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Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews 1884–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1884

Birth Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 29 Dec 1978

Death Location: Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Levi Mathews

Mother: Whelempie Tinklepaugh

Spouse(s): William Sparks

Children(s): John Sparks, Jean Sparks, William Sparks, Mary Sparks, Lois Sparks

In 1884, Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews entered the world in Altoona, Pennsylvania, born to Levi Kendrik Mathews And Whelempie Maria Winifred Tinklepaugh. In 1900, Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided in Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided in Beaver Falls Ward 4, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA. Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews married William R Sparks, and had children including Jean Francis Sparks, John C Sparks, Lois E Sparks, Mary L Sparks, William G Sparks. Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews passed away in 1978 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews entered the world in Altoona, Pennsylvania, born to Levi Kendrik Mathews And Whelempie Maria Winifred Tinklepaugh.
  • In 1900, Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided in Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided in Beaver Falls Ward 4, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews married William R Sparks, and had children including Jean Francis Sparks, John C Sparks, Lois E Sparks, Mary L Sparks, William G Sparks.
  • Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews passed away in 1978 in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Eliza Mathews's Ancestors

Self
Eliza Mathews
1884–1978
Birth Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
Parents
Levi Kendrik Mathews
1854–1896
Matthews Summit, Blair County, Pennsylvania, USA
Whelempie (Maria "Winifred") Tinklepaugh
1856–1948
Newry, Blair, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Richard (J. "Dick") Tinklepaugh
1818–1899
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Rebecca J
1820–1890
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Eliza Mathews's Descendants

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Eliza (Jane "Lyda") Mathews (3 Jul 1884–29 Dec 1978) m. William (R) Sparks (1875–1940)
  1. 1. John (C.) Sparks 1926–2017
  2. 2. Jean (Francis) Sparks 1916–1918
  3. 3. William (G) Sparks 1919–
  4. 4. Mary (L) Sparks 1922–
  5. 5. Lois (E) Sparks 1924–

Eliza Mathews's Timeline

7 Records

1884
3 Jul 1884
Birth of Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 16
Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided here in Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided here in Beaver Falls Ward 4, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
Beaver Falls Ward 4, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided here in Massillon, Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA
Massillon, Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided here in Massillon, Stark, Ohio
Massillon, Stark, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 56
Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews resided here in Perry Township, Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA
Perry Township, Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA
1978
29 Dec 1978
Age 94
Death of Eliza Jane "Lyda" Mathews in Redlands, San Bernardino, California, USA
Redlands, San Bernardino, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1884
    Event Place: Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03147; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 76-11
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 150001-153000
    [3] California, Death Index, Place: San Bernardino; Date: 29 Dec 1978; Social Security: 568726878
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beaver Falls Ward 4, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1531; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 19
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 2341606
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Altoona Ward 2, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beaver Falls Ward 4, Beaver, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beaver Falls Ward 4, Beaver, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1531; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 19

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Massillon, Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 2341606

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Massillon, Stark, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03147; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 76-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Perry Township, Massillon, Stark, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Massillon, Stark, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03147; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 76-11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1978
    Event Place: Redlands, San Bernardino, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, U.S., Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Obituary Index, 1810s-2016, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center; Spiegel Grove, Fremont, Ohio; Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s to 2011
    [2] California, Death Index, Place: San Bernardino; Date: 29 Dec 1978; Social Security: 568726878
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Massillon, Stark County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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