• Born: 1790, Gwennap, Cornwall
• Christened: 12 May 1790, Gwennap, Cornwall ¹
• Married: 14 Oct 1813, St. Enoder, Cornwall ¹
• Died: 3 May 1863, Walsingham Place, Truro, Cornwall ²
• Buried: 7 May 1863, Kenwyn, Cornwall ¹

  Research Notes:

In 1813 Samuel was a beneficiary of the will of his late brother Joseph.

In 1841 Samuel Vivian, aged about 50, born in the county, mine agent, was with Alex. Vivian, copper co. agent and his wife Jane in Goon Gumpas, Gwennap, Cornwall.

In 1851 Samuel Vivian, aged 60, born in Gwennap, widower, copper mine agent, was lodging with Thomas & Ann Percy at the Royal Oak Inn, Tavistock, Devon.

In 1861 Samuel Vivian, aged 70, born in Gwennap, widower, retired mine agent, was lodging with William & Ann Trewholla in Walsingham Place, Kenwyn, Cornwall.

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Samuel Vivian of Walsingham Place died aged 73 years (burial record).

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VIVIAN—On the 3rd inst., at Walsingham Place, Truro, Mr. Samuel Vivian, in his 74th year. His end was peace.

Royal Cornwall Gazette, Friday, 8 May 1863, p. 8

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The Will of Samuel Vivian late of the borough of Truro in the County of Cornwall, gentleman, deceased, who died 3 May 1863 at Truro aforesaid, was proved at Bodmin 26 October by Henry Clarke Vivian of Truro, accountant, the son and sole executor. Estate under £800. ²