YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Erma Mae Matheny 1892–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 May 1892

Birth Location: Frozen Camp, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 Aug 1955

Death Location: Jackson County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Ferdinand Matheny

Mother: Lydia Midkiff

Spouse(s): Willis Godbey

Children(s): Ernest Godbey, Glenn Godbey, Reva Godbey, Willis Godbey, Norma Godbey, Marvin Godbey, Delbert Godbey, Vera Schefield, Hubert Godbey

Erma Mae Matheny was born in 1892 in Frozen Camp, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA, the child of Ferdinand Fred Matheny And Lydia Catherine Midkiff. In 1900, Erma Mae Matheny resided in Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA. In 1910, Erma Mae Matheny resided in Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA. Erma Mae Matheny married Willis Esta Godbey, and had children including Delbert Jackson Godbey, Ernest Casto Godbey, Glenn Durwood Godbey, Hubert Wayne Godbey, Marvin M Godbey, Norma I Godbey, Reva Arlene Godbey, Vera Blanche Godbey M Schefield, Wana N Godbey, Willis Dale Godbey. Erma Mae Matheny passed away in 1955 in Jackson County, West Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Erma Matheny
EM

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

  • Erma Mae Matheny was born in 1892 in Frozen Camp, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA, the child of Ferdinand Fred Matheny And Lydia Catherine Midkiff.
  • In 1900, Erma Mae Matheny resided in Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Erma Mae Matheny resided in Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA.
  • Erma Mae Matheny married Willis Esta Godbey, and had children including Delbert Jackson Godbey, Ernest Casto Godbey, Glenn Durwood Godbey, Hubert Wayne Godbey, Marvin M Godbey, Norma I Godbey, Reva Arlene Godbey, Vera Blanche Godbey M Schefield, Wana N Godbey, Willis Dale Godbey.
  • Erma Mae Matheny passed away in 1955 in Jackson County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ferdinand Matheny
1852–1946
Birth Location: Vinton, Noble County, Ohio, USA
FM
Lydia Midkiff
1855–1929
Birth Location: Monroe County, Ohio, USA
LM

Spouses(s)

Willis Godbey
1893–1956
Birth Location: Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
WG

Children(s)

Ernest Godbey
1908–
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
EG
Glenn Godbey
1917–2006
Birth Location: Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
GG
Reva Godbey
1918–1981
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
RG
Willis Godbey
1921–1954
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
WG
Norma Godbey
1924–1996
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
NG
Marvin Godbey
1925–2000
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
MG
Delbert Godbey
1930–2006
Birth Location: Gay Jackson, West Virginia
DG
Vera Schefield
1922–1994
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
VS
Hubert Godbey
1927–2006
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
HG

Erma Matheny's Ancestors

Self
Erma Matheny
1892–1955
Birth Place: Frozen Camp, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Ferdinand "Fred" Matheny
1852–1946
Vinton, Noble County, Ohio, USA
Lydia (Catherine) Midkiff
1855–1929
Monroe County, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Aaron Matheny
1822–1899
Vinton, Noble County, Ohio, USA
Eleanor (J) Moore
1833–1870
Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ferdinand Moore
1797–1850
Isabel Miller
1808–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Moore
1729–1801
Robert Miller
1785–1860
Eleanor McConnel
1787–1842

Erma Matheny's Descendants

1.
EM
Erma (Mae) Matheny (22 May 1892–20 Aug 1955) m. Willis (Esta) Godbey (14 Dec 1893–3 January 1956)
  1. 1. Ernest (Casto) Godbey 1908–
  2. 2. Glenn (Durwood) Godbey 1917–2006
  3. 3. Reva (Arlene) Godbey 1918–1981
  4. 4. Willis (Dale) Godbey 1921–1954
  5. 5. Norma (I) Godbey 1924–1996
  6. 6. Marvin (M) Godbey 1925–2000
  7. 7. Delbert (Jackson) Godbey 1930–2006
  8. 8. Vera (Blanche Godbey (m:) Schefield 1922–1994
  9. 9. Hubert ("Wayne") Godbey 1927–2006

Erma Matheny's Timeline

8 Records

1892
22 May 1892
Birth of Erma Mae Matheny in Frozen Camp, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
Frozen Camp, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Erma Mae Matheny resided here in Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Erma Mae Matheny resided here in Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA
Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Erma Mae Matheny resided here in Washington, Washington, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
Washington, Washington, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Erma Mae Matheny resided here in Rural, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
Rural, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 48
Erma Mae Matheny resided here in Washington Mag District, Washington, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
Washington Mag District, Washington, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
1948
1948
Age 56
Erma Mae Matheny resided here in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1955
20 Aug 1955
Age 63
Death of Erma Mae Matheny in Union City, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Union City, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 May 1892
    Event Place: Frozen Camp, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Curtis, Roane, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Washington, Washington, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Washington, Jackson, West Virginia; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2342269

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Jackson, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04410; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 18-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington Mag District, Washington, Jackson, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Jackson, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04410; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 18-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1955
    Event Place: Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Erma Mae Matheny Godbey 20 Aug 1955

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1977
    Event Place: West Palm Beach, Florida
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Palm Beach Post - 5 Jun 1977 - Page 46, Marriage of Martin / Godbey

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Union, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1955
    Event Place: Union City, Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Erma Matheny

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