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Henry Melvin Matthews 1873–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1873

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 12 May 1964

Death Location: Enterprise, Coffee, Alabama

Father: Major Mathews

Mother: Amanda Edwards

Spouse(s): Iola Simmons

Children(s): Lonnie Matthews, Virginia Mathis, James Mathis, Rosalee Matthews, Tommie Mathews, Virginia Mathews

In 1873, Henry Melvin Matthews entered the world in Alabama, born to Major A Mathews And Amanda Edwards. In 1880, Henry Melvin Matthews resided in Grants, Coffee, Alabama, USA. Henry Melvin Matthews married Iola Simmons, and had children including James David Mathis, Lonnie Matthews, Rosalee Matthews, Tommie Major Mathews, Virginia Mathews, Virginia Mathis. Henry Melvin Matthews passed away in 1964 in Enterprise, Coffee, Alabama.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Henry Melvin Matthews entered the world in Alabama, born to Major A Mathews And Amanda Edwards.
  • In 1880, Henry Melvin Matthews resided in Grants, Coffee, Alabama, USA.
  • Henry Melvin Matthews married Iola Simmons, and had children including James David Mathis, Lonnie Matthews, Rosalee Matthews, Tommie Major Mathews, Virginia Mathews, Virginia Mathis.
  • Henry Melvin Matthews passed away in 1964 in Enterprise, Coffee, Alabama.

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Children(s)

Henry Matthews's Ancestors

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Henry Matthews
1873–1964
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Major A Mathews
1847–1911
Georgia, USA
Amanda Edwards
1859–1923
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Matthews's Descendants

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Henry (Melvin) Matthews (15 Jul 1873–12 May 1964) m. Iola Simmons (Jan 1881–03 Apr 1950)
  1. 1. Lonnie Matthews 1921–2015
  2. 2. Virginia Mathis –1911
  3. 3. James (David) Mathis 1916–1968
  4. 4. Rosalee Matthews 1918– m. Elijah Ephram 1917–1985
    1. 1. Willie (Junior) Ephrom 1936–2002
  5. 5. Tommie (Major) Mathews 1919–1989
  6. 6. Virginia Mathews 1905–1911

Henry Matthews's Timeline

4 Records

1873
15 Jul 1873
Birth of Henry Melvin Matthews in Alabama
Alabama
1880
1880
Age 7
Henry Melvin Matthews resided here in Grants, Coffee, Alabama, USA
Grants, Coffee, Alabama, USA
1896
27 Dec 1896
Age 23
Henry Melvin Matthews was married in Coffee, Alabama
Coffee, Alabama
1964
12 May 1964
Age 91
Death of Henry Melvin Matthews in Enterprise, Coffee, Alabama
Enterprise, Coffee, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1873
    Event Place: Alabama

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1896
    Event Place: Coffee, Alabama

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grants, Coffee, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grants, Coffee, Alabama; Roll: 8; Page: 301B; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1964
    Event Place: Enterprise, Coffee, Alabama

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