Anthony M. Sample

Anthony M. Sample, farmer, section 14, Hersey Township, is the proprietor of 120 acres of land, including 80 acres cleared improved and in fine agricultural condition. He was born March 6, 1810, in Beaver Dams, Schuyler Co., N.Y., and is the son of David and Margaret (Latta) Sample. They removed to the Dominion of Canada in 1822, and died near Belleville, the father's decease occurring about 1842; that of the mother took place about 1854.

At the age of 18 years the father of Mr. Sample placed him to learn the business of a carpenter, which he pursued, as opportunity served, about 15 years.

He remained a resident of Canada until 1865, the year of his removal to Hersey. On coming here he bought 80 acres of land, to which he has added materially by later purchase until he owns his present fine estate, and has given each of his six sons land enough to make a start in the world for himself.

He was married Jan. 8, 1831, to Mary A. Potts. She was born April 3, 1816, in County Fermanagh, Ireland, and died Nov. 3, 1851, leaving 10 children, born as follows: Eliza E., April 12, 1834; Juliana, Feb. 5, 1836; John G.W., JUne 19, 1838; Sally, April 19, 1840; Nancy E., Aug. 2, 1842; Henrietta, aug. 22, 1844; Prince A., July 14, 1846; George M., May 26, 1848; Anthony W. and Mary A. (twins) June 13, 1851. The mother was the daughter of Thomas and Sally Potts.Mr. Sample was a second time married Jan. 12, 1853, to Lettie A. Lucas, who was born in 1825, and died June 23, 1874, leaving two children, - Daniel W., born in August, 1854, and Chauncy M. born in September 1855.the third marriage of Mr. Sample, to Susan Lucas, occurred Aug. 23, 1874. She is a sister of the second wife, and was born Dec. 22, 1838, in Canada. Their parents, Daniel and Catherine (Goslin) Lucas, were natives of Canada. The father died in July, 1878, and was 89 years of age at the time of his decease. The mother was born Jan. 14, 1804, and resides in Canada. Four children have been born of the third marriage: Lettie A., April 9, 1875; Margaret C., Sept. 6, 1877; Elijah, June 28, 1879; Lovicy J., Jan. 1, 1881.

Mr. Sample is independent in political principle, and has taken much interest in school matters.His portrait on another page, is that of a representative farmer of Osceola County.

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