Researching Samson Arthur
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 6526 people with the Arthur surname? In that year Arthur was ranked number 626 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Samson means "like the sun" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of Samson Arthur on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Samson Arthur and the Arthur Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 7226 people with the Arthur surname in the UK? Arthur is now ranked number 825 for popularity in the UK. |
Arthur Family History Databases
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| Did you know that there are currently 30382 people with the Arthur surname in the USA? Arthur is ranked number 147 for popularity in the USA. |
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Some Famous People called Samson Arthur
Samson Wallace Arthur
Samson Wallace Arthur (July 17, 1875 – 1948) was a doctor and political figure in Saskatchewan. He represented Cannington from 1929 to 1934 in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan as an independent member.
He was born in Battersea, Ontario, the son of John Arthur and Elizabeth Hearn, and was educated at Queen's University. In 1910, Arthur married Mabel A. Christian. He lived in Redvers, Saskatchewan. Arthur was defeated by William John Patterson when he ran for reelection in 1934 as a Conservative. He also served on the local school board and was a justice of the peace.
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