Lieutenant John Mathewson^ 1668–1716
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Lieutenant Mathewson^ in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1668, Lieutenant John Mathewson^ entered the world in Providence, County of Providence Plantations, Colonial Rhode Island., born to james matthisone and hannah field. Lieutenant John Mathewson^ passed away in 1716 in Providence, County of Providence Plantations, Colonial Rhode Island..
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1Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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2Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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3Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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4Record North America, Family Histories
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5Vital Records Rhode Island, Vital Extracts
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6Record Ancestry Family Tree
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Lieutenant Mathewson^
Frequently Asked Questions
- Lieutenant Mathewson^ (1668–1716) was born in Providence, County of Providence Plantations, Colonial Rhode Island. and died in Providence, County of Providence Plantations, Colonial Rhode Island.. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Lieutenant 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Lieutenant Mathewson^'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record