Sam (Eli's 8th child)

Samuel 1884-1917,  born Denaby, Yorkshire, married Ellen Anne Dobson 1907,  produced three children
Alec Poxon 1908-1970
Vera Poxon  1911-1987
Sam Poxon  1916-1982
Sam emigrated to Carbon, Alberta in 1912. He volunteered for military service 1916, he served as an ambulance driver. He earned the Military Medal in 1917, and was granted one weeks leave. He returned to Adlington when the above photo was taken. Sam was killed three weeks later at Ypres. See military records page.

Taken in Carbon around 1917

Ann Poxon back left

Sarah Poxon back right

Ellen Poxon centre,(nee Dobson,1880-1960)

Sam's children,