Sampson ~ Third Generation

    Issue of John Sampson and Elizabeth Measures  
1.   Ann SAMPSON
Born 19 Aug 1811, bap 29 Sep 1811 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).
In 1838 admitted to Wigston Magna Congre.

Ref 1841 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Bushloe End, Wigston Magna [written as Busloe].
Ann Measures. Age 60. Woollen Hos. M. Born Leicestershire.
Ann Sampson. Age 25. Woollen Hos. M. Born Leicestershire.
Ann Measures may be related to Ann's mother, Elizabeth Measures.

Marr Sep qtr 1841 at Blaby District to Samuel WHITE (ref FreeBMD). He was born c1821 at Leicester.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of St Margaret. Registration district of Leicester. Address: 21 Canning Place, Leicester.
Together with daughters Sarah Ann (7), Elizabeth (1):
Samuel White. Head. Age 31. Head. Bricklayer. Born Leicester.
Ann White. Wife. Age 37. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of St Margaret. Parish of St Margaret. Borough of Leicester. Address: 8 Archdeacon Lane, Leicester.
Together with daughters Sarah A (17), Mary A (11):
Samuel White. Head. Mar. Age 40. Undertaker. Born Leicester, Leicestershire.
Ann White. Wife. Mar. Age 47. Born Wigston, Leicestershire.

Ref 1871 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of St Margaret. Borough of Leicester. Address: 15 & 17 Archdeacon Lane, Leicester.
Together with daughter Mary A E (21) and a servant:
Samuel White. Head. Age 50. Undertaker. Born Leicester.
Ann White. Wife. Age 59. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Death reg of Samuel White Sep qtr 1877 at Barrow upon Soar aged 56 (ref FreeBMD).
"WHITE Samuel. Effects under £600. 13 October. The Will with a Codicil of Samuel White formerly of Leicester in the County of Leicester Undertaker but late of Barkby in the said County Gentleman who died 16 August 1877 at Barkby was proved at Leicester by William Bradshaw House Agent and Alfred Bromwich Solicitor's Clerk both of Leicester the Executors." (ref Ancestry National Probate)

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    Children:  
  1. Sarah Ann WHITE born 1843 at Leicester, Leicestershire  
  2. Mary Ann Elizabeth WHITE born 1850 at Leicester, Leicestershire
 
2.   Elizabeth SAMPSON
Born 13 Feb 1814, bap 25 Mar 1817 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).

Marr reg Sep qtr 1838 at Blaby dist of Elizabeth Sampson to John LEACH (ref FreeBMD). Marr 29 July 1838 in Wigston Magna All Saints, Leicestershire, to John LEACH; the groom was of full age, bachelor, FWK (framework knitter), residence Wigston, son of Jas Leach, FWK; the bride was of full age, spinster, residence Wigston, dau of John Sampson, Wool Comber; witnesses were George Leach and Ann Sampson [her sister] (ref Marriage Certificate held by LS).

No further records found including Ancestry emigration records and census records.

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    Issue of John Sampson and Mary Vann  
3.   William SAMPSON
Occupation: Royal Ribbed Shirt Hand (Hosiery) (1851) ; Cotton & Worsted Top Hand for Regulation Hose (1861); Manufacturer Master employing 12 Men 4 Women & 3 Boys (1871); Hosiery Manufacturer employing 7 Men & 2 Boys (1881).

Born 2 Dec 1815, bap 25 Mar 1817 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).
Married Sep qtr 1839 at Blaby District to Sarah Jane DAND (ref FreeBMD) who was born 24 Mar 1818 in England, dau of James Harding DAND and Lucy.

William and Sarah lived at Ball Ditch House, 6 Leicester Rd, Wigston, which was built in 1789 for Sarah's grandfather William DAND. They lived 1838-81 at 9 Bell Street owned by James Dand, rateable value in 1838 1 pound.

1841 census record not found.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Great Wigston. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Bell Street, Wigston Magna.
Together with children Jane Dand (9), John William (5), Philip (4), Lydia (1):
William Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 35. Royal Ribbed Shirt Hand (Hosiery). Born Leicestershire, Great Wigston.
Sarah Jane Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 33. RIbbed Shirt Stitcher. Born Leicestershire, Great Wigston.

