The Sample Family Home Page:Information about William Sample
William Sample (b. Abt. 1690, d. Abt. 1769)
Notes for William Sample:
1.William A. Sample was born in Aryershire, Scotland, came to America in 1714 and settled in Cecil County, MD and later in Chester County, PA.He removed to Mecklenburg County, NC about 1754.
2.Wife was Esther, who may have been a Garrison -WFT Vol. 54 Tree 680 gives parent info for Esther
3.According to WFT Vol. 54 Tree 680, Wm. Sample was born in Northern Ireland.This may be more consistent with Scotch-Irish migrations.In any event, Aryershire may be the original starting point for the Sample's
More About William Sample:
Probate: October 1769, Mecklenburg County, NC.
Will: January 26, 1769
Children of William Sample and Esther Garrison ? are:
- +William A. Sample, b. Abt. 1736, Cecil County, MD87, d. September 1791, Mecklenburg County, NC87.
- Mary Sample, b. Abt. 1734, Cecil County, MD, d. 1801.
- John Sample, d. Abt. 1786.
- Joseph Sample, d. date unknown.
- Esther Sample, d. date unknown.