Daisy Sams (buried 1962)

Daisy was born on 5th June 1881 in Heene, Worthing, Sussex to William J and Betsy Sams. Daisy's Father William was a pioneer of intensive horticulture under glass, and one of the best known public men in Worthing. He became associated with George Beer, first as a manager then as a managing partner. They were involved in the biggest glasshouses ever built in this country for the cultivation of grapes and cucumbers for market. He established his own Manor-Road vineries at Heene a few years later. The enterprise grew into national importance with hundreds of imitators. His reputation as a grower under glass became national. Prior to the incorporation of the borough in 1890 he was one of the old West Worthing Commissioners, and when that body were merged into Worthing Town Council he continued to serve as one of the elected respresentatives for 30 years. He was a member of the old East Preston Board of Guardians for more than 40 years, acting as it's Vice-Chairman. He was a member member of the West Sussex County Council from March 1910 until 1925, being made one of the County Aldermen in 1915. He was a JP and was a member of the Worthing Bench of Magistrates.

Daisy Dora lived her life as a spinster and remained in the family home at The Elms, Boundary Road Worthing. She attended the Steyne School in Worthing. She gained a certificate at the college of Preceptors examination and gained a 3rd class. The census records do not show her as working, so it can be assumed that her Father provided for her. When her Father died on 14th March 1937 he left Daisy and her sister Bessie £250 pounds for acknowledgement of their tender and loving care of him, and their work and helpfulness in household duties since their Mother's death. He left personal effects to Daisy and Bessie, and he left a house to Daisy.

When Daisy Dora died she left an estate of £20848 (approx £367000.00 today) to Richard Stevenson Sams.