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration District of Blaby. Address: Bell St, Wigston Magna.
Together with children James D (19), John W (17), Philip (14), Lydia (11), Iddo (10), Ida (7), Florence (5), Joshua (3):
William Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 45. Cotton & Worsted Top Hand for Regulation Hose. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.
Sarah J Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 43. Regulation Half Hose Hand. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

William listed as Manufacturer in marriage of John William Sampson in 1868.

Ref 1871 census. Leicestershire, England. Village of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Bell St, Wigston Magna.
Together with children Lydia (21), Iddo (19), James Dand (29), Ida (17), Florence (15), Joshua (13) and grandson Oliver (1):
William Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 55. Manufacturer Master employing 12 Men 4 Women & 3 Boys. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.
Sarah Jane Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 53. Worsted Sock Maker. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Ref 1881 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: 9 Bell St, Wigston Magna.
Together with son Joshua (23):
William Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 66. Hosiery Manufacturer employing 7 Men & 2 Boys. Born Leicestershire, Wigston Magna.
Sarah J. Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 63. Domestic Duties. Born Leicestershire, Wigston Magna.

William died 3 July 1885, England, buried Wigston Cemetery.
Sarah died 29 June 1886, buried Wigston Cemetery.





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    Children:  
  1. James Dand SAMPSON born 1841 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  2. John William SAMPSON born 1844 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  3. Philip SAMPSON born 1846 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  4. Lydia SAMPSON born 1849 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  5. Iddo SAMPSON born 1851 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  6. Ida SAMPSON born 1853 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  7. Florence SAMPSON born 1855 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  8. Joshua SAMPSON born 1857 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
 
4.   Thomas SAMPSON
Born 27 Dec 1817, bap 15 Mar 1819 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).
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5.   Mary Jane SAMPSON
Born 24 Oct 1820, bap 29 Jun 1837 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat [St], Wigston Magna.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Mary Sampson. Age 20. Born Leicestershire.
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Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Address: Moat Street, Wigston Magna.
Together with his parents Thomas and Mary Langham, and siblings Ann (20), Eliza (15), Caroline (13), Samuel (10), Ben Joseph (3):
Josiah Langham. Age 19. Born Leicestershire.
[The connection between Josiah Langham here and the three Langham children in the Gale tree has not been found - see Gale tree generation 3.]

{Ann, above, who was sister to Josiah, married 8 Nov 1841 at Wigston Magna to William Warburton; witnesses were Mary Jane Sampson and Josiah Langham (ref Marriage Cert held by LS). Eliza, above, who was sister to Josiah, married 2 Aug 1863 at Wigston Magna to Samuel Russell (ref Marriage Cert held by LS); Samuel, above, who was brother to Josiah, married 5 Nov 1850 at Wigston Magna to Mary Ann Boulter; witnesses were Caroline Langham and Wm Boulter (ref Marriage Cert held by LS).]

Mary Jane married 19 Apr 1842 at the Independent Chapel, Wigston Magna to Josiah LANGHAM. This was reg Jun qtr 1842 at Blaby Dist (ref FreeBMD). Josiah was a bachelor aged 20, Framework Knitter, living at Wigston Magna, son of Thomas, Framework Knitter; Mary Jane was a spinster aged 21, Framework Knitter, living at Wigston Magna, dau of John Sampson, Framework Knitter. (Ref Marriage Cert.) Josiah was bap 5 Dec 1821 at Wigston Magna, son of Thomas Langham and Mary Wingil (confirmed by Jonathan Langham 2010). This Thomas was a son of Ann Gale (bap 8 Apr 1753 at Oadby) who married 24 Jun 1776 at Burton Overy to John Langham (born 1753 at Wigston Magna). This Ann Gale was a daughter of Joseph Gale and Grace, surname unknown, and there is probably a connection to our Gale family (see Gale tree) but it has not been proved.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Address: Moat Street, Wigston Magna.
Together with children Eliza (8), Mary Jane (6), Julia (2), Zadoc (1):
Josiah Langham. Head. M. Age 29. Framework Knitter of Sock tops. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.
Jane Langham. Wife. M. Age 30. Framework Knitter of Sock tops. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat St, Wigston (next door to her parents).
Together with children Eliza (18), Mary Jane (16), Julia (12), Zadac (11), Alonzo (9):
Josiah Langham. Head. Mar. Age 39. Rib Top Hand Cotton. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.
Mary Jane Langham. Wife. Mar. Age 40. Sock Hand Worster. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Josiah listed as FWK in 1864 marriage of dau Mary Jane.
His wife Mary Jane died in 1867. Death reg Sep qtr 1867 of Jane Langham age 46 at Blaby District (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1871 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Wigston. Address: Moat Street, Wigston.
Together with children Eliza (28), Julia (22), Zadok (incorrectly listed as Alonzo) (21):
Josiah Langham. Head. Wid. Age 49. Sock Top Maker. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Josiah married a second time: Marriage reg Sep qtr 1875 between Josiah Langham and Maria MOORE at Leicester District (ref FreeBMD).

