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George Matthews 1803–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jun 1803

Birth Location: Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 16 Jul 1890

Death Location: Selbysport, Allegany, MD

Father: Samuel Matthews

Mother: Margaret Parks

Spouse(s): Lydia Compton

Children(s): Ellen Matthews, Jane Matthews, Simon Matthews, Abel Matthews, Loyd Matthews, Ann Matthews, Martha Matthews, James Matthews, Asa Matthews, Winfield Matthews, John Matthews, Amanda Matthews, Fielding Matthews

In 1803, George Matthews entered the world in Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA, born to Samuel Chidley Matthews And Margaret Parks. In 1850, George Matthews resided in District 3, Allegany, Maryland, USA. In 1860, George Matthews resided in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA. George Matthews married Lydia Compton, and had children including Abel Matthews, Amanda Matthews, Ann M Matthews, Asa Matthews, Ellen Matthews, Fielding Shepherd Matthews, James Polk Matthews, Jane Matthews, John Matthews, Loyd Matthews, Martha Matthews, Simon Matthews, Winfield Scott Matthews. George Matthews passed away in 1890 in Selbysport, Allegany, MD.

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Biography

  • In 1803, George Matthews entered the world in Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA, born to Samuel Chidley Matthews And Margaret Parks.
  • In 1850, George Matthews resided in District 3, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1860, George Matthews resided in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • George Matthews married Lydia Compton, and had children including Abel Matthews, Amanda Matthews, Ann M Matthews, Asa Matthews, Ellen Matthews, Fielding Shepherd Matthews, James Polk Matthews, Jane Matthews, John Matthews, Loyd Matthews, Martha Matthews, Simon Matthews, Winfield Scott Matthews.
  • George Matthews passed away in 1890 in Selbysport, Allegany, MD.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Matthews
1757–1804
Birth Location: Frederick County, Maryland, USA
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Margaret Parks
1767–1851
Birth Location: Frederick County, Maryland, USA
MP

Spouses(s)

Lydia Compton
1815–1908
Birth Location: Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
LC

Children(s)

Ellen Matthews
1844–1939
Birth Location: Selbysport, Allegany, MD
EM
Jane Matthews
1855–1941
Birth Location: Selbysport, Allegany, MD
JM
Simon Matthews
1834–1878
Birth Location: Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
SM
Abel Matthews
1839–1845
Birth Location: –
AM
Loyd Matthews
1836–1854
Birth Location: –
LM
Ann Matthews
1841–1923
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
AM
Martha Matthews
1842–1923
Birth Location: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
MM
James Matthews
1846–1917
Birth Location: –
JM
Asa Matthews
1847–1933
Birth Location: Maryland
AM
Winfield Matthews
1850–1926
Birth Location: Selbysport, Allegany, MD
WM
John Matthews
1851–1928
Birth Location: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
JM
Amanda Matthews
1854–1854
Birth Location: –
AM
Fielding Matthews
1833–1907
Birth Location: Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
FM

George Matthews's Ancestors

Self
George Matthews
1803–1890
Birth Place: Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Parents
Samuel Chidley Matthews
1757–1804
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Margaret Parks
1767–1851
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
1731–1770
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Sarah Garner
1738–
Mary Barnes
1746–1835
Great-Grandparents
1710–1780
John Garner
1709–1755
Sarah Urquhart
1711–1748
Thomas Jr.
1731–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Urquhart
1679–1742
Katherine Brooks
1684–
Thomas Barnes
1689–1772

