Living with his parents in Vineland, NJ for the 1870 and 1880 census, where he was listed as a shoemaker.
Listed in 1900 in Vineland, as a shoemaker (42, MA) married 20 yrs. But he was listed as a boarder with Sallie Morrison, and his wife was not listed with him. It shows his birth as April 1858 in Mass.
[Obituary]
James Samuels
James Samuels died last night, aged 65 years. He was sick about two weeks from stomach trouble and came to Vineland Hospital here only two days ago. The deceased was a South Vineland boy and was widely known. The family came here in the very early days, and James became a favorite because of his genial character. He followed the shoemaking business for many years.
His niece, Mrs. Mable Schiner Barclay, is here from Baltimore to arrange for the funeral, the notice of which will be announced tomorrow.