Parkersburg News and Sentinel, Parkersburg, WV 14 Jun 1925 Pg 2
WILL HOLD SAMS FUNERAL MONDAY
The funeral of Edward A. Sams, 80, a prominent resident of Wood county who died Friday night at 11:45 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank M. Moore, 809 Lynn Street, will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the daughter's residence and interment will be in the Foley Cemetery.
Mr. Sams' death was entirely unexpected, he being in his usual good health until 20 minutes before his death. Mr. Sams was born at Wadesville but had lived in this city for about 25 years.
Surviving his death are nine children: J. W. Sams, Mrs. Elizabeth Hupp, Mrs. Maggie Moore, all of South Parkersburg; Charles Sams, Akron, Ohio; George Sams, New England, West Virginia; Thomas Sams, Ravenswood, West Virginia; Mrs. Myrtle Collins and Mrs. Frank M. Moore, of Parkersburg, and Allan G. Thurman Sams of Belpre.
Drury's name has been spelled Drewey and Drewery. His middle name has been listed as Edwin and Edward also. His obituary states Edward A. but per grandma's info (his grand-daughter, his birth name was Drury Edgar).
Parkersburg News and Sentinel, Parkersburg, WV 14 Jun 1925 Pg 2
WILL HOLD SAMS FUNERAL MONDAY
The funeral of Edward A. Sams, 80, a prominent resident of Wood county who died Friday night at 11:45 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Frank M. Moore, 809 Lynn Street, will be held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the daughter's residence and interment will be in the Foley Cemetery.
Mr. Sams' death was entirely unexpected, he being in his usual good health until 20 minutes before his death. Mr. Sams was born at Wadesville but had lived in this city for about 25 years.
Surviving his death are nine children: J. W. Sams, Mrs. Elizabeth Hupp, Mrs. Maggie Moore, all of South Parkersburg; Charles Sams, Akron, Ohio; George Sams, New England, West Virginia; Thomas Sams, Ravenswood, West Virginia; Mrs. Myrtle Collins and Mrs. Frank M. Moore, of Parkersburg, and Allan G. Thurman Sams of Belpre.
Drury's name has been spelled Drewey and Drewery. His middle name has been listed as Edwin and Edward also. His obituary states Edward A. but per grandma's info (his grand-daughter, his birth name was Drury Edgar).
Family Members
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John William Sams
1868–1926
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Elizabeth Jeminah Sams Hupp
1870–1945
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Thomas Jefferson Sams
1870–1950
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Sarah Magnolia "Maggie" Sams Moore
1873–1956
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George Robert Sams
1878–1951
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Anna Rebecca Sams Moore
1881–1967
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Myrtle Belle Sams Collins
1883–1933
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Charles Cleveland Sams
1885–1973
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Allen Thurman Sams
1887–1947
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