George Matthews's Descendants

1.
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George Matthews (1 Jun 1803–16 Jul 1890) m. Lydia Compton (abt 1815–22 Feb 1908)
  1. 1. Ellen Matthews 1844–1939 m. Tunison Glotfelty 1841–1919
    1. 1. Mildred Glotfelty 1882–1977 m. August (J) Mittelstaedt 1885–1948
      1. 1. Ruby (Marguerite) Mittelstaedt 1910–2004
    2. 2. Margaret Glotfelty 1887–
  2. 2. Jane Matthews 1855–1941 m. Ulysses (S.) Frazee 1850–1932
  3. 3. Simon Matthews 1834–1878 m. Elizabeth (Ann) Totten 1841–1924
    1. 1. Asa (Totten) Matthews 1875–1957 m. Mary (Eleanor) Hoye 1884–
  4. 4. Abel Matthews 1839–1845
  5. 5. Loyd Matthews 1836–1854
  6. 6. Ann (M.) Matthews 1841–1923
    1. 1. George (M.) Rathmell –1944
    2. 2. Albert (Ross) Rathmell 1866–1935
    3. 3. Harvey (Compton) Rathmell 1870–1926
  7. 7. Martha Matthews 1842–1923
  8. 8. James (Polk) Matthews 1846–1917
    1. 1. Frank Matthews –1939
  9. 9. Asa Matthews 1847–1933 m. Sallie Harshberger 1855–
  10. 10. Winfield (Scott) Matthews 1850–1926 m. Mary (Jane) Seifert 1852–1929
    1. 1. Lloyd (Ross) Matthews 1879–1905
    2. 2. Alma (A.) Matthews 1878–1930 m. Henry (C.) Miller 1878–
      1. 1. Oscar (William) Miller 1912–
    3. 3. Charles (H.) Matthews 1876–1877
    4. 4. George (Oscar) Matthews 1882–1948
  11. 11. John Matthews 1851–1928 m. Sarah (Josephine) Myers 1857–1942
    1. 1. Ada (Alice) Matthews 1877–1925 m. William (Earl) Davis 1882–1954
      1. 1. Luella Davis 1905–2001
    2. 2. "Judge" (Ross Stanley) Matthews 1878–1967 m. Margaret Allen 1883–1951
      1. 1. Helen (Elaine) Matthews 1912–1979 m. Lloyd (Kenneth) McWhirter 1911–1976
        1. 1. Richard (Alan) McWhirter 1932–1982
    3. 3. Lydia (Florence) Matthews 1885–1967
      1. 1. John (Merle) Shirer 1911–1990
  12. 12. Amanda Matthews 1854–1854
  13. 13. Fielding (Shepherd) Matthews 1833–1907
    1. 1. Ellen (Amanda) Matthews 1858–1919 m. Thomas (Adam) Pennell 1842–1914
      1. 1. Fielding (Edward) Pennell 1883–1946
      2. 2. Earl (E.) Pennell 1885–1940
      3. 3. Ethel (Jane) Pennell 1885–1951 m. Warren (M.) McCormick 1882–1967
        1. 1. Mildred (R.) McCormick 1908–1989 m. Frank (R. Braden) Jr. 1909–2014
      4. 4. Merrial (Mae) Pennell 1887–1970
      5. 5. Thomas (Addison) Pennell 1889–1979
      6. 6. Howard (E.) Pennell 1896–1896
      7. 7. Hester (Ellen) Pennell 1899–1973

George Matthews's Timeline

6 Records

1803
1 Jun 1803
Birth of George Matthews in Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA
1850
1850
Age 47
George Matthews resided here in District 3, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 3, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1860
1860
Age 57
George Matthews resided here in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1870
1870
Age 67
George Matthews resided here in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1880
1880
Age 77
George Matthews resided here in Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1890
16 Jul 1890
Age 87
Death of George Matthews in Selbysport, Allegany, MD
Selbysport, Allegany, MD

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1803
    Event Place: Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 112501-115500
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 005501-008500
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Family History Film: 1254509; Page: 284D; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0581
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 23B; Family History Library Film: 552065
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 619; Family History Library Film: 803456
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 24A; Image: 53

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 3, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M432_277; Page: 24A; Image: 53

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M653_456; Page: 619; Family History Library Film: 803456

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 23B; Family History Library Film: 552065

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Selbysport, Garrett, Maryland; Roll: 509; Family History Film: 1254509; Page: 284D; Enumeration District: 095; Image: 0581

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Allegany County, Maryland, USA (Now Garrett County)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jul 1890
    Event Place: Selbysport, Allegany, MD
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