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Doris Natalie Matthews 1898–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 November 1898

Birth Location: South Africa

Death Date: 13 September 1985

Death Location: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Ray Matthews

Mother: Miriam Elston

Spouse(s): Walter Phillips

Children(s): Gerald Phillips, Caroline Phillips, Lawrence Phillips

In 1898, Doris Natalie Matthews entered the world in South Africa, born to Ray Arlon Matthews And Miriam Jessie Elston. In 1930, Doris Natalie Matthews resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Doris Natalie Matthews resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana. Doris Natalie Matthews married Walter Hubert Phillips, and had children including Barbara Miriam Phillips, Caroline Elizabeth Phillips, Gerald Phillips, Judith Marie Phillips, Lawrence James Phillips. Doris Natalie Matthews passed away in 1985 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Doris Natalie Matthews entered the world in South Africa, born to Ray Arlon Matthews And Miriam Jessie Elston.
  • In 1930, Doris Natalie Matthews resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Doris Natalie Matthews resided in Gary, Lake, Indiana.
  • Doris Natalie Matthews married Walter Hubert Phillips, and had children including Barbara Miriam Phillips, Caroline Elizabeth Phillips, Gerald Phillips, Judith Marie Phillips, Lawrence James Phillips.
  • Doris Natalie Matthews passed away in 1985 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Doris Matthews's Ancestors

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Doris Matthews
1898–1985
Birth Place: South Africa
Parents
Ray Arlon Matthews
1867–1959
Albion, Edwards, Illinois, USA
Miriam (Jessie) Elston
1872–1963
Durban, South Africa
Grandparents
Charles (Frederick) Elston
1844–1886
St Saviour Southwark, London, United Kingdom
Elizabeth (Mary) Wade
1848–1932
Gosberton, Lincolnshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Doris Matthews's Descendants

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Doris (Natalie) Matthews (16 November 1898–13 September 1985) m. Walter (Hubert) Phillips (abt 1894–)
  1. 1. Gerald Phillips 1924–1967
  2. 2. Caroline (Elizabeth) Phillips 1925–2007
  3. 3. Lawrence (James) Phillips 1931–2010

Doris Matthews's Timeline

5 Records

1898
16 November 1898
Birth of Doris Natalie Matthews in South Africa
South Africa
1930
1930
Age 32
Doris Natalie Matthews resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Doris Natalie Matthews resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana
Gary, Lake, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 42
Doris Natalie Matthews resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
1985
13 September 1985
Age 87
Death of Doris Natalie Matthews
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 November 1898
    Event Place: South Africa
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01121; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 95-91
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2340335
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2340335

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01121; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 95-91

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gary, Lake, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01121; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 95-91

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 September 1985
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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