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James William Matheny 1770–1841 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: Montgomery, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 5 Nov 1841

Death Location: Kentucky, United States

Father: William Matheny

Mother: Mary Harrison

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Mills, Mary None

Children(s): Lewis Matheny, Cullen Matheny, William Matheny, Eli Matheny, James Matheny, William Matheny, Lucretia Mathney, Eli Matheny, Jacob Matheny, Thomas Matheny, John Matheny, Louisa Matheny, Caroline Matheny, Jesse Matheny, Francis Matheny, Frances Needham, William Matheny, Thomas Matheny

James William Matheny was born in 1770 in Montgomery, North Carolina, United States, the child of William Matheny And Mary Harrison. In 1800, James William Matheny resided in Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina. In 1820, James William Matheny resided in Stewart, Tennessee, United States. James William Matheny married Elizabeth J Mills, Mary, and had children including Caroline M Matheny, Cullen Matheny, Eli Matheny, Eli Needham Matheny, Frances Needham, Francis Matheny, Jacob Matheny, James William Matheny, Jesse H Matheny, John Peter Matheny, Lewis Matheny, Louisa Matheny, Lucretia Mathney, Thomas Blackstone Matheny, Thomas M Matheny, William Matheny, William Mills Matheny. James William Matheny passed away in 1841 in Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • James William Matheny was born in 1770 in Montgomery, North Carolina, United States, the child of William Matheny And Mary Harrison.
  • In 1800, James William Matheny resided in Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina.
  • In 1820, James William Matheny resided in Stewart, Tennessee, United States.
  • James William Matheny married Elizabeth J Mills, Mary, and had children including Caroline M Matheny, Cullen Matheny, Eli Matheny, Eli Needham Matheny, Frances Needham, Francis Matheny, Jacob Matheny, James William Matheny, Jesse H Matheny, John Peter Matheny, Lewis Matheny, Louisa Matheny, Lucretia Mathney, Thomas Blackstone Matheny, Thomas M Matheny, William Matheny, William Mills Matheny.
  • James William Matheny passed away in 1841 in Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Matheny
1751–1837
Birth Location: Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States
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Mary Harrison
1760–1840
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Mills
1770–1851
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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Mary None
1781–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Lewis Matheny
1795–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Cullen Matheny
1797–1873
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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William Matheny
1798–1876
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
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Eli Matheny
1800–1827
Birth Location: Randolph, North Carolina, United States
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James Matheny
1802–1882
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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William Matheny
1798–1876
Birth Location: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
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Lucretia Mathney
1801–1860
Birth Location: Como, Henry County, Tn.
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Eli Matheny
1800–1827
Birth Location: Randolph, North Carolina, United States
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Jacob Matheny
1811–
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Matheny
1817–1875
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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John Matheny
1801–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Louisa Matheny
1824–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Caroline Matheny
1828–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Jesse Matheny
1814–
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Francis Matheny
1800–1872
Birth Location: –
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Frances Needham
1805–1872
Birth Location: –
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William Matheny
1813–1874
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Thomas Matheny
1800–1845
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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James Matheny's Ancestors

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James Matheny
1770–1841
Birth Place: Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Matheny
1751–1837
Bute, NC or, Virginia, United States
Mary Harrison
1760–1840
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William Matheny
1720–1756
Hope Plantation, Stafford, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Sims
1725–1842
Stafford, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel II
1693–1750
Mary Mathena
1687–1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Matheny
1666–1705
Frances Mason
1669–1705

