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Mary Beatrice Matthews 1885–1924

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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

Born 12 MAY 1885 · Texas
Died 02 OCT 1924 · Voss, Coleman County, Texas, USA
Father Asa Matthews (1854–1920)
Mother Georgie Matthews (1858–1962)
Spouse George Robert Russell Wesley Allen
Children Edna Shepherd, George Ralph Allen, Roy Samuel Parks Allen, Thelma Allen
Siblings Benjaman Franklin Matthews, Ellen Belyeu, Ellen Frances Matthews, G Alice Matthews, James Lewis Matthews, Joe L Mathews, John Wallace Matthews, Joseph Lesley Matthews, Perry L Matthews, Sallie Norcisis Matthews, Sally N Moore, Susan J Matthews, Susan Vanhuss

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Biography

Mary Beatrice Matthews was born in 1885 in Texas, the child of asa samuel matthews and georgie a matthews. In 1900, Mary Beatrice Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 8, Brown, Texas, USA. In 1920, Mary Beatrice Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 3, Coleman, Texas, USA. Mary Beatrice Matthews married george robert russell wesley allen, and had children including edna shepherd, george ralph allen, roy samuel parks allen, thelma allen. Mary Beatrice Matthews passed away in 1924 in Voss, Coleman County, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Burial Records Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

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    Death Records Texas Death Index

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    Birth Records Texas, Birth Certificates

  8. 8
    Record Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

Life Timeline

1885
Birth of Mary Beatrice Matthews in Texas
Birth
1900
Mary Beatrice Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Brown, Texas, USA
Residence
1920
Mary Beatrice Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Coleman, Texas, USA
Residence
1924
Death of Mary Beatrice Matthews in Leaday, Coleman, Texas, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Matthews

This ancestor line traces from Augusta, Columbia, Georgia, USA (1771) to Texas (1885) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Matthews (1885–1924) was born in Texas 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 Mary 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.
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Mary Matthews's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Beatrice Matthews PTP
1885–1924
Texas
Parents
Asa Samuel Matthews PTP
1854–1920
Alabama, United States
Georgie A Matthews PTP
1858–1962
Texas
Grandparents
Unknown
Brittania A Robinson PTP
1819–1895
Sumter, Alabama, United States
Unknown
Sarah Jane Williams PTP
1826–1864
Arkansas USA

Mary Matthews's Descendants

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Mary Beatrice Matthews PTP 1885–1924