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Elizabeth Matheny 1779–1851 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Aug 1779

Birth Location: Rockingham, Augusta, Virginia,

Death Date: 15 Aug 1851

Death Location: Westminster, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Joseph Matheny

Mother: Ann Bradley

Spouse(s): Henry Hardesty

Children(s): Mahala Chapman, Rebecca Hardesty, Elizabeth Hardesty, Stephen Hardesty, Effa Hardesty, Elijah Hardesty, Nancy Hardesty

In 1779, Elizabeth Matheny entered the world in Rockingham, Augusta, Virginia,, born to Joseph Matheny And Ann Nancy Bradley. In 1850, Elizabeth Matheny resided in Auglaize, Allen, Ohio, USA. Elizabeth Matheny married Henry Hardesty, and had children including Effa Hardesty, Elijah Hardesty, Elizabeth Hardesty, Mahala Chapman, Nancy Caroline Hardesty, Rebecca Hardesty, Stephen Hardesty. Elizabeth Matheny passed away in 1851 in Westminster, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1779, Elizabeth Matheny entered the world in Rockingham, Augusta, Virginia,, born to Joseph Matheny And Ann Nancy Bradley.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Matheny resided in Auglaize, Allen, Ohio, USA.
  • Elizabeth Matheny married Henry Hardesty, and had children including Effa Hardesty, Elijah Hardesty, Elizabeth Hardesty, Mahala Chapman, Nancy Caroline Hardesty, Rebecca Hardesty, Stephen Hardesty.
  • Elizabeth Matheny passed away in 1851 in Westminster, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Matheny
1743–1837
Birth Location: Hope Plantation, Stafford, Virginia
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Ann Bradley
1740–1831
Birth Location: Stafford Co, , Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Henry Hardesty
1774–1852
Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America
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Children(s)

Mahala Chapman
1805–1895
Birth Location: Adams, Ohio, United States
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Rebecca Hardesty
1812–1886
Birth Location: Brown County, Ohio, United States of America
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Elizabeth Hardesty
1814–1893
Birth Location: Mason County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Stephen Hardesty
1818–1867
Birth Location: Ohio, United States of America
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Effa Hardesty
1805–1866
Birth Location: Brown County, Ohio, United States of America
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Elijah Hardesty
1808–1895
Birth Location: Brown County, Ohio, United States of America
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Nancy Hardesty
1809–1884
Birth Location: Ohio, United States of America
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Elizabeth Matheny's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Matheny
1779–1851
Birth Place: Rockingham, Augusta, Virginia,
Parents
Joseph Matheny
1743–1837
Hope Plantation, Stafford, Virginia
Ann (Nancy) Bradley
1740–1831
Stafford Co, , Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Matheny
1693–1750
Hope Plantation, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Mary Routt
1687–1750
Stafford, Stafford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Matheny
1666–1705
Frances Mason
1669–
Richard Sr
1644–1713
Mary Routt
1655–1716
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Matheny's Descendants