James Matheny's Descendants

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James (William) Matheny (1770–5 Nov 1841) m. Elizabeth (J) Mills (1770–1851) m. Mary (1781–)
  1. 1. Lewis Matheny 1795–
  2. 2. Cullen Matheny 1797–1873
  3. 3. William Matheny 1798–1876
  4. 4. Eli (Needham) Matheny 1800–1827
  5. 5. James (William) Matheny 1802–1882
  6. 6. William Matheny 1798–1876 m. Matilda (Ann) Murphy 1805–1866
    1. 1. Jasper (Newton) Matheny 1839–
    2. 2. Colmbus Matheny 1842–
    3. 3. Sherman (Thomas) Matheny 1843–
    4. 4. Martha Matheny 1825–1912
    5. 5. William (Murphy) Matheny 1833–
    6. 6. Delila Matheny 1837–1880
  7. 7. Lucretia Mathney 1801–1860 m. William Dinkins 1794–1842
    1. 1. Robert Dinkins 1834–1889 m. Martha Golsby 1840–1870 m. Prudence (A) Dalby 1847–1921
      1. 1. James (Sheridan) Dinkins 1865–1936 m. Tennie (Elmina) Dinkins 1870–1929
        1. 1. Cliff Dinkins 1891–1973 m. Bertha (L) Owen 1891–1978
        2. 2. Lewis Dinkins 1910–1985 m. Faye Hall 1915–2005
        3. 3. Vergie Dinkins 1906–1982 m. Robert (C.) Perry 1889–1974
        4. 4. Howard (O.) Dinkins 1912–1977
        5. 5. Ruth (M) Dinkins 1893–1987 m. James (H) Wallace 1894–1980
        6. 6. Charles (Harris) Dinkins 1896–1969 m. Josie (A) Fodge 1903–1978
        7. 7. Fred (R) Dinkins 1903–2002 m. Leatha (Lillian) Hopper 1909–1984
        8. 8. Martha (E) Dinkins 1888–1972 m. W (L) Denton 1878–1953
        9. 9. James (E.) Dinkins 1898–1899
        10. 10. Benjiman (H) Dinkins 1896–1982
      2. 2. Martha (C.) Dinkins 1868–1912 m. James (William) Johnson 1862–1933 m. J.W. Johnson 1862–1930
        1. 1. Hettie (May) Lannom 1896–1947
        2. 2. Odie Johnson 1911–1952
        3. 3. Mora (Elizabeth) Johnson 1892–1978
        4. 4. Maud Johnson 1889–1953
        5. 5. Josie (R.) Johnson 1904–1961
        6. 6. John (Robert) Johnson 1897–1974
        7. 7. Pearl (L.) Johnson 1905–1949
        8. 8. William (J.) Johnson 1909–1919
        9. 9. Polk (Alec) Johnson 1894–1979
        10. 10. Eva (B.) Johnson 1903–1992
        11. 11. Anna (Lee) Johnson 1900–1951
        12. 12. Frederick Johnson 1899–1901
        13. 13. Hettie (M.) Johnson 1896–1947
        14. 14. Harry (E) Johnson 1907–1912
      3. 3. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
      4. 4. William (Elvin) Dinkins 1860–1861
      5. 5. Jesse (Champion) Dinkins 1862–1946 m. S (J) Heigh 1863– m. S (J) High 1863–1931 m. Wright Dinkins 1865–
        1. 1. Elvin Dinkins 1887–
        2. 2. Charlie Dinkins 1891–
        3. 3. Robert (Avie) Dinkins 1900–1994
        4. 4. Dorris (Harold) Dinkins 1896–1978
        5. 5. Elvin (E) Dinkins 1887–1963
        6. 6. Charles (Allen) Dinkins 1891–1959
        7. 7. Darris (Harold) Dinkins 1896–1978
        8. 8. Robert (Avy) Dinkins 1900–1994
      6. 6. Anna (Carolina) Dinkins 1867–1877
      7. 7. Mattie (Johnson) Dinkins 1869–1912 m. James (W) Johnson 1862–1930
        1. 1. Odie Johnson 1911–1952
        2. 2. Mora (Elizabeth) Johnson 1892–1978
        3. 3. Willie (J) Johnson 1910–1919
        4. 4. Josie (Ruth) Johnson 1903–1961
        5. 5. Eva (Delle) Johnson 1902–1992
        6. 6. Pearl (Lena) Johnson 1905–1949
        7. 7. Polk (A) Johnson 1894–1979
        8. 8. John (Robert) Johnson 1897–1974
        9. 9. Hettie (May) Johnson 1896–1947
        10. 10. Anna (Lee) Johnson 1900–1952
        11. 11. Maud Johnson 1889–1953
      8. 8. Cornelia Dinkins 1884–1886
      9. 9. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
      10. 10. Leconia (Eliz) Dinkins –1898 m. Prudence (A) Dalby 1847–1921
      11. 11. Jeanis (S.) Dinnins 1864–
      12. 12. Leona Dinkins 1877–1879
      13. 13. Susan (A.) Dinkins 1874–1948
      14. 14. Robert (A) Dinkins 1881–1962
      15. 15. Sidney (Bowers) Dinkins 1884–1886
      16. 16. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947 m. Joanna ("Annie") Brown 1891–1972
      17. 17. Savannah Dawson 1874–1948
      18. 18. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
