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J. W. Matthews 1756–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 DEC 1756

Birth Location: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 05 AUG 1842

Death Location: Newton County, Georgia, USA

Father: Alexander Mathes

Mother: Ms Grizzel

Spouse(s): Sarah Johnson

Children(s): Burrell Matthews, Cary Matthews, Catherine Matthews, Elbert Matthews, Jeremiah Matthews, Mary Matthews, William Matthews, Sarah Matthews, Lewis Matthews, Elijah Matthews

In 1756, J. W. Matthews entered the world in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States, born to Alexander Mathews Or Mathes And Ms Grizzel. In 1830, J. W. Matthews resided in Newton, Georgia, United States. J. W. Matthews married Sarah Johnson, and had children including Burrell Burwell Matthews, Cary Jesse Matthews, Catherine Cady Matthews, Elbert Albert Matthews, Elijah Ephraim Weldon Matthews, Jeremiah Matthews, Lewis M Matthews, Mary Polly Matthews, Sarah V Matthews, William Matthews. J. W. Matthews passed away in 1842 in Newton County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1756, J. W. Matthews entered the world in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States, born to Alexander Mathews Or Mathes And Ms Grizzel.
  • In 1830, J. W. Matthews resided in Newton, Georgia, United States.
  • J. W. Matthews married Sarah Johnson, and had children including Burrell Burwell Matthews, Cary Jesse Matthews, Catherine Cady Matthews, Elbert Albert Matthews, Elijah Ephraim Weldon Matthews, Jeremiah Matthews, Lewis M Matthews, Mary Polly Matthews, Sarah V Matthews, William Matthews.
  • J. W. Matthews passed away in 1842 in Newton County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Mathes
1708–1788
Birth Location: Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
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Ms Grizzel
1720–1783
Birth Location: Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Johnson
1766–1850
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
SJ

Children(s)

Burrell Matthews
1784–1860
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
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Cary Matthews
1800–1879
Birth Location: Clarke County, Georgia, USA
CM
Catherine Matthews
1797–1900
Birth Location: Oglethorpe County, Georgia, USA
CM
Elbert Matthews
1792–1850
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
EM
Jeremiah Matthews
1793–1839
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
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Mary Matthews
1789–1860
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
MM
William Matthews
1787–1858
Birth Location: Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
WM
Sarah Matthews
1803–1880
Birth Location: Clarke County, Georgia, USA
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Lewis Matthews
1806–1863
Birth Location: Newton, Clarke County, Georgia, USA
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Elijah Matthews
1808–1880
Birth Location: Clarke, Georgia, United States
EM

J. Matthews's Ancestors

Self
J. Matthews
1756–1842
Birth Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Parents
Alexander Mathews or Mathes
1708–1788
Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Ms Grizzel
1720–1783
Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Alexander Mathes
1688–1713
Isle of Wight, England
Catherine
1688–
Antrim, Antrim, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Richard Matthews
1650–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

J. Matthews's Descendants

1.
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J. (W.) Matthews (22 DEC 1756–05 AUG 1842) m. Sarah Johnson (ABT 1766–16 DEC 1850)
  1. 1. Burrell (Burwell) Matthews 1784–1860
  2. 2. Cary (Jesse) Matthews 1800–1879
  3. 3. Catherine (Cady) Matthews 1797–1900
  4. 4. Elbert (Albert) Matthews 1792–1850
  5. 5. Jeremiah Matthews 1793–1839
  6. 6. Mary (Polly) Matthews 1789–1860
  7. 7. William Matthews 1787–1858
  8. 8. Sarah (V) Matthews 1803–1880
  9. 9. Lewis (M) Matthews 1806–1863
  10. 10. Elijah (Ephraim Weldon) Matthews 1808–1880 m. Eliza (Ann) Martin 1812–1831 m. Matilda (Talitha) Tomlin 1807–1880
    1. 1. Alpina Matthews 1836–
    2. 2. Ephraim Matthews 1837–
    3. 3. Elijah (Ephraim Weldon) Matthews 1838–
    4. 4. Georgiann Matthews 1840–1920
    5. 5. Berry (D) Matthews 1844–
    6. 6. Evalina Matthews 1848–
    7. 7. Frances E 1852–
    8. 8. Arie (A) Matthews 1855–
    9. 9. Eleanor Matthews 1856–
    10. 10. Mary (Frances) Matthews 1857–
    11. 11. Martha (L) Kupp 1845–1917 m. John (William) Cupp 1839–1862 m. Charles Owins 1844–1910
      1. 1. Gillie (Ann) Fuller 1870–1934
      2. 2. Charles (Lorenzo) Owen 1865–1914 m. Eliza (Jane) Owen 1871–1941
        1. 1. Minnie (Ellen) Owen 1894–1927 m. John (Otho) RICHARDSON 1889–1948
        2. 2. Walter Owen 1891–
      3. 3. Mary (W) Cupp 1861–
      4. 4. John (Weldon Cupp) Jr. 1862–1883
      5. 5. Ervin (J) Owen 1874–1932
        1. 1. Winfred (Ann) Owen 1903–1962 m. Toney (A) Arndt 1902–
      6. 6. Gilly (Ann) Owens 1869–1908
      7. 7. Ervin (J) Owen 1874–1932
      8. 8. Cleveland (T) Owen 1881–
      9. 9. Gillen Owen 1869–
      10. 10. Henry (G) Owen 1881–
      11. 11. Cleveland (T) Owen 1881–
      12. 12. Dolly Owen 1879–1938 m. W. (Hint) Dial 1881–1940
      13. 13. Talitha (A. W.) Owens 1877–
      14. 14. James (W. I.) Owens 1875–1900
      15. 15. Martha (Jane) Dial 1873–1938
      16. 16. Emily Brown 1867–1917 m. W (W) Young 1840–1894
        1. 1. Edward (Woodville) Young 1889–1967
        2. 2. Nora Young 1883–
        3. 3. Dave (Y) Young 1890–1961 m. Mary (Lucile) Young 1897–1952

J. Matthews's Timeline

6 Records

1756
22 DEC 1756
Birth of J. W. Matthews in Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
Shenandoah, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 74
J. W. Matthews resided here in Newton, Georgia, United States
Newton, Georgia, United States
1839
Abt 1839
Age 83
J. W. Matthews resided here in Newton, Georgia
Newton, Georgia
1839
3 Sep 1839
Age 83
J. W. Matthews - Probate in Newton, Georgia, USA
Newton, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 84
J. W. Matthews resided here in District 166, Newton, Georgia, United States
District 166, Newton, Georgia, United States
1842
05 AUG 1842
Age 86
Death of J. W. Matthews in Newton County, Georgia, USA
Newton County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 DEC 1756
    Event Place: Shenandoah, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1799
    Event Place: Jackson, Newto County, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Tax Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Newton, Georgia; Page: 7; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 20; Family History Film: 0007040

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1839
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 166, Newton, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 166, Newton, Georgia; Roll: 48; Page: 33; Image: 70; Family History Library Film: 0007046

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1842
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: American Revolutionary War Rejected Pensions

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 05 AUG 1842
    Event Place: Newton County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1839
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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