YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dorothy Matthews 1910–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1910

Birth Location: New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 2 May 1949

Death Location: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA

Father: Peter Hoefling

Mother: Elizabeth Hoefling

Spouse(s): Francis Matthews

Children(s): Dorothy Jacobi, Francis Matthews, Margaret Matthews, John Matthews

In 1910, Dorothy Matthews entered the world in New Jersey, USA, born to Peter Phillip Hoefling And Elizabeth Hoefling. In 1910, Dorothy Matthews resided in Elizabeth Ward 7, Union, New Jersey, USA. In 1915, Dorothy Matthews resided in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA. Dorothy Matthews married Francis Warren Matthews, and had children including Dorothy Matthews Jacobi, Francis A Dugan Matthews, John Garrett Matthews, Margaret E Matthews, Robert Matthews. Dorothy Matthews passed away in 1949 in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA.

Find more search results for Dorothy Matthews
DM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1910, Dorothy Matthews entered the world in New Jersey, USA, born to Peter Phillip Hoefling And Elizabeth Hoefling.
  • In 1910, Dorothy Matthews resided in Elizabeth Ward 7, Union, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1915, Dorothy Matthews resided in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA.
  • Dorothy Matthews married Francis Warren Matthews, and had children including Dorothy Matthews Jacobi, Francis A Dugan Matthews, John Garrett Matthews, Margaret E Matthews, Robert Matthews.
  • Dorothy Matthews passed away in 1949 in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Hoefling
1886–1969
Birth Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
PH
Elizabeth Hoefling
1890–1919
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
EH

Spouses(s)

Francis Matthews
1907–1979
Birth Location: Elizabeth, New Jersey
FM

Children(s)

Dorothy Jacobi
1930–1988
Birth Location: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
DJ
Francis Matthews
1932–2021
Birth Location: Linden, Union, New Jersey, USA
FM
Margaret Matthews
1938–2015
Birth Location: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
MM
John Matthews
1938–1994
Birth Location: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
JM

Dorothy Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Matthews
1910–1949
Birth Place: New Jersey, USA
Parents
Peter Phillip Hoefling
1886–1969
Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth Hoefling
1890–1919
New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
George (Adam Hoefling) Sr
1852–1934
Bayern, Germany
Dora Hoefling
1861–1924
Hannover, Niedersachsen, Allemagne
Great-Grandparents
Peter Hoefling
1822–1901
Juliana Schwinger
1819–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jakob Höfling
1782–
Eva Höflich
1787–1853

Dorothy Matthews's Descendants

1.
DM
Dorothy Matthews (Feb 1910–2 May 1949) m. Francis (Warren) Matthews (16 May 1907–1979)
  1. 1. Dorothy (Matthews) Jacobi 1930–1988 m. Thomas (E.) Jacobi 1924–2015
  2. 2. Francis (A "Dugan") Matthews 1932–2021 m. Barbara (Carol) Johnston 1931–2004
  3. 3. Margaret (E) Matthews 1938–2015
  4. 4. John (Garrett) Matthews 1938–1994

Dorothy Matthews's Timeline

8 Records

1910
Feb 1910
Birth of Dorothy Matthews in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1910
1910
Dorothy Matthews resided here in Elizabeth Ward 7, Union, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth Ward 7, Union, New Jersey, USA
1915
1915
Age 5
Dorothy Matthews resided here in Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
1920
1920
Age 10
Dorothy Matthews resided here in Elizabeth City Ward 7, Union, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth City Ward 7, Union, New Jersey, USA
1930
1930
Age 20
Dorothy Matthews resided here in Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 25
Dorothy Matthews resided here in Linden, Union, New Jersey
Linden, Union, New Jersey
1940
1940
Age 30
Dorothy Matthews resided here in , Linden, Union, New Jersey, USA
, Linden, Union, New Jersey, USA
1949
2 May 1949
Age 39
Death of Dorothy Matthews in Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1910
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [2] New Jersey, U.S., State Census, 1915, New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1915; Reference Number: L-15; Film Number: 60

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elizabeth Ward 7, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., State Census, 1915, New Jersey State Archive; Trenton, NJ, USA; State Census of New Jersey, 1915; Reference Number: L-15; Film Number: 60

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elizabeth City Ward 7, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elizabeth City Ward 7, Union, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1070; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 83

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 2341121

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Linden, Union, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Linden, Union, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02386; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 20-43

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Linden, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Linden, Union, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02386; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 20-43

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1949
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, New Jersey State Archives; Trenton, New Jersey; New Jersey, Death Indexes, 1904-2000
Find more search results for Dorothy Matthews

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE