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Bertha A. Matthews 1874–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Feb 1874

Birth Location: Flatlands, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death Date: 25 Mar 1921

Death Location: Canarsie, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America

Father: William Matthews

Mother: Sarah Ford

Spouse(s): William Bell

Children(s): William Bell, Isaac Bell, George Bell, Elmer Bell

The story of Bertha A. Matthews began in 1874 in Flatlands, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, USA. In 1875, Bertha A. Matthews resided in Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA. In 1880, Bertha A. Matthews resided in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. Bertha A. Matthews married William Franklin Bell, and had children including Elmer Henry Bell, George Fred Bell, Isaac Jackson Bell, William Franklin Bell. Bertha A. Matthews passed away in 1921 in Canarsie, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Bertha A. Matthews began in 1874 in Flatlands, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, USA.
  • In 1875, Bertha A. Matthews resided in Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA.
  • In 1880, Bertha A. Matthews resided in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
  • Bertha A. Matthews married William Franklin Bell, and had children including Elmer Henry Bell, George Fred Bell, Isaac Jackson Bell, William Franklin Bell.
  • Bertha A. Matthews passed away in 1921 in Canarsie, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Matthews
1825–1920
Birth Location: Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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Sarah Ford
1831–1908
Birth Location: Flatlands, Kings County, New York, United States of America
SF

Spouses(s)

William Bell
1862–1848
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, USA
WB

Children(s)

William Bell
1895–1981
Birth Location: New York
WB
Isaac Bell
1898–1971
Birth Location: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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George Bell
1899–1969
Birth Location: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
GB
Elmer Bell
1905–1976
Birth Location: Brooklyn, New York
EB

Bertha Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Matthews
1874–1921
Birth Place: Flatlands, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Parents
William E Matthews
1825–1920
Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Sarah (Addington) Ford
1831–1908
Flatlands, Kings County, New York, United States of America
Grandparents
Jacob (J) Mathews
1804–1845
Albany, Albany, New York, USA
Susan White
1807–1887
New York
Isaac (S.) Ford
1800–1882
Phillipstown, Putnam, New York, USA
Mary (A) Foster
1806–1879
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mathews
1780–1829
Phebe Rickhow
1784–1863
Joseph Wiette
1760–1810
Jane Houten
1765–
John Ford
1780–1858
Hannah Ford
1780–
Samuel Foster
1781–1824
Mary Clark
1789–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Rickhow
1755–1834
Sarah Denyse
1755–
Roelof Houten
1737–1823
Sara Ouke
1743–1797
Isaac Ford
1755–1776
Dorothy Ingham
1760–1815
Moses Foster
1758–1807
Jenny McFee
1762–1812
Alexander Clark
1760–1825
Elizabeth McCleve
1764–1819

Bertha Matthews's Descendants

1.
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Bertha (A.) Matthews (26 Feb 1874–25 Mar 1921) m. William (Franklin) Bell (Jul 1862–2 Feb 1848)
  1. 1. William (Franklin) Bell 1895–1981 m. Louise (Marie) Glover 1888–
    1. 1. William (F Bell) Jr 1931–2003
    2. 2. Grace (H) Bell 1907–2001 m. Bernard (Charles) Carroll 1898–1955
      1. 1. Louise (Ann) Carroll 1931–2016
  2. 2. Isaac (Jackson) Bell 1898–1971
  3. 3. George (Fred) Bell 1899–1969
  4. 4. Elmer (Henry) Bell 1905–1976

Bertha Matthews's Timeline

12 Records

1874
26 Feb 1874
Birth of Bertha A. Matthews in Flatlands, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, USA
Flatlands, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 1
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA
Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1890
24 Feb 1890
Age 16
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Brooklyn, New York, USA
1892
1892
Age 18
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in Flatlands, Kings, New York
Flatlands, Kings, New York
1900
1900
Age 26
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 31
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 41
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in New York, Kings, New York, United States
New York, Kings, New York, United States
1917
1917
Age 43
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in New York, New York, USA
New York, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Bertha A. Matthews resided here in Brooklyn Assembly District 2, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn Assembly District 2, Kings, New York, USA
1921
25 Mar 1921
Age 47
Death of Bertha A. Matthews in Flatlands, Kings County, New York, USA
Flatlands, Kings County, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1874
    Event Place: Flatlands, Canarsie, Brooklyn, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., State Census, 1915
    [2] New York, State Census, 1892
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 2, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1146; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 857; Page: 288A; Enumeration District: 254
    [5] New York, State Census, 1875
    [6] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 18 E.D. 38; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0574; FHL microfilm: 1241069
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_985; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0988; FHL microfilm: 1374998
    [9] New York, New York, Extracted Death Index
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1921
    [12] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Birth Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Birth Certificates
    [13] New York, New York, U.S., Vital Records, 1798-1903, New York City Municipal Archives; New York, NY, USA; Manhattan Vital Registers; Source Record Group: RG 095 Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Flatlands, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York; Roll: 857; Page: 288A; Enumeration District: 254

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1890
    Event Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Brooklyn Citizen; Publication Date: 24 Feb 1890; Publication Place: Brooklyn, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Flatlands, Kings, New York
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1892

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0574; FHL microfilm: 1241069

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 18 E.D. 38; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brooklyn Ward 32, Kings, New York; Roll: T624_985; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0988; FHL microfilm: 1374998

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: New York, Kings, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 2, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brooklyn Assembly District 2, Kings, New York; Roll: T625_1146; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Canarsie
    Record Source: New York, New York, U.S., Vital Records, 1798-1903, New York City Municipal Archives; New York, NY, USA; Manhattan Vital Registers; Source Record Group: RG 095 Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Flatlands, Kings County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, New York, Extracted Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1921

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canarsie, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates; Borough: Brooklyn; Year: 1921
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