Born ca. 1869 in Pennsylvania

Samuel's age in the census records: in 1870, missing; in 1880, age 11.
In 1880 Samuel resided in the household of William C. and Margaret (Durham) Cox; he was reported to be William's uncle [sic].

1880 - U.S. Census, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Co., Philadelphia, Ward 22, Elec. Dist. 21, E.D. 456, Page No. 17 [=508A], 168-175, 5470 Germantown Ave., 07 Jun 1880