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James Matthews 1806–1893 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Mar 1806

Birth Location: Studham, Bedfordshire, England

Death Date: 4 Apr 1893

Death Location: Ampthill, Bedford, England

Father: Peter Matthews

Mother: Mary Walker

Spouse(s): Rebecca Dock

Children(s): William Matthews, Eliza Matthews, Matilda Matthews, Phoebe Matthews, Susan Matthews

The story of James Matthews began in 1806 in Studham, Bedfordshire, England. In 1851, James Matthews resided in Studham, Hertfordshire, England. In 1861, James Matthews resided in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England. James Matthews married Rebecca Dock, and had children including Eliza Matthews, Matilda Matthews, Phoebe Matthews, Susan Elizabeth Matthews, William Matthews. James Matthews passed away in 1893 in Ampthill, Bedford, England.

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Biography

  • The story of James Matthews began in 1806 in Studham, Bedfordshire, England.
  • In 1851, James Matthews resided in Studham, Hertfordshire, England.
  • In 1861, James Matthews resided in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England.
  • James Matthews married Rebecca Dock, and had children including Eliza Matthews, Matilda Matthews, Phoebe Matthews, Susan Elizabeth Matthews, William Matthews.
  • James Matthews passed away in 1893 in Ampthill, Bedford, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Matthews's Ancestors

Self
James Matthews
1806–1893
Birth Place: Studham, Bedfordshire, England
Parents
Peter Matthews
1770–1841
Whipsnade, Bedfordshire, England
Mary Walker
1769–1859
Kensworth, Bedfordshire, England
Grandparents
Peter Matthews
1734–1812
Kensworth, Beds, England
Sussana Durrant
1739–1821
Whipsnade, Bedford, England.
Richard Walker
1745–
Kensworth, Hertfordshire, England
Mary Pickett
1748–
Kensworth, Bedfordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Peter SNR
1702–1748
Mary (Bushbee)
1710–1760
Richard Durrant
1709–1781
Sarah Edmunds
1713–1788
William Walker
1703–1781
Mary King
1707–1792
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Matthews
1665–1730
Mary Jenkins
1665–1748
Thomas Busby
1660–1721
Elizabeth Barns
1660–1711
Elizabeth*
1678–
Ann Mouse
1679–1749

James Matthews's Descendants

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James Matthews (17 Mar 1806–4 Apr 1893) m. Rebecca Dock (ABT 1811–1874)
  1. 1. William Matthews 1839–1918 m. Eliza Hart 1840–1914
    1. 1. John (William) Matthews 1877–1933 m. Alice (Maud) Parker 1882–1967
      1. 1. Victor (Leslie) Matthews 1922–1974 m. Ethel (May) Smith 1921–1987
      2. 2. Nellie (May) Matthews 1908–1977
      3. 3. Irene (Violet Gladys) Matthews 1905–1980
      4. 4. Reginald (Arthur) Matthews 1910–1911
      5. 5. Gertrude (Emily) Matthews 1913–1996
      6. 6. John (William) Matthews 1916–1996
      7. 7. Eileen (Violet) Matthews 1917–1997
      8. 8. Ronald (Charles Albert) Matthews 1920–1985
      9. 9. Winifred (Dorothy) Matthews 1912–1912
    2. 2. William Matthews 1865–
    3. 3. Eliza Matthews 1869–1959
    4. 4. Rachel Matthews 1863–1926
    5. 5. Ellen (Matilda) Matthews 1874–1954
    6. 6. Mary (Jane) Matthews 1867–1905
    7. 7. Mary (Ann) Matthews 1860–1938
    8. 8. John Matthews 1879–
  2. 2. Eliza Matthews 1830–
  3. 3. Matilda Matthews 1835–1891
  4. 4. Phoebe Matthews 1843–1919
  5. 5. Susan (Elizabeth) Matthews 1846–1892

James Matthews's Timeline

6 Records

1806
17 Mar 1806
Birth of James Matthews in Studham, Bedfordshire, England
Studham, Bedfordshire, England
1851
1851
Age 45
James Matthews resided here in Studham, Hertfordshire, England
Studham, Hertfordshire, England
1861
1861
Age 55
James Matthews resided here in Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
1871
1871
Age 65
James Matthews resided here in Hertfordshire, England
Hertfordshire, England
1893
abt 1893
Age 87
Death of James Matthews in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
1893
4 Apr 1893
Age 87
Burial of James Matthews in Ampthill, Bedford, England
Ampthill, Bedford, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1806
    Event Place: Studham, Bedfordshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Studham, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Edlesborough, Buckinghamshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 1009; Folio: 20; Page: 1; GSU roll: 542736

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1380; Folio: 135; Page: 2; GSU roll: 828468

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1893
    Event Place: Ampthill, Bedfordshire, England
    Record Source: England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1893
    Event Place: Ampthill, Bedford, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-2003, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: DRO029035
    [2] England, Select Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991

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