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John George Mathews 1737–1813

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Mathews in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Mar 1737 · Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Died 13 Apr 1813 · Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Father Johann Hans Jacob Mathews Matthis
Mother Anna Margaretha Jung
Spouse Maria Barbara Ambrose
Children Anna Maria Mathews

Researchers connected through John Mathews 1737–1813

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Biography

In 1737, John George Mathews entered the world in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, United States, born to johann hans jacob mathews matthis and anna margaretha jung. John George Mathews married maria barbara ambrose, and had children including anna maria mathews. John George Mathews passed away in 1813 in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of John George Mathews in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Birth
1813
Death of John George Mathews in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Mathews

This ancestor line traces from Ebersheim, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France (1575) to Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, United States (1737) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Mathews (1737–1813) was born in Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, United States and died in Fairfield, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Mathews's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John George Mathews PTP
1737–1813
Thurmont, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Mathews's Descendants

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John George Mathews PTP 1737–1813