Joseph Lesley Matthews 1898–1974
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Matthews in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Joseph Matthews 1898–1974
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Joseph Lesley Matthews began in 1898 in Brown County, Texas, USA. In 1900, Joseph Lesley Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 8, Brown, Texas, USA. In 1910, Joseph Lesley Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 8, Brown, Texas, USA. Joseph Lesley Matthews passed away in 1974 in Voss, Coleman County, Texas, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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3Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Matthews
This ancestor line traces from Augusta, Columbia, Georgia, USA (1771) to Brown County, Texas, USA (1898) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Joseph Matthews (1898–1974) was born in Brown County, Texas, USA and died in Voss, Coleman County, Texas, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph 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 4 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.
Joseph Matthews's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record