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James E. Matthews 1865–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Apr 1865

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 4 Apr 1925

Death Location: Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: George Matthews

Mother: Elizabeth Price

Spouse(s): Fannie DeForest

Children(s): DeForest Matthews, Isabelle Matthews

In 1865, James E. Matthews entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to George Walter Matthews And Elizabeth Price. In 1870, James E. Matthews resided in Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, James E. Matthews resided in Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States. James E. Matthews married Fannie Elizabeth Deforest, and had children including Deforest Matthews, Isabelle Matthews. James E. Matthews passed away in 1925 in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1865, James E. Matthews entered the world in Pennsylvania, USA, born to George Walter Matthews And Elizabeth Price.
  • In 1870, James E. Matthews resided in Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, James E. Matthews resided in Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States.
  • James E. Matthews married Fannie Elizabeth Deforest, and had children including Deforest Matthews, Isabelle Matthews.
  • James E. Matthews passed away in 1925 in Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Matthews
1829–1900
Birth Location: Mt. Washington, Fayette, PA, USA
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Elizabeth Price
1830–1900
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Spouses(s)

Fannie DeForest
1875–1931
Birth Location: New York, USA
FD

Children(s)

DeForest Matthews
1904–1960
Birth Location: Fairchance, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Isabelle Matthews
1916–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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James Matthews's Ancestors

Self
James Matthews
1865–1925
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
George Walter Matthews
1829–1900
Mt. Washington, Fayette, PA, USA
Elizabeth Price
1830–1900
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
James Matthews
1799–1868
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Catherine Taylor
1800–1872
West Virginia, USA (Then Viginia)
Joseph Price
1787–1861
Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Anne Clement
1795–1873
,, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Matthews
1757–1804
Margaret Parks
1767–1851
Benjamin Price
1748–1810
Winifred Owens
1753–1853
Jacob Clement
1770–1816
Elizabeth Minor
1771–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
1731–1770
Sarah Garner
1738–
Mary Barnes
1746–1835
Vincent Owens
1720–1802
Winifred Lehew
1726–1802
Samuel Minor
1739–1826
Ann Tindall
1748–1830

James Matthews's Descendants

1.
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James (E.) Matthews (12 Apr 1865–4 Apr 1925) m. Fannie (Elizabeth) DeForest (28 November 1875–22 September 1931)
  1. 1. DeForest Matthews 1904–1960 m. Margaret (E.) Eckenrode 1911–2011
  2. 2. Isabelle Matthews 1916– m. Otis (C) Thompson 1916–
    1. 1. William (Duncan) Thompson 1947–2008

James Matthews's Timeline

6 Records

1865
12 Apr 1865
Birth of James E. Matthews in Pennsylvania, USA
Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 5
James E. Matthews resided here in Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
James E. Matthews resided here in Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1925
1925
Age 60
James E. Matthews was employed in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
1925
1925
Age 60
James E. Matthews resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
1925
4 Apr 1925
Age 60
Death of James E. Matthews in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1865
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Family History Film: 1255411; Page: 234A; Enumeration District: 058; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1343; Page: 567B; Image: 21132; Family History Library Film: 552842
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Wharton, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1343; Page: 567B; Image: 21132; Family History Library Film: 552842

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Family History Film: 1255411; Page: 234A; Enumeration District: 058; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1925
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilkinsburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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