      19. 19. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
      20. 20. Martha (Victorial Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
      21. 21. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
      22. 22. Susan (A.) Dinkins 1874–1948
      23. 23. Susan (A. (Savannah) Dinkins Dawson) Jackson 1874–1948
      24. 24. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
      25. 25. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
      26. 26. Susan (A.) Dinkins 1874–
      27. 27. Robert (A) Dinkins 1881–1962 m. Erline Bell 1906–
      28. 28. Cordelia (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
      29. 29. Savannah Dawson 1874–1948
      30. 30. Cordelia (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
      31. 31. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–1962
      32. 32. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947
      33. 33. Susannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–1948
      34. 34. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
      35. 35. Susannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
      36. 36. Sidney (Bowers) Dinkins 1884–1886
      37. 37. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–1962
      38. 38. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947
      39. 39. Savannah Dawson 1874–1877
      40. 40. Cornelia Dinkins 1884–1886
      41. 41. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–1962
      42. 42. Leona (Elizabeth) Dinkins 1877–1879
      43. 43. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947
      44. 44. Susan (A. "Savannah") Dinkins 1874–1948
      45. 45. Mary (Louise) High 1872–1953
      46. 46. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–
      47. 47. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–
      48. 48. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
      49. 49. Cordeally (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
      50. 50. Cornelia (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
      51. 51. Leona (E.) Dinkins 1877–1879
      52. 52. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
      53. 53. Robert (A) Dinkins 1881–1962
      54. 54. Sidney (Bowers) Dinkins 1884–1886
      55. 55. Leona (E.) Dinkins 1877–1898
      56. 56. Albert (S) Dinkins 1888–1947
      57. 57. Savannah (Allen) Dinkins 1874–
      58. 58. Mary (Lena Louise) Dinkins 1872–1953
      59. 59. Martha (C) Dinkins 1868–1912 m. James (William) Johnson 1862–1930 m. James (William) Johnson 1862–1930 m. James (William) Johnson 1862–1930
        1. 1. Odie Johnson 1911–1952
        2. 2. Mora (Elizabeth) Johnson 1892–1978
        3. 3. Odie Johnson 1911–1952
        4. 4. Willie (J) Johnson 1910–1919
        5. 5. Mora (Elizabeth) Johnson 1892–1978
        6. 6. Josie (Ruth) Johnson 1903–1961
        7. 7. Willie (J) Johnson 1910–1919
        8. 8. Eva (Delle) Johnson 1902–1992
        9. 9. Josie (Ruth) Johnson 1903–1961
        10. 10. Pearl (Lena) Johnson 1905–1949
        11. 11. Eva (Delle) Johnson 1902–1992
        12. 12. Polk (A) Johnson 1894–1979
        13. 13. Pearl (Lena) Johnson 1905–1949
        14. 14. John (Robert) Johnson 1897–1974
        15. 15. Hettie (May) Johnson 1896–1947
        16. 16. Polk (A) Johnson 1894–1979
        17. 17. Anna (Lee) Johnson 1900–1952
        18. 18. John (Robert) Johnson 1897–1974
        19. 19. Maud Johnson 1889–1953
        20. 20. Hettie (May) Johnson 1896–1947
        21. 21. Anna (Lee) Johnson 1900–1952
        22. 22. Maud Johnson 1889–1953
        23. 23. Odie Johnson 1911–1952
        24. 24. Mora (Elizabeth) Johnson 1892–1978
        25. 25. Willie (J) Johnson 1910–1919
        26. 26. Josie (Ruth) Johnson 1903–1961
        27. 27. Eva (Delle) Johnson 1902–1992
        28. 28. Pearl (Lena) Johnson 1905–1949
        29. 29. Polk (A) Johnson 1894–1979
        30. 30. John (Robert) Johnson 1897–1974
        31. 31. Hettie (May) Johnson 1896–1947
        32. 32. Anna (Lee) Johnson 1900–1952
