RICHARD SAMPSON

SAMPSON, WOOLLACOTT

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Date: 5/8/2005 at 01:20:25

SAMPSON, Richard, merchant tailor and ready made clothing, on Vine st.; residence same; born Dec. 16, 1831, in Portsmouth, England; at the age of 14, he commenced to learn the tailoring trade, and finished at the age of 21; then worked as a journeyman for nine years; at the age of 30, he commenced business in Portsmouth for himself, and continued until 1872, when he came to West Union. Married Jane Woollacott Dec. 8, 1851; she was born Sept., 1831, in England; had two children, one living - Jno. S., born Sept 27, 1852. They are members of the M. E. Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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