lived in house owned by M.D.Davenport in Moat Street and was joint owner and occupier of land in Aylestone Lane. Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat St, Wigston. Together with children Hannah (34), Emma (18): John Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 71. Master Frame Work Knitter employing 10 boys, 30 women. Born Leicestershire, Wigston. Mary Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 65. Stitcher of socks. Born Leicestershire, Wigston. Death reg of John Sampson Dec qtr 1862 at Blaby dist (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Death reg of Mary Sampson Mar qtr 1865 at Blaby dist (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Mary died 7 Mar 1865, England, buried Chapel yard, Wigston Magna Congre. (ref Alf Wesson) Occupation of John: Wool Comber and Master Frame Work Knitter. FROM WHOM LIBBY SHADE IS DESCENDED.	SEE VANN TREE 1841 census 1851 census 1861 census
		Children by Elizabeth Measures:
	1.	Ann SAMPSON born 1811 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	2.	Elizabeth SAMPSON born 1814 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
		Children by Mary Vann:
	3.	William SAMPSON born 1815 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	4.	Thomas SAMPSON born 1817 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	5.	Mary Jane SAMPSON born 1820 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	6.	Eliza SAMPSON born 1823 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	7.	Samuel SAMPSON born 1826 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	8.	Hannah SAMPSON born 1829 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	9.	Gideon SAMPSON born 1833 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	10.	Unnamed SAMPSON born c1834 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	11.	Shadrach SAMPSON born 1836 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	12.	Meshach SAMPSON born 1838 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	13.	Abednego SAMPSON born 1838 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
	14.	Emma SAMPSON born 1843 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
		Issue of Joshua Sampson and Elizabeth Potrill
1.		Philip SAMPSON Bap of Philip Sampson 19 Jan 1795 at Shepreth, Cambridgeshire, son of Joshua & Eliz. Sampson (ref fmp Cambridgeshire Parish Baptisms). In 1833, Joshua was listed as a beneficiary of the Will of A. Pottrill of Royston as brother in law; Elizabeth was a beneficiary as the sister; four of the children, Elizabeth, Philip, Thomas and William were also listed (ref fmp Essex Wills Beneficiaries Index). Ref 1841 census. Surrey, England. Parish of Lambeth. Registration district of Lambeth. Address: York St. Together with his sister Elizabeth Hodges and husband: Philip Sampson. Age 45. Lath Render. Not born in Surrey. Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 3 Prospect Place. Together with his sister Elizabeth Hodges and family: Phillip Sampson. Unm. Age 58. Lab. Born Cambridgeshire Sheprid [sic]. Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green St Matthew. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 3 Prospect Place. Together with his sister Elizabeth Hodges and family: Philip Sampson. Lodger. Unm. Age 67. Lath Render. Born Middlesex [error]. Death reg of Philip Sampson Dec qtr 1869 at Bethnal Green dist age 75 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Occupation of Philip: Lath Render.	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census
2.		Maria Ann SAMPSON Birth of Maria Ann Sampson 12 Aug 1802, bap 5 Feb 1819 with 3 siblings at Hackney St John, Middlesex, dau of Joshua & Elizabeth, residence Cambridge Heath, Hackney, Lath render (ref Ancestry London CofE Births & Baps image). Maria was not listed as a beneficiary of her uncle Pottrill in 1833, as were her 4 siblings, suggesting she was not alive by then. No further information found.
