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Ephraim Mathews 1827 – 1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Dec 1827

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 15 Apr 1908

Death Location: Hawkinsville, Pulaski, Georgia, United States

Father: Jacob Mathews

Mother: Phebe Willard

Spouse(s): Celestia Mahaffey

Children(s): John Mathews, James Mathews, Walter Mathews, Phoebe Mathews, Martha Mathews, Radia Mathews, George Mathews, Dr. Mathews, Bink Mathews, Willie Mathews, Jefferson Mathews, Elisabeth Mathews, Eliza Matthews, Jennie Mathews, Jacob Mathews, Lessie Mathews

The story of Ephraim Mathews began in 1827 in North Carolina, United States. In 1860, Ephraim Mathews resided in J Randolph District, Jackson, Georgia, USA. In 1867, Ephraim Mathews resided in Jackson, Georgia, USA. Ephraim Mathews married Celestia Elizabeth Ann D Mahaffey, and had children including John F. Mathews, James Brownlow Mathews, Walter Bascomb Mathews, Phoebe Elderado Mathews, Martha Mathews, Radia Mathews, George Burke Mathews, Dr. William Asbury Mathews, Bink Mathews, Willie Mathews, Jefferson Davis Mathews, Elisabeth Mathews, Eliza Matthews, Jennie Mathews, Jacob Lee Mathews, Lessie Mathews. Ephraim Mathews passed away in 1908 in Hawkinsville, Pulaski, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Ephraim Mathews began in 1827 in North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1860, Ephraim Mathews resided in J Randolph District, Jackson, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1867, Ephraim Mathews resided in Jackson, Georgia, USA.
  • Ephraim Mathews married Celestia Elizabeth Ann D Mahaffey, and had children including John F. Mathews, James Brownlow Mathews, Walter Bascomb Mathews, Phoebe Elderado Mathews, Martha Mathews, Radia Mathews, George Burke Mathews, Dr. William Asbury Mathews, Bink Mathews, Willie Mathews, Jefferson Davis Mathews, Elisabeth Mathews, Eliza Matthews, Jennie Mathews, Jacob Lee Mathews, Lessie Mathews.
  • Ephraim Mathews passed away in 1908 in Hawkinsville, Pulaski, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Mathews
1796 – 1874
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Phebe Willard
1802 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Celestia Mahaffey
1832 – 1891
Birth Location: Jackson County, Georgia, United States
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Children(s)

John Mathews
1855 – 1919
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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James Mathews
1856 – 1883
Birth Location: Georgia
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Walter Mathews
1858 – 1935
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Phoebe Mathews
1859 –
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Martha Mathews
1861 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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Radia Mathews
1862 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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George Mathews
1862 – 1935
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Dr. Mathews
1862 – 1934
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Bink Mathews
1865 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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Willie Mathews
1866 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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Jefferson Mathews
1866 – 1924
Birth Location: Waycross, Ga
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Elisabeth Mathews
1868 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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Eliza Matthews
1868 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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Jennie Mathews
1872 –
Birth Location: Georgia
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Jacob Mathews
1874 – 1928
Birth Location: Jackson County, Georgia, USA
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Lessie Mathews
1876 – 1932
Birth Location: Jackson, Georgia, United States
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Ephraim Mathews's Ancestors

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Ephraim Mathews
1827 – 1908
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
Jacob Mathews
1796 – 1874
Surry County, North Carolina, United States of America
Phebe Willard
1802 –
North Carolina
Grandparents
Augustine (E.) Willard
1748 – 1823
Perquimans County, North Carolina, United States of America
Frances (“Fanny”) Lanthrop
1752 – 1851
Great-Grandparents
Johann Williar
1714 – 1794
Magdelena Williar
1722 – 1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ephraim Mathews's Descendants

