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Dona Mathews 1872–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1872

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 2 Aug 1944

Death Location: Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, United States

Father: Thomas Wood

Mother: Mary Woods

Spouse(s): John Mathews

Children(s): Vinnie Bryant, Onnis Mathews, Lofie Mathews, Auther Mathews, Oscar Mathews, Andrew Mathews, Rena Mathews, *Josie Mathews, Charlie Mathews

In 1872, Dona Mathews entered the world in Louisiana, born to Thomas Jefferson Wood And Mary A Woods. In 1870, Dona Mathews resided in Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA. Dona Mathews married J N Grimes, John Newton Mathews, and had children including Andrew Mathews, Auther Mathews, Charlie Mathews, Josie M Mathews, Lofie Mathews, Onnis Mathews, Oscar Mathews, Rena Mathews, Vinnie Bryant. Dona Mathews passed away in 1944 in Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Dona Mathews entered the world in Louisiana, born to Thomas Jefferson Wood And Mary A Woods.
  • In 1870, Dona Mathews resided in Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA.
  • Dona Mathews married J N Grimes, John Newton Mathews, and had children including Andrew Mathews, Auther Mathews, Charlie Mathews, Josie M Mathews, Lofie Mathews, Onnis Mathews, Oscar Mathews, Rena Mathews, Vinnie Bryant.
  • Dona Mathews passed away in 1944 in Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Wood
1834–1884
Birth Location: Kentucky
TW
Mary Woods
1843–1911
Birth Location: Mississippi
MW

Spouses(s)

John Mathews
1868–1954
Birth Location: Louisiana
JM

Children(s)

Vinnie Bryant
1900–1983
Birth Location: Louisiana
VB
Onnis Mathews
1904–
Birth Location: Louisiana
OM
Lofie Mathews
1902–1990
Birth Location: Louisiana
LM
Auther Mathews
1898–1982
Birth Location: Louisiana
AM
Oscar Mathews
1909–1972
Birth Location: Louisiana
OM
Andrew Mathews
1911–1982
Birth Location: Louisiana
AM
Rena Mathews
1895–1987
Birth Location: Louisiana
RM
*Josie Mathews
1894–1977
Birth Location: Louisiana
*M
Charlie Mathews
1892–1973
Birth Location: Louisiana
CM

Dona Mathews's Ancestors

Self
Dona Mathews
1872–1944
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
Thomas Jefferson Wood
1834–1884
Kentucky
Mary (A.) Woods
1843–1911
Mississippi
Grandparents
John Wood
1812–1884
Murray, Calloway, Kentucky, United States
Anna Griffith
1811–1899
Murray, Calloway, Kentucky, United States
Aaron (D) Southern
1806–1860
Kentucky
Aaron (D) Southern
1806–1850
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
*John Wood
1781–
*Mary Jones
1780–1850
Alexander Griffith
1784–1811
Rachel Hodge
1785–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas WOOD
1753–1824
Mary MOORE
1758–1848
Nathaniel Jones
1740–1807
Courtney Bell
1740–1806
GEORGE GRIFFITH
1755–1820
Nancy Byrd
1760–1887
Hiram Hodge
1760–
**Hanna Henderson
1765–