3.		Thomas SAMPSON Birth of Thomas Sampson 6 Aug 1805, bap 5 Feb 1819 [sic] with 3 siblings at Hackney St John, Middlesex, son of Joshua & Elizabeth, residence Cambridge Heath, Hackney, Lath render (ref Ancestry London CofE Births & Baps image). Marriage (1) 22 Aug 1824 at St Dunstan & All Saints, Stepney of Thomas Samson [sic] to Elizabeth SAUNDERS; both were of the parish, bachelor & spinster; Banns; witnesses John Blomfield & illegible (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Elizabeth was born c1803 (ref 1841 census). In 1833, Joshua was listed as a beneficiary of the Will of A. Pottrill of Royston as brother in law; Elizabeth was a beneficiary as the sister; four of the children, Elizabeth, Philip, Thomas and William were also listed (ref fmp Essex Wills Beneficiaries Index). Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: No. 1 Hare Row. Together with children Mary Ann (14), Thomas (10), William (6), John (3): Thomas Sampson. Age 35. Sawyer. Born in Middlesex. Elisbeth Sampson. Age 38. Born in Middlesex. Death reg of Elizabeth Sampson Jun qtr 1847 at Bethnal Green age 45 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Thomas and Catherine were living together from about the end of 1848. Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: Hare Row. Together with 2 Westwood boys, Thomas's sons Thomas (19), John (13) and joint sons Joshua (1), Philip (6 mths): Thomas Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 45. Sawyer. Born Middlesex Shoreditch. Catherine Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 40. Born Middlesex Hackney. Marr (2) reg Sep qtr 1851 at Bethnal Green dist, Middlesex of Thomas Sampson to Catherine WESTWOOD [nee LEE] (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 11 Aug 1851 at St Bartholomew, Bethnal Green; Thomas was full age, widower, Sawyer, residence 13 North St, son of Joshua Sampson, Sawyer; Catherine was full age, widow, same residence, dau of John Lee, Labourer; Banns; witnesses Henry Smith, Elizabeth Williams (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Reported birth of Catherine Lee 27 Feb 1811, bap 22 May 1825 [sic] at Hackney St John, dau of John & Mary, residence Well Street Hackney, Labourer (ref Ancestry London CofE Births & Baps image). Catherine had previously been married in 1830 to James Westwood, and they had several children. Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 1 Hare Row. Together with a Westwood son, and children Joshua (11), Philip (10), Martha (6): Thos Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 56. Sawyer. Born Middlesex Shoreditch. Cath Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 50. Charwoman. Born Middlesex Hackney. Not found in 1871 census. Death reg of Thomas Sampson Sep qtr 1874 at Hackney dist age 71 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Burial of Thomas Sampson 28 Jul 1874 at Hackney St John, age 71 (ref Ancestry London CofE Deaths & Burials, image not found). Death reg of Catherine Sampson Jun qtr 1876 at Hackney dist age 65 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Burial of Catherine Sampson 23 May 1876 at Hackney St John, age 65 (ref Ancestry London CofE Deaths & Burials, image not found). Occupation of Thomas: Sawyer.	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census
		Children of Thomas and Elizabeth:
	1.	Elizabeth SAMPSON born 1825, bap 1825 at Newington St Mary, Southwark, Middlesex
	2.	Mary Ann SAMPSON bap 1828 at South Hackney St John of Jerusalem, Middlesex
	3.	Thomas SAMPSON born 1831, bap 1833 at South Hackney St John of Jerusalem, Middlesex
	4.	William SAMPSON born c1835 in Middlesex
	5.	John SAMPSON born 1837 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
		Children of Thomas and Catherine:
	6.	Joshua SAMPSON born 1849 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	7.	William Philip SAMPSON born 1850 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	8.	Catherine SAMPSON born 1852 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	9.	Martha SAMPSON born 1855 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