Ref 1881 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Leicester St Mary. Address: 21 Great Holme St, Leicester St Mary.
Josiah Langham. Head. Mar. Age 59. Frame Work Knitter. Born Wigston Magna, Leicestershire.
Maria Langham. Wife. Mar. Age 61. Char Woman. Born Middleton, Northamptonshire.

Ref 1891 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of St Mary. Address: 21 Gt Holme St, St Mary, Leicester.
Josiah Langham. Head. M. Age 69. Born Leicester, Wigston.
[incorrectly indexed as Joseph]
Maria Langham. Wife. M. Age 71. Born Northampton.

Maria died in 1891; her death was reg Jun qtr 1891 at Leicester District, age 71.

Ref 1901 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Leicester, Formerly St Mary. Address: 42 Hazel St, Leicester.
Together with his daughter Julia and her family, and his daughter Eliza:
Josiah Langham. F in Law. Wid. Age 79. Retired Hosiery Hand. Born Wigston Magna, Lecs.

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    Children:  
  1. Eliza LANGHAM born 1842 at Wigston, Leicester  
  2. Mary Jane LANGHAM born 1844 at Wigston, Leicester  
  3. Julia LANGHAM born 1848 at Wigston, Leicester  
  4. Zadok LANGHAM born 1850 at Wigston, Leicester  
  5. Alonzo LANGHAM born 1852 at Wigston, Leicester
 
6.   Eliza SAMPSON
Born 30 Nov 1823 at Wigston Magna, Leicester, England.
Bap 29 Jun 1837 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat [St], Wigston Magna.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Eliza Sampson. Age 15. Born Leicestershire.

Marr reg Dec qtr 1846 between Eliza Sampson and Henry HURST, born c1823 at Wigston, Leicester.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Wigston Magna. Address: Bushloe End, Wigston Magna.
Together with children Sampson (4) and Edwin (2):
Henry Hurst. Head. Mar. Age 27. Stocking Maker. Born Leicestershire, Gt Wigston.
Eliza Hurst. Wife. Mar. Age 27. Stocking Maker. Born Leicestershire, Gt Wigston.

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Address: Bushlow End.
Together with children Sampson (14), Edwin (12), Philip (9), Agnes (5), Walter (11 mo):
Henry Hurst. Head. Mar. Age 37. Master Wollen Glove Maker. Born Lestershire, Gt Wigston.
Eliza Hurst. Wife. Mar. Age 37. Born Lestershire, Gt Wigston.

Ref 1871 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Wigston. Address: Bushloe End, Wigston.
Together with children Sampson (24), Edwin (22), Philippe (19), Agnes (15), Walter (10), Albert (8), Oliver (6), Arthur (4):
Henry Hurst. Head. Mar. Age 47. F.W.K. Master employing 10 men & 2 boys - Glove, Sock and Fancy Trade. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.
Eliza Hurst. Wife. Mar. Age 47. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Ref 1881 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Wigston Magna. Address: Bushloe End, Wigston Magna.
Together with children Agnes (25), Albert (18), Oliver (16), Arthur (14):
Henry Hurst. Head. Mar. Age 57. Fancy Hosiery Manr 10 men 4 boys. Born Leicester, Wigston.
Eliza Hurst. Wife. Mar. Age 57. Born Leicester, Wigston.