Dona Mathews's Descendants

1.
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Dona Mathews (Feb 1872–2 Aug 1944) m. John (Newton) Mathews (1868–1 January 1954)
  1. 1. Vinnie Bryant 1900–1983 m. Jack (A) Bryant 1886–1968
    1. 1. John (Cregg) Bryant 1918–1990
    2. 2. Drew (Dell) Cottlngham 1921–2020 m. Morrison (Mitchell) Cottingham 1907–1988
      1. 1. Michael (Morrison) Cottingham 1947–2022
    3. 3. Sarah (Lanelle) Bryant 1924– m. Alvin (Bruce) Kessler 1926–2011
  2. 2. Onnis Mathews 1904–
  3. 3. Lofie Mathews 1902–1990
  4. 4. Auther Mathews 1898–1982 m. Vera (I) Matthews 1902–
    1. 1. Omega Matthews 1924– m. A (L) Strickland 1915–
    2. 2. Helen (J) Matthews 1925–
    3. 3. Joseph (A) Matthews 1926–
  5. 5. Oscar Mathews 1909–1972 m. Ella Mathews 1915–
  6. 6. Andrew Mathews 1911–1982 m. alice (bell) cobb 1919–2002 m. Joann Matthews 1934–2004
  7. 7. Rena Mathews 1895–1987
  8. 8. *Josie (M) Mathews 1894–1977 m. Henry (J) Free 1881– m. Floyde Mathews 1895– m. *Henry (Joseph) Free 1880–1970
    1. 1. Noland Free 1920–
    2. 2. Jessie (L) Free 1916–
    3. 3. Luther Free 1917–
    4. 4. *Nolan (Artis) Free 1919–1998
    5. 5. Luther (Jackson) Free 1917–1971
    6. 6. Joseph (Newton) Free 1927–1986
    7. 7. James (Winford) Free 1930–1994
    8. 8. Hollis (E.) Free 1936–1996
    9. 9. Jessie (Lee) Free 1916–
    10. 10. Vernon Free 1922–1981
  9. 9. Charlie Mathews 1892–1973 m. Celina Mathews 1893– m. Fannie Matthews 1906– m. Mary Horn 1899–1989 m. Mary (E) Matthews 1900–
    1. 1. Melvil Fletcher 1914–
    2. 2. William Fletcher 1912–
    3. 3. Roena Matthews 1926–
    4. 4. Ardis (Edward) Matthews 1925–2009
    5. 5. Imri (Dale) Matthews 1933–2008
    6. 6. Herbert (Daniel) Matthews 1928–1997
    7. 7. Estine Matthews 1919–
    8. 8. Katie (O) Matthews 1921–
    9. 9. Hazel (E) Matthews 1923–
    10. 10. Ardis (E) Matthews 1925–

Dona Mathews's Timeline

16 Records

1870
28 February 1870
Birth of Dona Mathews in Louisiana
Louisiana
1870
1870
Dona Mathews resided here in Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1872
Feb 1872
Birth of Dona Mathews in Louisiana
Louisiana
1879
15 Mar 1879
Age 7
Dona Mathews resided here in Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
Dona Mathews resided here in 4th Ward, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
4th Ward, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
Dona Mathews resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 28
Dona Mathews resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Dona Mathews resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
Dona Mathews resided here in Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1911
18 Jun 1911
Age 39
Dona Mathews resided here in Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Dona Mathews resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 58
Dona Mathews resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
1931
1931
Age 59
Dona Mathews resided here in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 63
Dona Mathews resided here in Alberta, Bienville, Louisiana
Alberta, Bienville, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 68
Dona Mathews resided here in Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1944
2 Aug 1944
Age 72
Death of Dona Mathews in Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, United States
Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 February 1870
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 7-18
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: 799; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 804.0; FHL microfilm: 2340534
    [3] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [4] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Bienville, Louisiana
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: M593_507; Page: 86B; Family History Library Film: 552006
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: 558; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240558
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: T624_509; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1374522
    [9] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [10] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Unknown
    [13] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
    [14] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1872
    Event Place: Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: 799; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 804.0; FHL microfilm: 2340534
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: 558; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240558
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: T624_509; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1374522

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 4, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: M593_507; Page: 86B; Family History Library Film: 552006

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1879
    Event Place: Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The People's Vindicator; Publication Date: 15 Mar 1879; Publication Place: Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 4th Ward, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Bienville, Louisiana

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: 558; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240558

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: 558; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1240558

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: T624_509; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1374522

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 7, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: T624_509; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1374522

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1911
    Event Place: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Daily Arkansas Gazette; Publication Date: 18 Jun 1911; Publication Place: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: 799; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 804.0; FHL microfilm: 2340534

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Natchitoches, Louisiana; Roll: 799; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0008; Image: 804.0; FHL microfilm: 2340534

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: University of Arkansas; Year: 1931

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Alberta, Bienville, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 7-18

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ward 5, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01383; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 7-18

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Springdale, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1944
    Event Place: Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [2] Louisiana, Statewide Death Index
    [3] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [4] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Unknown
    [7] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
    [8] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ringgold, Bienville, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [2] Web: RootsWeb Cemetery Index, 1800-2010
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Unknown
    [5] Web: Louisiana, Find A Grave Index, 1700-2012
    [6] BillionGraves.com Burial Index
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