Reference numberLH000500DescriptionMichael Samson (8.06.1844 - 22.09.1907), eldest son of Lionel and Fanny Samson (nee Levi). Educated at St. Peter's College, South Australia. Married 1888 Mary Murphy. Three children: William Frederick 12.01.1892 - 6.02.1974. Married Daphne Alice Marks 1935. She died in 1953. Mayor of Fremantle 1951-1972. Kathleen Mary Caroline 8.04.1894 - 24.07.1980. Married Colonel Sidney Evans. Adelaide Rita Dorothy 21.10.1897 - 28.11.1982. Married Bruce Laurie, son of Captain Robert Laurie, stevedore and sometime M.L.C. (December 1901 - May 1912). When Lionel Samson died in 1878 his business was carried on by Michael, who later transferred his interest to his brother William. Largely responsible for sandalwood trade with China. Returned after many years to become Inspector of Customs at Fremantle. Shortly after his retirement from that position at the age of 60, Michael became Mayor of Fremantle in 1905 and died in office in 1907. Point Samson in the Pilbara was named in his honour. He participated in an expedition with Walter Padbury to carry cattle to the north. See: B/Samson Miscellany File.Date1900Photograph FormatPhotographDigital ItemYes
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Michael Samson (8.06.1844-22.09.1907) (1900). City of Fremantle Local History Centre, accessed 14/02/2026, https://history.fremantle.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/15595