Ref 1891 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Wigston Magna. Address: 15 & 17 Bushloe End, Wigston Magna.
Together with children Albert (28), Oliver (26), Arthur (24):
Henry Hurst. Head. M. Age 67. Hosiery Manufacturer. Born Leicestershire, Gt Wigston.
Eliza Hurst. Wife. M. Age 67. Born Leicestershire, Gt Wigston.

Probably death registration of Henry Hurst, Sep qtr 1896 at Blaby District, age 72 (ref FreeBMD).
Eliza presumably also died in the period 1891 to 1901 as the 1901 census has not been found.

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    Children:  
  1. Sampson HURST born 1846 at Great Wigston, Leicestershire  
  2. Edwin HURST born 1848 at Great Wigston, Leicestershire  
  3. Philip HURST born 1852 at Great Wigston, Leicestershire  
  4. Agnes Mary HURST born 1856 at Great Wigston, Leicestershire  
  5. Walter HURST born 1860 at Great Wigston, Leicestershire  
  6. Albert HURST born 1862 at Great Wigston, Leicestershire  
  7. Oliver HURST born 1864 at Great Wigston, Leicestershire  
  8. Arthur HURST born 1866 at Great Wigston, Leicestershire
 
7.   Samuel SAMPSON
Born 9 Jun 1826, bap 7 Dec 1827 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI but no parents given).
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8.   Hannah SAMPSON
Born 1 Dec 1829, bap 9 Oct 1834 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat [St], Wigston Magna.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Hannah Sampson. Age 10. Born Leicestershire.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish and Village of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat Street.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Hannah Sampson. Dau. U. Age 21. Frameworkknitter. Born Leicestersh. Wigston.

In 1860 witnessed marriages of Meshach and Abednego.

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat St, Wigston.
Together with her parents and sister:
Hannah Sampson. Dau. Un. Age 34. Frame work Knitter. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Witness in 1864 at marriage of Emma Sampson and George Harrison.

Not found in 1871 census.
Ref 1881 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Aylestone. Address: Leicester & Lutterworth Rd, Taulkstone Villa, Aylestone.
Together with her sister Emma and husband George:
Hannah Sampson. Boarder. Unm. Age 51. Forewoman Warehouse. Born Leicestershire, Wigston Magna.

Hannah's death reg Sep qtr 1885, age 55, at Leicester District (Ref FreeBMD).

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9.   Gideon SAMPSON
Born 29 Mar 1833, bap 9 Oct 1834 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).

Ref 1841 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat [St], Wigston Magna.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Gideon Sampson. Age 8. Born Leicestershire.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish and Village of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat Street.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Gideon Sampson. Son. U. Age 18. Frameworkknitter. Born Leicestersh. Wigston.

Married June qtr 1854 in Wigston, Blaby, Leicestershire, England, to Selina GALE, born 6 Nov 1834, Wigston, Leicestershire, England, bap 4 Dec 1834 in Bishop Street Wesleyan, Leicester (daughter of James GALE and Mary unknown). (Marriage ref Civil Registration Index 1837-1900, Volume 7a, page 91.)

1855, 1861: Residence Bull Head Street (rateable value 2 pound 15
owned by John Coltman).

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston. Address: Bull Head St.
Together with their child Harold (4):
Gideon Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 28. Sock top Frame Work Knitter. Born Wigston, Lestershire.
Selina Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 27. Frame Work Knitter. Born Wigston, Lestershire.

Gideon was witness in 1864 at wedding of Emma Sampson and George Harrison.

