Amy M. Sampson 1875-1925

SAMPSON, BREWER, LUCAS, VAN VELZER, GALBRAITH

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Date: 10/10/2009 at 17:29:57

Mrs. Amy May Sampson who died at her home in Estherville last Tuesday had made her home here for 36 years, having moved here from Postville with her parents in 1889. She had been born at Postville on December 25, 1875 and was past 49 years old at the time of her death. On March 13, 1895 she was united in marriage to Walter H. Sampson. To this union seven children were born, all but one of whom with the husband survive. The children are: Mrs. Hazel Brewer, New York City; Mrs. Wilma Lucas, Harold Sampson and Marion Sampson of Chicago and Thelma and Bernice Sampson of Estherville. Mrs. Sampson is also survived by her mother, Mrs. Frank Van Velzer, and two sisters, Misss Myrtle Van Velzer of this city and Mrs. Galbraith of Ballatin, Minn. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon with Rev. H.L. Olmstead of the Christian church in charge. Burial was made in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Sampson was a member of the Christian church.

~Vindicator and Republican, Estherville, Iowa
October 7, 1925