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Benjamin A. Matthews 1846–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1846

Birth Location: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 21 May 1920

Death Location: Jacksonville, Alabama

Father: George Matthews

Mother: Elizabeth Sublett

Spouse(s): Belle Miller

Children(s): George Matthews, William Matthews, Benjamin Mathews, Walter Mathews, Jennie Matthews, Joseph Matthews, Mary Mathews, Mary Mathews

In 1846, Benjamin A. Matthews entered the world in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA, born to George Whitfield Matthews And Elizabeth M Sublett. In 1850, Benjamin A. Matthews resided in Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama. In 1860, Benjamin A. Matthews resided in Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama, United States. Benjamin A. Matthews married Belle Miller, and had children including Benjamin J Mathews, George Layfette Matthews, Jennie J Matthews, Joseph Gregory Matthews, Mary J Mathews, Mary Jennie Mathews, Walter Lee Mathews, William Taylor Matthews. Benjamin A. Matthews passed away in 1920 in Jacksonville, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1846, Benjamin A. Matthews entered the world in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA, born to George Whitfield Matthews And Elizabeth M Sublett.
  • In 1850, Benjamin A. Matthews resided in Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama.
  • In 1860, Benjamin A. Matthews resided in Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama, United States.
  • Benjamin A. Matthews married Belle Miller, and had children including Benjamin J Mathews, George Layfette Matthews, Jennie J Matthews, Joseph Gregory Matthews, Mary J Mathews, Mary Jennie Mathews, Walter Lee Mathews, William Taylor Matthews.
  • Benjamin A. Matthews passed away in 1920 in Jacksonville, Alabama.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Matthews
1804–1864
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Elizabeth Sublett
1812–1891
Birth Location: Lincoln, Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Belle Miller
1857–1891
Birth Location: Scottsboro, Jackson County, Alabama, United States of America
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Children(s)

George Matthews
1874–1944
Birth Location: Scottsboro, AL
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William Matthews
1881–1959
Birth Location: Scottsboro, AL
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Benjamin Mathews
1886–1955
Birth Location: Alabama
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Walter Mathews
1873–1957
Birth Location: Scottsboro, Alabama
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Jennie Matthews
1888–1938
Birth Location: Scottsboro, Alabama
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Joseph Matthews
1878–1955
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mary Mathews
1876–1932
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mary Mathews
1886–1932
Birth Location: Scottsboro, Alabama
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Benjamin Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Matthews
1846–1920
Birth Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Parents
George Whitfield Matthews
1804–1864
North Carolina
Elizabeth (M) Sublett
1812–1891
Lincoln, Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Matthews's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (A.) Matthews (Abt 1846–21 May 1920) m. Belle Miller (16 December 1857–20 May 1891)
  1. 1. George (Layfette) Matthews 1874–1944
  2. 2. William (Taylor) Matthews 1881–1959
  3. 3. Benjamin (J) Mathews 1886–1955 m. Flora (E) Young 1901–
    1. 1. Charles (R) Mathews 1920–
    2. 2. Bruce Mathews 1912–
    3. 3. Elizabeth Mathews 1917–
    4. 4. Taylor Mathews 1913–
    5. 5. Robert Mathews 1923–
  4. 4. Walter (Lee) Mathews 1873–1957 m. Viola (B.) Matthews 1882–1946
  5. 5. Jennie (J) Matthews 1888–1938 m. Thomas (Boyd) Vice 1886–1944
    1. 1. Joe (Rowan) Vice 1909–1972 m. Roberta (Estelle) Vice 1918–
  6. 6. Joseph (Gregory) Matthews 1878–1955
  7. 7. Mary (J) Mathews 1876–1932
  8. 8. Mary (Jennie) Mathews 1886–1932

Benjamin Matthews's Timeline

9 Records

1846
Abt 1846
Birth of Benjamin A. Matthews in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 4
Benjamin A. Matthews resided here in Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama
Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 14
Benjamin A. Matthews resided here in Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama, United States
Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama, United States
1870
1870
Age 24
Benjamin A. Matthews resided here in Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, United States
Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 34
Benjamin A. Matthews resided here in Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, USA
Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
Benjamin A. Matthews resided here in Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, USA
Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 74
Benjamin A. Matthews resided here in Anniston Ward 2, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
Anniston Ward 2, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
1920
Abt 1920
Age 74
Death of Benjamin A. Matthews in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
1920
21 May 1920
Age 74
Burial of Benjamin A. Matthews in Jacksonville, Alabama
Jacksonville, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1846
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina; Series Number: M270; Roll: 122
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Anniston Ward 2, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: T625_5; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 650
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: M593_20; Page: 242B; Image: 485; Family History Library Film: 545519
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: 20; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1240020
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: M653_4; Page: 289; Image: 5; Family History Library Film: 803004
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 334A; Image: 812
    [9] Alabama, Civil War Soldiers, 1860-1865

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 29, Benton, Alabama; Roll: M432_1; Page: 334A; Image: 812

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: M653_4; Page: 289; Image: 5; Family History Library Film: 803004

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: M593_20; Page: 242B; Image: 485; Family History Library Film: 545519

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1898
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Montgomery, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Montgomery Advertiser - 1 Apr 1898 - Page 3, 1 Apr 1898

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Birmingham News - 2 Apr 1898 - Page 4, 2 Apr 1898

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scottsboro, Jackson, Alabama; Roll: 20; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1240020

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Anniston Ward 2, Calhoun, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Anniston Ward 2, Calhoun, Alabama; Roll: T625_5; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 650

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1920
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 May 1920
    Event Place: Jacksonville, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
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