ROBERT L. SAMPLES was born 13 Oct 1877 in Kentucky. He was the son of WILEY A. AND MARY CHAMLOTS SAMPLES. "Uncle Rob" married LILLIAN BERTAN RHODES who was born 7 Sep 1882 in Rutherford County, Tn on December 22, 1902. "Aunt Bertan" was the daughter of SAMUEL CRAWFORD AND CALDONIA (CALLIE) GIVENS RHODES.

"Uncle Rob" and "Aunt Bertan" celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. He died August 26, 1974. "Aunt Bertan" lived to be 102 . Thee children were: James E., Clyde, Charles F. , Coy, Margaret, Hattie Lee, and Althea.