4.		William SAMPSON Birth of William Sampson 12 Sep 1809, bap 5 Feb 1819 with 3 siblings at Hackney St John, Middlesex, son of Joshua & Elizabeth, residence Cambridge Heath, Hackney, Lath render (ref Ancestry London CofE Births & Baps image). In 1833, Joshua was listed as a beneficiary of the Will of A. Pottrill of Royston as brother in law; Elizabeth was a beneficiary as the sister; four of the children, Elizabeth, Philip, Thomas and William were also listed (ref fmp Essex Wills Beneficiaries Index). Marr reg Dec qtr 1840 at Hackney dist of William Sampson to Maria JONES (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 22 Nov 1840 at the parish church of West Hackney; William was full age, bachelor, Sawyer, residence Church Street Newington, son of Joshua Sampson, Lath Render; Maria was full age, spinster, same residence, dau of William Jones, Labourer; Banns; witnesses Henry Clark, Elizabeth Hodges [sister] (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Maria was born 1809 at Brockhampton, Herefordshire (ref 1851 census & baptism). Death reg of William Sampson Sep qtr 1841 at Bethnal Green dist age 34 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Marr reg Dec qtr 1843 at Camberwell, Surrey of Maria Sampson to John SAUNDERS (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 26 Nov 1843 at St George's parish, Camberwell; John was full age, widower, Carpenter, residence Wyndham Road, son of John Saunders, Carpenter; Maria was full age, widow, dau of William Jones, Labourer; Banns; witnesses William Saunders, Harriet Saunders (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Maria and John had several children (Maria Saunders, born 7 Jun 1844 and Charles Samuel Saunders born 20 Nov 1848). John died in 1849 leaving Maria as a widow, occupation Laundress. Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 4&5 Hare Row. Together with son William Sampson now called Saunders (9), Maria Saunders (7), Charles Saunders (2) and son-in-law Joshua Saunders (20): Maria Saunders. Head. Wid. Age 40. Laundress. Born Herts Brockhampton. No further information found for Maria.	1851 census
		Child of William and Maria:
	1.	William SAMPSON [SAUNDERS] born 1841 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
5.		Elizabeth SAMPSON Birth of Elizabeth Sampson 19 Mar 1812, bap 5 Feb 1819 with 3 siblings at Hackney St John, Middlesex, dau of Joshua & Elizabeth, residence Cambridge Heath, Hackney, Lath render (ref Ancestry London CofE Births & Baps image). Born at Shoreditch, Middlesex (ref 1851 census). In 1833, Joshua was listed as a beneficiary of the Will of A. Pottrill of Royston as brother in law; Elizabeth was a beneficiary as the sister; four of the children, Elizabeth, Philip, Thomas and William were also listed (ref fmp Essex Wills Beneficiaries Index). Marr reg Mar qtr 1838 at Hackney dist, Middlesex of Elizabeth Sampson to William HODGES (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 25 Feb 1838 at the church of West Hackney; William was full age, bachelor, Sawyer, residence John Street West Hackney, son of Peter Hodges, Wine Cooper; Elizabeth was full age, spinster, same address, dau of Joshua Sampson, Lath Maker; Banns; witnesses George Masters, Maria Saunders (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). William was born c1804 at Shoreditch, Middlesex (ref census). Ref 1841 census. Surrey, England. Parish of Lambeth. Registration district of Lambeth. Address: York St. Together with her brother Philip Sampson (45): Willm Hodges. Age 35. Sawyer. Not born in Surrey. Elizabeth Hodges. Age 25. Not born in Surrey. Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 3 Prospect Place. Together with children Harriett (9), Elizabeth (4 mths) and her brother Phillip Sampson (58): William Hodges. Head. Mar. Age 49. Sawyer. Born Middlesex Clerkenwell. Elizabeth Hodges. Wife. Mar. Age 39. Born Middlesex Shoreditch. Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green St Matthew. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 3 Prospect Place. Together with daus Harriet (19), Elizabeth (10), Harriet's dau Alice (1), and Elizabeth's brother Philip Sampson (67): William Hodges. Head. Mar. Age 57. Sawyer. Born Middlesex Shoreditch. Elizabeth Hodges. Wife. Mar. Age 50. Laundress. Born Middlesex Shoreditch. Death reg of William Hodges Jun qtr 1862 at Bethnal Green age 59 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of William Hodges 11 May 1862 at Victoria Park Cemetery, Hackney, age 60, residence 3 Prospect Place, Bethnal Green (ref Ancestry England & Wales Non-Conformist & Non-Parochial Registers). Death reg of Elizabeth Hodges Jun qtr 1862 at Bethnal Green age 51 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of Elizabeth Hodges 5 Jun 1862 at Victoria Park Cemetery, Hackney, no age given, residence Prospect Place, Cambridge Heath (ref Ancestry England & Wales Non-Conformist & Non-Parochial Registers).	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census
		Children:
	1.	Harriet HODGES born 1841 at Lambeth, Surrey
	2.	William HODGES born 1844 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	3.	Thomas HODGES born 1848 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	4.	Elizabeth HODGES born 1850 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
		Issue of Thomas Sampson and Sarah Austin
1.		Sarah SAMPSON Bap of Sarah Sampson 1 Oct 1800 at Cambridge All Saints, Cambridgeshire, dau of Thos & Sarah Sampson (ref fmp Cambridgeshire baptisms). Marriage 5 Aug 1823 at Cambridge All Saints of Sarah Sampson to John CARTE (ref Ancestry England Select Marriages). "MARRIAGE. On Tuesday last, Mr. John Carte, maltster, of Ampthill, Bedfordshire, to Sarah, only daughter of Mr. Thomas Sampson, of All Saints' passage." (ref fmp British Newspapers, Cambridge Chronicle, 8 Aug 1823). Bap of Jn. Carte 17 Sep 1802 at Ampthill, Bedfordshire, son of Humph.& Mary Carte (ref Ancestry England Select Births & Christenings). Burial of John Carte 10 Aug 1832 at Cambridge All Saints, age 30 (ref Ancestry England Select Deaths & Burials). Ref 1841 census. Cambridgeshire, England. Parish of All Saints. Registration district of Cambridge. Address: All Saints Passage. Together with sons Thomas (11), John (9), and her parents: Sarah Carte. Age 40. F.S. Born in Cambridgeshire. Ref 1851 census. Cambridgeshire, England. Parish of All Saints. Registration district of Cambridge. Address: All Saints Passage, All Saints, Cambridge. Together with her widowed father, dau Sarah (24) and others: Sarah Carte. Dau. Widow. Age 49. Proprietor of Houses. Born Cambridgeshire. Ref 1861 census. Cambridgeshire, England. Parish of Grantchester. Registration district of Chesterton. Address: Near Paradise. Together with dau Sarah Austin Carte (31) and a servant: Sarah Carte. Head. Wid. Age 57. Fundholder. Born Cambs Cambridge. Ref 1871 census. London, England. Parish of St George Bloomsbury. Registration district of St Giles. Address: 20 Torrington Square. Together with son Thomas (41) and family, and dau Sarah Austin Carte (42): Sarah Carte. Mother. Wid. Age 66. Born Cambs Cambridge. Not found in 1881 census. Death reg of Sarah Carte Sep qtr 1885 at Paddington dist, Middlesex age 85 (ref FreeBMD). "CARTE Sarah. Personal Estate £48 17s. 8d. 23 February [1886]. Administration of the Personal Estate of Sarah Carte late of 35 Cornwall-road Westbourne Park in the County of Middlesex Widow who died 14 September 1885 at 35 Cornwall-road was granted at the Principal Registry to Sarah Austin Carte of 35 Cornwall-road Spinster the Daughter and only Next of Kin." (ref Ancestry National Probate)	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census 1871 census
		Children:
	1.	Sarah Austin CARTE born 1824, bap 1824 at Ampthill, Bedfordshire
	2.	Thomas Sampson CARTE born 1829, bap 1830 at Cambridge All Saints, Cambridgeshire
	3.	John CARTE bap 1831 at Cambridge All Saints, Cambridgeshire
	4.	Mary CARTE bap 1832 at Cambridge All Saints, Cambridgeshire
		Issue of Philip Sampson and Mary Newton
1.		Matthew Newton SAMPSON Birth of Matthew Newton Sampson 26 Dec 1794, bap 25 Jan 1795 at Shoreditch St Leonards, London, son of Philip & Mary Sampson, residence Kingsland Road (ref Ancestry London CofE Baps Marriages & Burials image). Burial 17 Dec 1826 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Hackney, age 31, residence Hackney Road (ref Ancestry London CofE Deaths & Burials image).
