Background
He was born in Clarion, Iowa, United States and became an insurance agent by career.
He was born in Clarion, Iowa, United States and became an insurance agent by career.
He was first elected at the Wentworth riding in the 1962 general election. After serving his only federal term, the 25th Canadian Parliament, Sams was defeated in the 1963 federal election by John B. Morison of the Liberal party.