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James Backus Mathews 1804–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1804

Birth Location: Marietta, Washington, Ohio

Death Date: 14 Mar 1878

Death Location: Marietta, Washington, Ohio

Father: John Mathews

Mother: Sarah Woodbridge

Spouse(s): Mary Greene

Children(s): Daniel Matthews

James Backus Mathews was born in 1804 in Marietta, Washington, Ohio, the child of John Mathews And Sarah Sally Woodbridge. In 1840, James Backus Mathews resided in Wheeling, Belmont, Ohio, United States. In 1850, James Backus Mathews resided in Hancock, Illinois. James Backus Mathews married Mary Ann Greene, and had children including Daniel Greene Matthews. James Backus Mathews passed away in 1878 in Marietta, Washington, Ohio.

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Biography

  • James Backus Mathews was born in 1804 in Marietta, Washington, Ohio, the child of John Mathews And Sarah Sally Woodbridge.
  • In 1840, James Backus Mathews resided in Wheeling, Belmont, Ohio, United States.
  • In 1850, James Backus Mathews resided in Hancock, Illinois.
  • James Backus Mathews married Mary Ann Greene, and had children including Daniel Greene Matthews.
  • James Backus Mathews passed away in 1878 in Marietta, Washington, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Mathews's Ancestors

Self
James Mathews
1804–1878
Birth Place: Marietta, Washington, Ohio
Parents
John Mathews
1775–1829
Putnam County, Ohio, USA
Sarah ("Sally") Woodbridge
1777–1828
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Grandparents
Hon. (Dudley) Woodbridge
1747–1823
Stonington, New London, Connecticut
Lucy Backus
1757–1817
Norwich, New London, Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Dr. Woodbridge
1705–1790
Sarah Sheldon
1721–1796
Elijah Esq
1726–1798
Lucy Griswold
1726–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Backus
1693–1740
Elizabeth Tracy
1698–1769

James Mathews's Descendants

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James (Backus) Mathews (31 Aug 1804–14 Mar 1878) m. Mary (Ann) Greene (24 Mar 1810–1831)
  1. 1. Daniel (Greene) Matthews 1831–1919 m. Frances (Elizabeth) McGee 1847–1929
    1. 1. Lola (Viola) Matthews 1891–1965 m. Joseph (F.) Obert 1885–
      1. 1. Henry Obert 1906–
      2. 2. Vivian Obert 1909–
      3. 3. Curtis Obert 1915–
      4. 4. Joseph Obert 1917–
      5. 5. Calvin Obert 1912–
      6. 6. Artega Obert 1910–
    2. 2. Willie (Mathis) Matthews 1886– m. Sarah Matthews 1888–
      1. 1. Rousnelt Matthews 1908–
      2. 2. Dave Matthews 1910–
    3. 3. Calvin (Holley) Matthews 1876–1973
    4. 4. Margaret (W.) Matthews 1856–
    5. 5. Daniel (Pleamon) Matthews 1875–1954

James Mathews's Timeline

5 Records

1804
31 Aug 1804
Birth of James Backus Mathews in Marietta, Washington, Ohio
Marietta, Washington, Ohio
1840
1840
Age 36
James Backus Mathews resided here in Wheeling, Belmont, Ohio, United States
Wheeling, Belmont, Ohio, United States
1850
1850
Age 46
James Backus Mathews resided here in Hancock, Illinois
Hancock, Illinois
1875
1875
Age 71
James Backus Mathews resided here in Santa Barbara, California, United States
Santa Barbara, California, United States
1878
14 Mar 1878
Age 74
Death of James Backus Mathews in Marietta, Washington, Ohio
Marietta, Washington, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1804
    Event Place: Marietta, Washington, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Voter Registers, California State Library, California History Section; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4 - 2A; CSL Roll Number: 123; FHL Roll Number: 977286
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hancock, Illinois; Roll: M432_109; Page: 317B; Image: 104

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wheeling, Belmont, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Wheeling, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: 378; Page: 58; Image: 119; Family History Library Film: 0020159

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hancock, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hancock, Illinois; Roll: M432_109; Page: 317B; Image: 104

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Santa Barbara, California, United States
    Record Source: California, Voter Registers, California State Library, California History Section; Great Registers, 1866-1898; Collection Number: 4 - 2A; CSL Roll Number: 123; FHL Roll Number: 977286

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1878
    Event Place: Marietta, Washington, Ohio

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