2.		William SAMPSON Birth of William Sampson 14 Sep 1796, bap 25 Dec 1796 at Shoreditch St Leonards, London, son of Philip & Mary Sampson, residence Kingsland Road (ref Ancestry London CofE Baps Marriages & Burials image).
3.		Philip SAMPSON Birth of Philip Sampson 15 May 1799, bap 23 Jun 1799 at Shoreditch St Leonards, London, son of Philip & Mary Sampson, residence Kingsland Road (ref Ancestry London CofE Baps Marriages & Burials image). Burial 9 Oct 1822 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Hackney, age 23, residence Hackney Road (ref Ancestry London CofE Deaths & Burials image).
4.		John SAMPSON Birth of John Sampson 12 Sep 1801, bap 22 Jan 1804 at Shoreditch St Leonards, London, son of Philip & Mary Sampson, residence Kingsland Road (ref Ancestry London CofE Baps Marriages & Burials image). Marriage (1) 17 Sep 1822 at Hackney St John of John Sampson to Martha PATTERSON; both were of the parish, bachelor and spinster; Banns; witnesses Benj. Crook, Sarah Jackson (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Birth of Martha Patterson 11 (?) Nov 1799, bap 22 Jun 1800 at St George in the East, Tower Hamlets, Middlesex, dau of Thomas & Sarah (ref Ancestry London CofE Births & Baps image). Burial of Martha Sampson 13 Feb 1831 at Shoreditch St Leonards, age 31, residence Hackney Road (ref Ancestry London CofE Deaths & Burials image). It appears that John and Harriet were living together from about 1832, with the birth of Harriet in November 1832. Marr (2) reg Mar qtr 1841 at Hackney dist, Middlesex of John Sampson to Harriet WILLSON [nee EDMUNDS] (ref FreeBMD with Harriot); the marriage was 14 Feb 1841 at Hackney St John; John was full age, widower, Sawyer, residence Morning Lane, son of Philip Sampson, Timber Merchant; Harriot was full age, widow, residence Morning Lane, dau of William Edmunds, Farrier; Banns; witnesses Thomas Goodwin, Wm Daniell (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Harriet was born c1807 (ref her death, and consistent with census records). Harriet was married to Henry William Willson. They had a daughter Mary Elizabeth Willson born 12 Aug 1828, bap 28 Dec 1828 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Hackney, residence Caroline Place, occupation Leghorn Presser [type of straw hat] (ref Ancestry London CofE Births & Baps image). Mary Elizabeth married Joseph Camp and was living with her mother in 1891. Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: York Place, Hackney Road. Together with his children John (17), William (14), Mary (12) and their children Harriet (6), Ann (2): John Sampson. Age 40. Occ illegible. Born in Middlesex. Harriet Sampson. Age 35. Born in Middlesex. Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: 73 Rose St. Together with his dau Mary (22), and their children Ann [probably Harriet] (18), Harr [probably Ann] (12), Eliza (8), Sarah (6), George (4): John Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 49. Timber dealer. Born Middlesex Shoreditch. Harriot Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 46. Born Middlesex Shoreditch. Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Shoreditch St Leonard. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: 96 Cumberland St. Together with their children Ann Elizabeth (21), Eliza (18), Sarah (16), George (14): John Sampson. Head. M. Age 59. Sawyer. Born Shoreditch. Harriett Sampson. Wife. M. Age 54. Born Shoreditch. Death reg of John Sampson Mar qtr 1864 at Shoreditch dist age 62 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Burial of John Sampson 3 Mar 1864 at Abney Park age 62, Section G07 (ref Abney Park records). Ref 1871 census. London, England. Parish of Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: 16 Herbert St. Together with dau Sarah (26): Harriet Sampson. Head. Wid. Age 64. Born Middlesex Shoreditch. Harriet not found in 1881 census. Ref 1891 census. London, England. Civil parish of Mile End Old Town. Sub-Registration district of Mile End Old Town, Eastern. Address: 12 Coutts Rd. Together with her dau Mary E Campe [sic] and family: Harriett Sampson. Mother. Wid. Age 84. Living on her own means. Born London Shoreditch. Death reg of Harriet Sampson Jun qtr 1891 at Mile End Old Town district, Middlesex, age 84 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Burial of Harriet Sampson 13 May 1891 at Abney Park age 84, Section G07 (ref Abney Park records). Occupation of John: Timber Dealer and Sawyer.	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census 1871 census 1891 census