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Elizabeth Matheny (15 Aug 1779–15 Aug 1851) m. Henry Hardesty (9 May 1774–9 Mar 1852)
  1. 1. Mahala Chapman 1805–1895 m. Jesse Chapman 1800–1853
    1. 1. William (Smith) Chapman 1827–1906 m. Sarah (Ann) Arms 1828–1916
      1. 1. Mary (Ellen Chapman) "Lizzie" 1850– m. Herbert (J) Davis 1845–
      2. 2. Josephine (Lewilla) Chapman 1851–1869
    2. 2. Issac (Newton) Chapman 1838–1914 m. Harriet Dudley 1848–1921
      1. 1. Josephine (Estelle) Chapman 1870–1937 m. Frank (A) Kessel 1861–1937 m. Edward (Valentine) Lawten 1875–1939
      2. 2. Edwin (Newton) Chapman 1873–1921
      3. 3. Hattie (H) Chapman 1876–1941 m. Charles (Edward) Gibbs 1878–1934
        1. 1. Ruth (G) Gibbs 1898–
      4. 4. William (Dudley) Chapman 1871–1897
    3. 3. Hannah (Elizabeth) Chapman 1823–1920 m. William (Colwell) Marcy 1822–1891
      1. 1. Ettie (May) Marcy 1862–1944
      2. 2. Lucelia (E) Marcy 1853–1864
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Josephine) Marcy 1859–1927
      4. 4. Josephine (E.) Marcy 1859–
      5. 5. Lovinia (Jane) Marcy 1855–1912
      6. 6. Natalia (Chapman) Marcy 1872–1874
    4. 4. Truman (Fletcher) Chapman 1844–1911 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Hianett 1847–1928 m. Lena (C) Weed 1867–
      1. 1. Bertha (S) Chapman 1873– m. Vernon (Mosher) Cady 1876–
        1. 1. Carol (C) Cady 1910–1996
        2. 2. Jean Cady 1913–
      2. 2. Charles (C) Chapman 1877–1955 m. Allene Yeager 1870–1956
        1. 1. Elizabeth Chapman 1909–
      3. 3. Elizabeth (Corrine) Chapman 1870–1961 m. Robert (L'Amy) Donald 1869–1923
        1. 1. Kathryn Donald 1900–1989
        2. 2. Robert (L Donald) Jr 1901–1980
        3. 3. Elizabeth Donald 1905–1984
        4. 4. Gordon (C) Donald 1910–1994
    5. 5. Jesse (James) Chapman 1836–1910 m. Mary Woodruff 1838–1885 m. Mary (Ann) Prince 1842–1872
      1. 1. W. (W.) Chapman 1878–1927
      2. 2. Cora (Belle) Chapman 1876–1956
      3. 3. William (Emery) Chapman 1863–1944
      4. 4. Elsie (Jane) Chapman 1865–1930 m. Presley (E.) Ninemire 1866–1944 m. Presley (E.) Ninemire 1866–1944
    6. 6. Nelson (Baker) Chapman 1829–1840
    7. 7. Mary (Ann) Chapman 1825–1836
    8. 8. Henry (Lensen) Chapman 1831–1902 m. Sarah (L) Chapman 1834–1920
      1. 1. Mary (Evelyn Chapman) "Eva" 1854–1929 m. Leroy (Longyear) Barlow 1844–
        1. 1. Mignon (Francis) Barlow 1895–1947 m. Oswald (Edward) Patzold 1893–1980
      2. 2. Jesse (F) Chapman 1861–1879
      3. 3. Frederick (Charles) Chapman 1869–1938 m. Eleanor Hyland 1869–1959 m. Emma (K) King 1881–
      4. 4. Henry (Esmond) Chapman 1867–1869
      5. 5. Ella (May) Chapman 1856–1941 m. Albion (Lycortas) Francis 1842–1902
        1. 1. Leon (Chapman Francis) Col. 1878–1931 m. Ida (Mary May Alice) Peters 1879–1932
        2. 2. Fernite (Pearl) Chapman 1877–1877
        3. 3. Pierre Francis 1880–1880
        4. 4. Donna (Jean) Francis 1890–1890
        5. 5. Merle Francis 1881–1978 m. 1873–1944
      6. 6. William (Woodruf) Chapman 1863–1916 m. Arabella (Jessie) Sutherland 1870–1905 m. Mina (Loretta) Schlieper 1886–1980
        1. 1. Chester (Robert) Chapman 1887– m. Harriet ("Hattie" E) Powell 1887–1944 m. Alvira (Carol) Sparrow 1893–1968
        2. 2. Florence Chapman 1910–2002 m. Harold (Lewis) Kirby 1897–1967
        3. 3. William (C) Chapman 1908–1927
  2. 2. Rebecca Hardesty 1812–1886
  3. 3. Elizabeth Hardesty 1814–1893 m. James Colvin 1812–1838 m. William (P) Hardesty 1811– m. Thomas (E) Hanthorn 1810–1877
  4. 4. Stephen Hardesty 1818–1867
  5. 5. Effa Hardesty 1805–1866 m. John Bransteter 1804–1884
  6. 6. Elijah Hardesty 1808–1895 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Garretson 1816–1890 m. Margaret Hill 1814–1848
  7. 7. Nancy (Caroline) Hardesty 1809–1884

Elizabeth Matheny's Timeline

3 Records

1779
15 Aug 1779
Birth of Elizabeth Matheny in Rockingham, Augusta, Virginia,
Rockingham, Augusta, Virginia,
1850
1850
Age 71
Elizabeth Matheny resided here in Auglaize, Allen, Ohio, USA
Auglaize, Allen, Ohio, USA
1851
15 Aug 1851
Age 72
Death of Elizabeth Matheny in Auglaize, Allen County, Ohio, USA
Auglaize, Allen County, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1779
    Event Place: Rockingham, Augusta, Virginia,
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Auglaize, Allen, Ohio; Roll: M432_657; Page: 284B; Image: 573
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Auglaize, Allen, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Auglaize, Allen, Ohio; Roll: M432_657; Page: 284B; Image: 573

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1851
    Event Place: Auglaize, Allen County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Westminster, Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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