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Ephraim Mathews (3 Dec 1827 – 15 Apr 1908) m. Celestia (Elizabeth Ann D) Mahaffey (29 Nov 1832 – 20 Dec 1891)
  1. 1. John (F.) Mathews (1855 – 27 June 1919)
  2. 2. James (Brownlow) Mathews (abt 1856 – 13 Sep 1883)
  3. 3. Walter (Bascomb) Mathews (April 23, 1858 – 11 Dec 1935) m. Laura (C) Brown (abt 1870 – )
  4. 4. Phoebe (Elderado) Mathews (1859 – )
  5. 5. Martha Mathews (abt 1861 – )
  6. 6. Radia Mathews (Abt 1862 – )
  7. 7. George (Burke) Mathews (Jan. 10, 1862 – Jan. 25, 1935)
  8. 8. Dr. (William Asbury) Mathews (Dec. 22, 1862 – Nov. 21 or 24, 1934)
  9. 9. Bink Mathews (Abt 1865 – )
  10. 10. Willie Mathews (Abt 1866 – )
  11. 11. Jefferson (Davis) Mathews (28 May 1866 – 12 Apr 1924)
  12. 12. Elisabeth Mathews (abt 1868 – )
  13. 13. Eliza Matthews (abt 1868 – )
  14. 14. Jennie Mathews (abt 1872 – )
  15. 15. Jacob (Lee) Mathews (July 23, 1874 – April 18, 1928) m. Bessie (May) Wood (11 October 1877 – 4 March 1907)
    1. 1. Jacob (Lee) Mathews
  16. 16. Lessie Mathews (14 Jul 1876 – 9 May 1932) m. Daniel (Archie) Brown (31 May 1873 – 23 Oct 1930)
    1. 1. Laura (Elizabeth Lollie) Brown (23 JAN 1895 – 24 NOV 1983) m. Pierce (Lee) Williams (Jun 17 1887 – July 9 1956)
      1. 1. Mary (Julia) Williams (29 Oct 1915 – 11 Jul 2003) m. Francis Faris
        1. 1. Farris
      2. 2. Dr. (Pierce Lee) Williams (20 MAY 1917 – 30 SEP 2000) m. Judith (Annette) Whitaker (11 January 1919 – 26 April 2011)
      3. 3. Dan (Earle) Williams (7 Jul 1918 – 4 Jan 1988)
      4. 4. Jake (Garvin) Williams (9 January 1924 – 3 September 2014)
    2. 2. Hoyt (Birch) Brown (abt 1897 – 1 nov 1974) m. Hattye (Dale) Zachary (5 Feb 1895 – 25 Aug 1990)
      1. 1. Virginia (Elizabeth (Beth)) Brown (30 May 1921 – 21 Apr 1998) m. Owen (George) Dugger (14 Jul 1919 – 29 Mar 1997)
        1. 1. Lana (Colleen) Dugger (3 Apr 1941 – 13 Nov 2011)
      2. 2. Carroll (Dan) Brown (26 Mar 1925 – 23 Jan 2010) m. Juanita Yocum
    3. 3. Jessy Brown (May 1899 – 1901)
    4. 4. Archie (Dan) Brown (1900 – )
    5. 5. Riley (Sheppard) Brown (25 Jun 1909 – 22 Jun 1992) m. Joan (Atossa Carver) Brown (June 12,1913 – March 18,1997)
      1. 1. Barbara (Joan) Brown (04/16/1934 – 09/17/2021) m. John (Jules (Joc)) Hootman (24 Nov 1930 – 22 Feb 1999)
      2. 2. Brown
    6. 6. John (D) Brown (20 May 1916 – 18 May 1989)

Ephraim Mathews's Timeline

8 Records

1827
3 Dec 1827
Birth of Ephraim Mathews in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1860
1860
Age 33
Ephraim Mathews resided here in J Randolph District, Jackson, Georgia, USA
J Randolph District, Jackson, Georgia, USA
1867
26 Jul 1867
Age 40
Ephraim Mathews resided here in Jackson, Georgia, USA
Jackson, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 43
Ephraim Mathews resided here in Subdivision 71, Jackson, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 71, Jackson, Georgia, USA
1880
24 Jun 1880
Age 53
Ephraim Mathews resided here in District 8, Jackson, Georgia, USA
District 8, Jackson, Georgia, USA
1892
28 Oct 1892
Age 65
Ephraim Mathews was married in Pulaski, Georgia
Pulaski, Georgia
1908
15 Apr 1908
Age 81
Death of Ephraim Mathews in Hawkinsville, Pulaski, Georgia, United States
Hawkinsville, Pulaski, Georgia, United States
1908
4 May 1908
Age 81
Ephraim Mathews - Probate in Pulaski, Georgia, USA
Pulaski, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1827
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 243, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: 153; Page: 575C; Enumeration District: 056
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 71, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: M593_159; Page: 297A; Family History Library Film: 545658
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: J Randolph District, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: M653_128; Page: 142; Family History Library Film: 803128
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1892
    Event Place: Pulaski, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Marriages, 1699-1944

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: J Randolph District, Jackson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: J Randolph District, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: M653_128; Page: 142; Family History Library Film: 803128

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Jackson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Books, 1867-1869

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 71, Jackson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 71, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: M593_159; Page: 297A; Family History Library Film: 545658

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Jun 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Jackson, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Selected U.S. Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Jackson, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:15; Page: 05; Line: 9; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 243, Jackson, Georgia; Roll: 153; Page: 575C; Enumeration District: 056

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1908
    Event Place: Hawkinsville, Pulaski, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Letters Testamentary, 1856-1920 (Pulaski County, Georgia); Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Pulaski County); Probate Place: Pulaski, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hawkinsville, Pulaski County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 4 May 1908
    Event Place: Pulaski, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Letters Testamentary, 1856-1920 (Pulaski County, Georgia); Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Pulaski County); Probate Place: Pulaski, Georgia
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