		Children of John and Martha:
	1.	John SAMPSON born 1823, bap 1823 at Bethnal Green St Matthew, Middlesex
	2.	William SAMPSON born c1827 in Middlesex
	3.	Mary SAMPSON born c1829 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
		Children of John and Harriet:
	4.	Harriet SAMPSON born 1832, bap 1837 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex
	5.	Eliza SAMPSON (1) born 1835, bap 1835 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex
	6.	Thomas George SAMPSON born 1837, bap 1837 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex
	7.	Ann Elizabeth SAMPSON born 1839 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	8.	Eliza SAMPSON (2) born 1842 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	9.	Sarah SAMPSON born 1844 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
	10.	George SAMPSON born 1847 at Bethnal Green, Middlesex
5.		Thomas Matthew SAMPSON Birth of Thomas Sampson 12 Oct 1803, bap 22 Jan 1804 at Shoreditch St Leonards, London, son of Philip & Mary Sampson, residence Kingsland Road (ref Ancestry London CofE Baps Marriages & Burials image). The name Matthew is included in the marriage records of children John and Eleanor; perhaps this was after his brother Matthew who died in 1826. Marriage (1) 19 Sep 1825 at Hackney St John, Middlesex of Thomas Sampson to Ann Elizabeth EMERY; both were of this parish; Banns; witnesses John & ? Buckloe (?) (ref London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Ann was born c1803 (ref death). Ref 1841 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of St Leonard Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: Nr 14 Hackney Rd. Together with children Thomas (13), William (11), Ann (5), George (4 mths): Thomas Sampson. Age 37. Timber Mer. Born in Middlesex. Ann Sampson. Age 37. Not born in Middlesex. Death reg of Ann Elizabeth Sampson Sep qtr 1842 at Shoreditch dist, Middlesex, age 39 (ref GRO Index). No probate found. Death (burial?) of Mrs Ann Elizth. Sampson 12 Aug 1842 at Hackney St Thomas, age 39, spouse Mr Thomas Sampson (ref Ancestry England Select Deaths & Burials). Marr (2) reg Sep qtr 1843 at Hackney dist, Middlesex of Thomas Sampson to Eleanor SAMPSON (ref FreeBMD); the marriage was 13 Aug 1843 at Hackney St John; Thomas was full age, widower, Timber Merchant, residence London Fields, son of Philip Sampson, Timber Merchant; Eleanor was full age, spinster, residence London Fields, dau of John Sampson, Rope Maker; Banns; witnesses William Statham, Elizabeth Sampson (ref Ancestry London CofE Marriages & Banns image). Eleanor was his cousin, see above in this generation. Bap of Eleanor Sampson 14 Apr 1814 at Royston, Hertfordshire, dau of John Sampson (Flaxdresser) & Elizabeth Bilton (ref fmp Hertfordshire baptisms). Eleanor already had a daughter, Elizabeth, born 1841. Ref 1851 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Shoreditch. Registration district of Shoreditch. Address: 14 Wades Place. Together with his children Thos (23), Wm (21), Ann (15), George (10) and their children Mary (7), John (5), Eleanor (3), Alfred (1): Thomas Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 47. Timber Merchant. Born Shoreditch Middlesex. Eleanor Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 37. Born Shoreditch Middlesex. In the Will of Thomas, signed 7 Apr 1854 and available in full on Ancestry, the executors are named as William Sampson (son) and