David Thomas Matthews Jr 1869–1946
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2 researchers on YourRoots have David Jr in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
The story of David Thomas Matthews Jr began in 1869 in Pennsylvania, USA. In 1870, David Thomas Matthews Jr resided in Philadelphia Ward 13 District 37, Philadelphia, Pe. In 1880, David Thomas Matthews Jr resided in Camden, Camden, New Jersey, USA. David Thomas Matthews Jr passed away in 1946 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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4Record Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from David Jr
This ancestor line traces from Ardkinglass, Lochgoilhead, Argyll, Scotland (1510) to Pennsylvania, USA (1869) across 10 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- David Jr (1869–1946) was born in Pennsylvania, USA and died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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David Jr's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record