On some early records, the surname is spelt 'Sanders', but Samuel's marriage was registered as 'Saunders'.
Nottingham Evening Post, 1 April 1909: ‘Pit Shaft Disaster. Three men instantly killed. Three men engaged in the sinking of a new colliery at Maltby, near Rotherham yesterday [31 March], lost their lives by being thrown from the ‘hoppit’ in which they were being drawn to the surface. The ‘hoppit’ when approaching the top of the shaft, began to violently oscillate. It is supposed that it struck the side of the shaft, with the result that the occupants were thrown out. One man managed to retain his hold upon a rope, and afterwards was drawn to the surface, but not before he had sustained injuries which soon caused death. Two other men were precipitated to the bottom of the shaft, and instantly killed. The victims were Samuel Saunders, aged 35 (sic), of 23, Ronald-road, Balby, Doncaster; Charles Simons, aged 37, of 37, Ronald-road Balby; and Arthur Horton, aged 36, of South Elmsall. All three were pit-sinkers, and married men with families.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 14 March 1917: ‘Saunders. Died from wounds received in action, March 3rd, Edmund Eric, Hussars, aged 20 years, beloved eldest son of Agnes Saunders, Vernon-avenue, Basford, and the late Samuel Saunders, Balby, Doncaster. Peace, perfect peace, from this dark world of strife.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Nottingham Evening Post, ‘Roll of Honour’, 14 March 1917: ‘Saunders. Died in the field from wounds, March 3rd. Edmund Eric Saunders, Hussars, age 20, the dear beloved grandson of Mr and Mrs Edmund Smith, Bingham. Peace, perfect peace, from this dark world of strife.’ (www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk)
Registers of Soldiers' Effects: his mother was his legatee.
Probate: Thornhill Agnes Judith of 74 Dunstan-street Netherfield Nottinghamshire (wife of WilliamThomas Thornhill) died 20 December 1951 at The City Hospital Nottingham Administration Nottingham 21 January to the said William Thomas Thornhill retired telephonist. Effects £110 12s. 9d. Revoked 13 April 1953. New Grant 2 May 1953.
Probate: Thornhill Agnes Judith of 31 Baslow-drive Lenton Abbey estate Nottingham (wife of William Thomas Thornhill) died 20 December 1951 at The City Hospital Nottingham Probate Nottingham 2 May to Herbert Wilson [son-in-law] corporation estates foreman and William Lawrence Godfrey foreman painter. Effects £239 18s. 7d. Former Grant DR Nottingham 21 January 1952 Revoked.