Peter Sampson (cousin and brother-in-law, Coffee House keeper, see above). It is an extensive document which mainly describes the future management of Thomas's financial assets. He states that the first four children had already been provided for; he specifies his wife to benefit prior to her death or future marriage, and makes provision for his remaining four underage children to be looked after by the named executors as guardians. Note that he does not mention Elizabeth who must therefore be Eleanor's daughter separately. Death reg of Thomas Sampson Mar qtr 1855 at Bethnal Green dist, London, age 51 (ref GRO Index). Burial of Thomas Sampson 15 Feb 1855 at St Leonard, Shoreditch, Hackney, residence Durham Place, Hackney Road, age 51, in Family Grave North Side (ref Ancestry London CofE Deaths & Burials image). Ref 1861 census. Middlesex, England. Parish of Bethnal Green St Matthew. Registration district of Bethnal Green. Address: No 8 Durham Pl. Together with nephew Henry Sampson (21) [listed as son], her dau Elizth (19) and children with Thomas: Mary (17), John (15), Eleanor (13), Alfred (11), and also Thomas's son George (20): Eleanor Sampson. Head. Wid. Age 45. Proprietor of Houses. Born Cambs Royston. Ref 1871 census. London, England. Parish of Hackney St John. Registration district of Hackney. Address: Ninety Three A. Together with her dau Elizabeth (29), and children with Thomas: Mary (27), John (25), Eleanor (23): Eleanor Sampson. Head. Wid. Age 57. Owner of Houses. Born Cambridge. Ref 1881 census. Kent, England. Civil Parish of Rochester St Margaret. Registration district of Medway. Address: Langdon Road St Georges Terrace 2 Private House. Together with her dau Elizabeth (36) and child with Thomas: Eleanor (33): Eleanor Sampson. Head. Wid. Age 65. Annuitant. Born London Middlesex. Ref 1891 census. Kent, England. Civil parish of St Margaret. Sub-Registration district of Rochester. Address: Langdon Rd, 2 St Georges St. Together with dau Eleanor (42): Eleanor Sampson. Head. Wid. Age 70. Living on her own means. Born Cambs Royston. Ref 1901 census. Kent, England. Civil Parish of Rochester St Margaret. Registration district of Medway. Address: 10 Roebuck Rd. Together with dau Eleanor (50): Eleanor Sampson. Head. Wid. Age 80. Living on own means. Born Cambridgeshire Cambridge. In 1902 Eleanor was executor for her daughter: "SAMPSON Eleanor of Melrose-villa 10 Roebuck-road Rochester spinster died 13 March 1902 Administration London 28 May to Eleanor Sampson [mother] widow Effects £626 15s." (ref Ancestry National Probate) Death reg of Eleanor Sampson Mar qtr 1903 at Hastings dist, Sussex age 89 (ref FreeBMD). No probate found. Burial of Eleanor Sampson 11 Mar 1903 at St Margaret, Next Rochester, Kent, age 89 (ref Ancestry England Select Deaths & Burials). Occupation of Thomas: Timber Merchant.	1841 census 1851 census 1861 census 1871 census 1881 census 1891 census 1901 census
		Children of Thomas and Ann Elizabeth Emery:
	1.	Thomas Matthew SAMPSON born 1828, bap 1828 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex
	2.	William SAMPSON born 1829, bap 1830 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex
	3.	Ann Elizabeth SAMPSON born 1836, bap 1836 at Shoreditch St Leonard, Middlesex
	4.	George SAMPSON born 1841 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
		Children of Thomas and Eleanor Sampson:
	5.	Mary SAMPSON born 1844 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	6.	John SAMPSON born 1846 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	7.	Eleanor SAMPSON born 1847 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
	8.	Alfred SAMPSON born 1849 at Shoreditch, Middlesex
6.		Mary Ann SAMPSON Birth of Mary Ann Sampson 18 May 1805, bap 21 Jul 1805 at Shoreditch St Leonards, London, son of Philip & Mary Sampson, residence Hackney (ref Ancestry London CofE Baps Marriages & Burials image). No further information found.

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