        33. 33. Maud Johnson 1889–1953
      60. 60. Savannah Dawson 1874–1948
      61. 61. Leona (E.) Dinkins 1877–1879
      62. 62. Cornelia (Bowden) Dinkins 1884–1886
      63. 63. Robert (Anderson) Dinkins 1881–1962
      64. 64. Albert (Sidney) Dinkins 1888–1947
      65. 65. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins 1869–1912
      66. 66. Susan (A. "Savannah") Dinkins 1874–1948
      67. 67. Anna (Carolina) Dinkins 1867–1877
      68. 68. Martha (Victoria Ellen) Dinkins* 1869–1912
      69. 69. Jesse (Champion) Dinkins 1862–1946
      70. 70. Mary (Lena Louise) Dinkins 1872–1953 m. J. (M.) High 1862–1909
        1. 1. J (Marshall) High 1907–1986
        2. 2. Lottie (Bell) High 1899–1955
        3. 3. Ruby (D) High 1896–1982
      71. 71. George (Franklin) Dinkins* 1870–1870
    2. 2. Benjamin (Franklin) Dinkins 1844–1920 m. Mary Dinkins 1844–
      1. 1. Ellen Dinkins 1868–
      2. 2. George (F) Dinkins 1876–
      3. 3. John (R) Dinkins 1879–
      4. 4. Cora (B) Dinkins 1882–
      5. 5. Pearl Dinkins 1885–
      6. 6. Ella Dinkins 1865–
      7. 7. Sarah (E.) Dinkins 1866–
      8. 8. William (A.) Dinkins 1871–
    3. 3. Derusio (Caroline) Dinkins 1839–1864
    4. 4. James (Beck) Dinkins 1827–1876 m. Louiza (Jane) Lawrence 1824–1895
      1. 1. Francis (Miriam) Dinkins 1858–1896
      2. 2. Sarah (J) Dinkins 1856–1929
      3. 3. Robert (Ulysess) Dinkins 1869–1947 m. Adell Dinkins 1873–1916 m. Elizabeth Dinkins 1902–
        1. 1. Louisa Johnson 1898–1984
        2. 2. Ernest (S) Dinkins 1925–1944
        3. 3. Fay (Salena) Dinkins 1907–1908
      4. 4. Porticia (Enrine) Dinkins 1860–1964
      5. 5. William (M) Dinkins 1847–1937
      6. 6. Nancy (Elizabeth) Dinkins 1851–1940
      7. 7. James (Munroe) Dinkins 1853–1855
      8. 8. Henry (Harrison) Dinkins 1849–1934
      9. 9. Martha (Carolina) Dinkins 1863–1865
      10. 10. Francis (M) Dinkins 1857–
    5. 5. Elias (Bowden) Dinkins 1829–1862
    6. 6. Robert Dinkins 1834–1889
  8. 8. Eli Matheny 1800–1827
  9. 9. Jacob Matheny 1811–
  10. 10. Thomas (M) Matheny 1817–1875
  11. 11. John (Peter) Matheny 1801–1870
  12. 12. Louisa Matheny 1824–
  13. 13. Caroline (M) Matheny 1828–
  14. 14. Jesse (H) Matheny 1814–
  15. 15. Francis Matheny 1800–1872
  16. 16. Frances Needham 1805–1872
  17. 17. William (Mills) Matheny 1813–1874
  18. 18. Thomas (Blackstone) Matheny 1800–1845
    1. 1. Doctor (Joseph) Matheny 1856–1937

James Matheny's Timeline

5 Records

1770
1770
Birth of James William Matheny in Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 30
James William Matheny resided here in Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
1820
1820
Age 50
James William Matheny resided here in Stewart, Tennessee, United States
Stewart, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 60
James William Matheny resided here in Clinton, Hickman, Kentucky, United States
Clinton, Hickman, Kentucky, United States
1841
5 Nov 1841
Age 71
Death of James William Matheny in Kentucky, United States
Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Montgomery, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: ; Source type: ; Number of Pages: ; Submitter Code: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Fayetteville, Anson, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 29; Page: 217; Image: 31; Family History Library Film: 337905

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Stewart, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Stewart, Tennessee; Page: 220; NARA Roll: M33_124; Image: 134

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Clinton, Hickman, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Clinton, Hickman, Kentucky; Page: 14; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 38; Family History Film: 0007817

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1841
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States
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