Ref 1871 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Leicester St Mary. Address: 21 Garton St. Leicester St Mary.
Together with children Harold (14), Marian (8), Emma (5), Clarence (3), Selina (1 month):
Gideon Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 38. Hosiery Warehouseman. Born Wigston, Leicestershire.
[incorrectly indexed Gedeon]
Selina Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 37. Hosiery Warehouseman's wife. Born Wigston.
[incorrectly indexed Selona]

Ref 1881 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Leicester St Mary. Address: 38 Napier Street, Leicester St Mary.
Together with children Marian (18), Emma (15), Clarence (13), Selina A (10), Margaret E (4):
Gideon Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 48. Hosiery Warehouseman. Born Wigston, Leicester.
Selina Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 47. Born Wigston, Leicester.

Gideon died Feb 1887 at Leicester, England.

Selina emigrated to Australia in 1889 on the 'Liguria' with some of the children (see elsewhere).

Selina died 14 Oct 1907, at 4 Docker Street, Richmond, Vic, Australia (Vic reg 13856), buried 16 Oct 1907, Boroondara, Kew, Vic, Australia.

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    Children:  
  1. Harold SAMPSON born 1856 at Wigston, Leicester  
  2. Clarence (1) SAMPSON born 1858 at Wigston, Leicester  
  3. Marian SAMPSON born 1862 at Wigston, Leicester  
  4. Emma SAMPSON born 1865 at Wigston, Leicester  
  5. Clarence (2) SAMPSON born 1868 at Leicester, Leicestershire  
  6. Selina Ann SAMPSON born 1871 at Leicester, Leicestershire  
  7. William SAMPSON born 1873 at Leicester, Leicestershire  
  8. Margaret Elizabeth SAMPSON born 1876 at Leicester, Leicestershire
 
10.   Unnamed SAMPSON
Born c1834, buried 1834, Wigston Magna Congre.
Buried 8 Jun 1834 at Wigston Magna, unnamed, child of Mary Sampson (ref Non-Conformist records, FamilySearch),
 
11.   Shadrach SAMPSON
Born 25 Feb 1836, bap 25 Apr 1837 at Independent, Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI).
Death reg of Shadrac Sampson Sep qtr 1839 at Blaby District. Leicestershire (ref FreeBMD).
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12.   Meshach SAMPSON
Born 19 Nov 1838 (twin) in Wigston Magna.
Birth reg Dec qtr 1838 (as Meshack) at Blaby district (ref FreeBMD).

Bap 12 Jun 1840 in Wigston Magna Congre.

Ref 1841 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat [St], Wigston Magna.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Meshach Sampson. Age 2. Born Leicestershire.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish and Village of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat Street.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Meshach Sampson. Son. Age 12. Frameworkknitter. Born Leicestersh. Wigston.

Marr reg Jun qtr 1860 at Blaby dist to Mary Anne BREWIN (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 27 May 1860 at the parish of Wigston Magna, Leicestershire; the groom was a bachelor, aged 21, FWK, residence Wigston, son of John Sampson, FWK; the bride was a spinster, aged 19, FWK, residence Wigston, dau of James Brewin, FWK; witnesses were Hannah & Abednego Sampson (ref Marriage Cert held by LS). She was born c1841 at Wigston Magna.

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston. Address: Moat St, Wigston.
Together with their child Thomas (5 mo):
Meshack Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 22. Frame Work Knitter. Born Lestershire, Wigston.
[incorrectly indexed Meshock]
Mary Ann Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 20. Frame Work Knitter. Born Lestershire, Wigston.

Ref 1871 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Wigston Magna. Address: Mill Lane, Wigston Magna.
Together with children Thomas (10), Hannah M (6):
Meshach Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 32. Overlooker. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.
[incorrectly indexed Meshack]
Mary A Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 30. Occupation obscure. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Ref 1881 census. Leicestershire, England. City of Leicester. Civil Parish of St Marys. Address: 83 Jarram St, Leicester St Mary.
Together with children Thomas (20), Hannah Maria (16), Edith (1):
Meshach Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 42. Warehouse Foreman (Shoes). Born Great Wigston.
Mary Ann Sampson. Wife. Age 40. Born Great Wigston.

Ref 1891 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of St Mary. Address: 59 Ayleston St, St Mary, Leicester.
Together with their child Edith (11):
Meshach Sampson. Head. M. Age 52. Factory Manager. Born Leicestershire, Gt Wigston.
[incorrectly indexed as Michaele]
Maryann Sampson. Wife. M. Age 50. Born Leicestershire, Gt Wigston.

