Who was Mattie Hamby?

Mattie Hamby (1881–1965) was born in Tennessee and died in New Boston, Bowie, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mattie Marbut Hamby 1881–1965

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 Feb 1881 · Tennessee

Died 6 Jan 1965 · New Boston, Bowie, Texas, USA

Father John Solomon Gorman Felker

Mother Sarah Jane Neeley

Siblings Ada Felker, Elancy B Felker, J D Duggie Felker, Reedy A Felker

Records

Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Solomon Gorman Felker

Sarah Jane Neeley

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mattie Marbut Hamby began in 1881 in Tennessee. Mattie Marbut Hamby passed away in 1965 in New Boston, Bowie, Texas, USA.

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Death Records Texas, U.S., Death Certificates

Life Timeline

1881

Birth of Mattie Marbut Hamby in Tennessee

Birth

1965

Death of Mattie Marbut Hamby in New Boston, Bowie, Texas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mattie Hamby

This ancestor line traces from Virginia (1790) to Tennessee (1881) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mattie Hamby (1881–1965) was born in Tennessee and died in New Boston, Bowie, Texas, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mattie 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.
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Related Records

John Solomon Gorman Felker

Father

Sarah Jane Neeley

Mother

Mattie Hamby's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Mattie Marbut Hamby PTP

1881–1965

Tennessee