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James R Matthews 1862 – 1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Jan 1862

Birth Location: Fayette County, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 17 Jan 1942

Death Location: South Hurricane, Fayette, Illinois

Father: George Matthews

Mother: Frances Hicks

Spouse(s): Mary Matthews

Children(s): Noi Goddard

Early life: James R Matthews arrived in Fayette County, Illinois, USA in 1862, born to George W Matthews and Frances Hicks. Over time, James R Matthews formed a family with Mary Leona Skeen Matthews, which included Noi I Goddard. James R Matthews concluded life in South Hurricane, Fayette, Illinois in 1942.

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Parents

George Matthews
1836 – 1892
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
GM
Frances Hicks
1840 – 1891
Birth Location: Bingham in Fayette County Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Mary Matthews
1864 – 1952
Birth Location: Fed, Co Illinois, USA
MM

Children(s)

Noi Goddard
1890 – 1950
Birth Location: Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 5 Jan 1862
    Event Place: Fayette County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 17 Jan 1942
    Event Place: South Hurricane, Fayette, Illinois

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