Ref 1901 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Leicester, Formerly St Mary. Address: 59 Aylestone St, Leicester.
Together with child Edith (21) and grandchild Annie E Dennis (15):
Meshach Sampson. Head. M. Age 62. Hosiery manager. Born Lestershire, Wigston Magna.
Mary A Sampson. Wife. M. Age 60. Hosiery linker. Born Lestershire, Wigston Magna.

Meshach died 1906, Mar qtr (ref FreeBMD) in Leicester, England.






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    Children:  
  1. Thomas SAMPSON born 1860 at Great Wigston, Leicester  
  2. Harry (1) SAMPSON born 1863 at Great Wigston, Leicester  
  3. Hannah Maria SAMPSON born 1864 at Great Wigston, Leicester  
  4. Harry (2) SAMPSON born 1866 at Great Wigston, Leicester  
  5. Elizabeth Emma SAMPSON born 1877 at Great Wigston, Leicester  
  6. Edith SAMPSON born 1879 at Great Wigston, Leicester
 
13.   Abednego SAMPSON
Born 19 Nov 1838 (twin) at Wigston Magna, Leicestershire, England.
His birth was not registered.
Bap 12 Jun 1840 at Wigston Magna, Leicester, England (ref IGI records).

Ref 1841 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat [St], Wigston Magna.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Abednego Sampson. Age 2. Born Leicestershire.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish and Village of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat Street.
Together with his parents and siblings:
Abednego Sampson. Son. Age 12. Frameworkknitter. Born Leicestersh. Wigston.
[incorrectly indexed as Abednegs]

In 1860 Abednego witnessed the marriage of Meshach.

Marr reg Dec qtr 1860 at Blaby dist to Elizabeth Ann PAWLEY (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 6 Nov 1860 at the parish church of Wigston Magna, Leicestershire; the groom was a bachelor, aged 21, FWK. residence Wigston, son of John Sampson, FWK; the bride was a spinster, aged 21, residence Wigston, dau of Thomas Pawley, FWK; witnesses were Hannah Sampson & Meshach Sampson (ref Marriage Cert held by LS). She was born c1840 at Leicester, Leicestershire (not found in FreeBMD).

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston. Address: Old Workhouse Lane, Wigston.
Together with child Samuel (2 mo):
Abednego Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 22. Frame Work Knitter. Born Wigston, Lestershire.
[incorrectly indexed Abednega]
Elizabeth A Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 21. Frame Work Knitter. Born Leicester, Lestershire.

Ref 1871 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Wigston. Address: Moat Street, Wigston.
Together with children Samuel (10), John (8), Edwin H (5), George (3):
Abednigo Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 32. Framework Knitter. Born Leicestersh, Wigston.
Elizabeth A Sampson. Wife. Mar. Age 31. Framework Knitter. Born Leicester.

Ref 1881 census. Leicestershire, England. City of Leicester. Civil Parish of St Marys. Address: 81 Jarram St, Leicester St Mary.
Together with children Samuel (20), John (18), Edwin Harry (15), George (13), Edgar (3):
Abednego Sampson. Head. Mar. Age 42. Factory Hand Hosiery. Born Wigston Magna, Leicestershire,
Elizabeth Ann Sampson. Wife. Age 40. Seamstress Hosiery. Born Leicester, Leicestershire.

Ref 1891 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of St Mary. Address: 78 Havelock St, St Mary, Leicester.
Together with children Samuel (30), Edwin H (25), George (23), Edgar (13) and niece Edith Harding (7):
Abednigo Sampson. Head. M. Age 52. Hosiery Factory Overlooker. Born Leicestershire, Great Wigston.
[incorrectly indexed Aredmgo]
Elizabeth A Sampson. Wife. M. Age 50. Born Leicestershire, Leicester.

Ref 1901 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Leicester, Formerly St Mary. Address: 72 Havelock St, Leicester.
Together with children Sam (40), Edgar (23), and niece Edith Harding (17):
Abednego Sampson. Head. M. Age 62. Hosiery Overlooker. Born Leicestershire, Wigston Magna.
[incorrectly indexed Abednegs]
Elizabeth A Sampson. Wife. M. Age 60. Born Leicester.

