SAMS, Nathan

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Obituary: Nathan Sams 1927

"Nathan Sams was born April 14; 1851, at Elizabeth (should read Elizabethton), Tenn., and died at Sullivan, Illinois, Friday, July 1, at 10:10 o'clock p. m. at the home of his son, William T. Sams. At an early age his parents moved to Kentucky where he grew to manhood. In 1876 (actually 1873) he was united in marriage with Mrs. Elizabeth Ward Richardson. To their union five children were born of whom only three survive. They are Walker, William T., and Mrs. Charles Getz, all of Sullivan, and one step-daughter, Mrs. J. C. Lykins of Catlin, Illinois. He is also survived by a number of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. He later moved his family to Catlin where they lived for many years until the death of his wife, after which he made his home with his children at Sullivan. He was united with the Christian church in Catlin a number of years ago and his body was taken by ambulance to that city Sunday to be placed beside that of his wife who preceeded him in death about eighteen years ago. Services were conducted by Rev Jones, Pastor of the Christian church, at the home of the stepdaughter, Mrs. J. C. Lykins. Many floral tributes proved the love and respect of his old friends and he will be greatly missed by those who loved and cared for him. Those from this city who accompanied the remains to their last resting piace were Mrs. Charles Getz, daughter Edna and son Raymond, Finis Switzer and family, William T. Sams and family and Walker Sams."