Franklin S. Sampson

Franklin Sewall Sampson (May 25, 1851 – May 9, 1928) was an American physician and politician from New York.

In 1888, he moved to Penn Yan, where he worked as a physician and surgeon for the rest of his life.

He also drew plans for the Sampson Theatre, the Masonic building, and the hospital.

[3] In 1922, Sampson was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing Yates County.

[1] On May 2, 1928, Sampson was seriously injured when his car was struck by a Pennsylvania Railroad train in Stanley.