- Family history reports that Sam was born in northern
Kentucky but the 1880 US census lists him as "Alex
Brand" and born in Georgia; the census also lists wife,
Mary and daugther, Gladys as being born in GA. The
1900 US census also reports Sam was born in GA. The
1900 census further reports that Sam's parents were both
born in GA.
- The 1880 US census entry is reported by both Marjorie
Southard and Edie Ann Brand. The 1900 US census entry
is reported by Edie Ann Brand.