Samson Family Genealogy
OUR TRIP TO GERMANY IN MAY 2004
We just could not resist the opportunity to visit with all the new friends we had made during this journey through Samson history. In fall of 2003 we decided to take a trip to Germany and meet the wonderful people who had helped me discover the story of my ancestors. The trip lasted two weeks and we welcomed just like family. From this page you can join us on the trip through the small villages of Oberschopfheim, Diersburg, and Offenburg. Sadly my father, Warren, died in May of 2003 so we never had a chance to share our experience.
I forgot to mention, during this time my dad had become interested in the Samson genealogy, which is something he had never taken time to find out anything. My dad and I were not that close while I was growing up, since I was such a heard headed personality. Probably the best way to describe our relationship, was tolerating each other. While I was doing my research, I kept him informed of what was going on, and found him asking me many questions about the family history. This really made me feel better since our relationship had never been that good. All of the time and effort taken to do the family research is dedicated to my cousin, Tony and my dad. I only wish they could have witnessed and heard more of the Samson's of Oberschopfheim.
John, Warren (Dad) and Jim Samson gathering for the 150 year anniversary of the Samsons coming to the United States from Germany, February 9, 2003.