| William Robert (Bill) Samms 1905-1942 |
| To Jacob Samms 1866 |
| Samms family |
| William Robert (Bill) Samms b.Feb.17,1905 in Codroy,Nfld.and d.Oct.14,1942 off Port aux Basques Nfld. Lost on the SS Caribou.He married Beatrice F.Richards on Apr.28,1926 in Codroy,Nfld. She was b.about 1901 in Channel,Nfld. She is the daughter of Thomas Richards. They had about 5 children listed below. |
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| John Stephen (Jack) Oct.26, 1929 |
| Clifford Edward Benjamin Dec.1,1938 |
| Lenora Julia Aug.23,1926 |
| Joseph Nov.13,1931 |
| Alfreda Mary Ann Feb.12,1936 |
| 137 people lost their lives on Oct.14,1942 near Port aux Basques,Nfld. when the S.S.Caribou was sunk by a German Submarine Torpedo. William Robert Samms was one of the 31 crew members who lost their lives. |
| William Robert was baptised Mar.12,1905 by H.J.Read. They were married by Rev.H.J.Read in the presence of James Hann,Emma Butt,Augustus burridge,Anne Hann & George MacDonald. |
| Parents of William Robert Samms are: Jacob Samms & mary Ann Robinson. |