Ref 1911 census. Address: Leicester Dist, Leicestershire.
Together with grandson Shirley (18):
Abednego Sampson (72).
Elizabeth Ann Sampson (70).

Abednego died 26 Jan 1915. His death was reg Mar qtr 1915 at Leicester District, age 76 (ref FreeBMD).
Death reg of Elizabeth A Sampson Jun qtr 1922 at Leicester dist aged 81 (ref FreeBMD).

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    Children:  
  1. Samuel SAMPSON born 1861 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  2. John SAMPSON born 1862 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  3. Edwin Harry SAMPSON born 1865 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  4. George SAMPSON born 1868 at Wigston Magna, Leicester  
  5. Edgar SAMPSON born 1878 at Wigston Magna, Leicester
 
14.   Emma SAMPSON
Birth reg Mar qtr 1843 at Blaby District (ref FreeBMD).
Bap 25 Mar 1845 in Wigston Magna Congre.

Ref 1851 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish and Village of Wigston Magna. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat Street.
Together with her parents and siblings:
Emma Sampson. Dau. Age 8. Seamster. Born Leicestersh. Wigston.

Ref 1861 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Wigston. Registration district of Blaby. Address: Moat St, Wigston.
Together with her parents and sister:
Emma Sampson. Dau. Un. Age 18. Frame work Knitter. Born Leicestershire, Wigston.

Marr reg Jun qtr 1864 at Blaby dist to George HARRISON (ref FreeBMD). The marriage was 17 May 1864 at the parish of Wigston Magna; the groom was a bachelor, aged 24, Boot & Shoe Maker, residence Wigston, son of Joseph Harrison, Shoe Maker; the bride was a spinster, aged 21, FWK, residence Wigston, dau of John Sampson, FWK; witnesses were Gideon Sampson, Hannah Sampson, James Harrison and Eliza Langham (ref Marriage Cert held by LS).

George was born c1840 at Peatling Magna, Leicestershire (ref census).

Ref 1871 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Leicester St Mary. Address: 55 Ayleston St, Leicester St Mary.
George Harrison. Head. Mar. Age 31. Cord winder. Born Leicester.
Emma Harrison. Wife. Mar. Age 28. Machinest. Born Leicester.
Anna Harrison. Sister. Unm. Age 41. Warehouse hand. Born Leicester.

Ref 1881 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Aylestone. Address: Leicester & Lutterworth Rd, Taulkstone Villa, Aylestone.
Together with Emma's sister Hannah:
George Harrison. Head. Mar. Age 41. Boot Manufacturer. Born Leicestershire, Peatling Magna.
Emma Harrison. Wife. Mar. Age 38. Born Leicestershire, Wigston Magna.

Ref 1891 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Ashby de la Zouch. Address: Station Rd, Bath House, Ashby de la Zouch.
George Harrison. Head. M. Age 51. Manager of Saline Baths. Born Leicestershire, Peatling Magna.
Emma Harrison. Wife. M. Age 47. Manageress of Saline Baths. Born Leicestershire, Wigston Magna.

Ref 1901 census. Leicestershire, England. Civil Parish of Ashby de la Zouch. Address: Bath House, Ashby de la Zouch.
George Harrison. Head. M. Age 61. Bath Attendant. Born Peatling, Leicester.
Emma Harrison. Wife. M. Age 58. Born Wigston M, Leicester.

Ref 1911 census. Leicestershire, England. Parish of Ashby de la Zouch. Registration district of Ashby le la Zouch. Address: Bath Buildings Station Road Ashby de la Zouch.
George Harrison. Head. Mar. Age 71. Saline Bath Attendant at The Ashby Baths & Royal Hotel Co Ltd. Born Leicester Peatling M.
Emma Harrison. Wife. Mar 46 years. Age 68. Born Leicester Wigston M. Children 2 born 0 alive 2 dead.

Second child not identified, died under 10.




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    Child:  
  1. Sampson HARRISON born 1865 at Blaby district, Leicestershire  

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