YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot 1786–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Dec 1786

Birth Location: London, Middlesex, England

Death Date: 22 Mar 1868

Death Location: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Father: William MATTHEWS

Mother: Jane King

Spouse(s): Sophia HANOVER, Sophia Clarke

Children(s): Henry Matthews, Mary Mathew, Charles Foot, Sophia Matthews, Emily Matthews, James Matthews, Lucy Matthews, Matilda Matthews, Jane Mathews, Matilda MATTHEWS, Charlotte Matthews, Unknown Matthews

John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot was born in 1786 in London, Middlesex, England, the child of William Matthews And Jane King. John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot married Sophia Clarke, Sophia Matilda Hanover, Unknown, and had children including Charles Richard Matthews Paymaster Of Hm 31St Foot, Charlotte Emma Matthews, Emily Ann Matthews, Henry William Matthews, James Gorton Matthews, Jane Louisa Mathews, Lucy Charlotte Matthews, Mary Isabella Mathew, Matilda Caroline Matthews, Matilda Matthews, Sophia Mary Matthews, Unknown Matthews. John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot passed away in 1868 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Find more search results for John Foot
JF

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot was born in 1786 in London, Middlesex, England, the child of William Matthews And Jane King.
  • John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot married Sophia Clarke, Sophia Matilda Hanover, Unknown, and had children including Charles Richard Matthews Paymaster Of Hm 31St Foot, Charlotte Emma Matthews, Emily Ann Matthews, Henry William Matthews, James Gorton Matthews, Jane Louisa Mathews, Lucy Charlotte Matthews, Mary Isabella Mathew, Matilda Caroline Matthews, Matilda Matthews, Sophia Mary Matthews, Unknown Matthews.
  • John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot passed away in 1868 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Foot's Ancestors

Self
John Foot
1786–1868
Birth Place: London, Middlesex, England
Parents
William MATTHEWS
1744–1818
Kew, Surrey, England
Jane King
1747–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Foot's Descendants

1.
JF
John (Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st) Foot (31 Dec 1786–22 Mar 1868) m. Sophia (Matilda) HANOVER (3 Nov 1777–27 May 1848) m. Sophia Clarke (1795–23 May 1871)
  1. 1. Henry (William) Matthews 1806–1884
  2. 2. Mary (Isabella) Mathew 1819–
  3. 3. Charles (Richard Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st) Foot 1838–1919
  4. 4. Sophia (Mary) Matthews 1816–1835
  5. 5. Emily (Ann) Matthews 1836–1919
  6. 6. James (Gorton) Matthews 1831–1832
  7. 7. Lucy (Charlotte) Matthews 1838–1839
  8. 8. Matilda (Caroline) Matthews 1840–1873
  9. 9. Jane (Louisa) Mathews 1833–1920
  10. 10. Matilda MATTHEWS 1841–
  11. 11. Charlotte (Emma) Matthews 1820–1916 m. Charles Chapman 1815–1862
    1. 1. Charles Chapman 1835–1888
      1. 1. Charlot (Lizzie) Chapman 1867–
      2. 2. Charles (Cane Tulloch) Chapman 1868–1916
      3. 3. Frances (Maud) Chapman 1869–1942 m. Thomas (Henry Holland) sir 1868–1947
        1. 1. Margaretta (Victoria Elizabeth) Holland 1899–1983 m. Alexander (Gallwey) Shea 1880–1935 m. Henry (Hampden) Rich 1891–
        2. 2. John (Charles Francis) Holland 1897–1956 m. Anne (Christabel) Brunyate 1904–1964
      4. 4. Lilian (Whiteside) Chapman 1870–1953 m. Arthur (Frederick) Mann –1918 m. Arthur (Howe) Browne 1867–1951
      5. 5. Maud (Constance) Tulloch 1866–
    2. 2. John Chapman 1841–1870
    3. 3. Charlotte (Emma) Chapman 1842–1921
    4. 4. Frances (Mary) Chapman 1845–
    5. 5. Colvin (Augustus) Chapman 1852–1898
    6. 6. Hugh (M.) Chapman 1854–
  12. 12. Unknown Matthews 1818–

John Foot's Timeline

4 Records

1786
31 Dec 1786
Birth of John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot in London, Middlesex, England
London, Middlesex, England
1787
24 Jan 1787
Age 1
John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot was baptized in St. Margaret's, Westminster, London, England
St. Margaret's, Westminster, London, England
1868
22 Mar 1868
Age 82
Death of John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
1868
19 May 1868
Age 82
John Henry Matthews Paymaster of HM 31st Foot - Probate in Principal Registry
Principal Registry

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Dec 1786
    Event Place: London, Middlesex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] St Margaret’s Church, Westminster, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1934, The Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter in Westminster; London, England; Registers and Books of St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster; Reference: MA0101013

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1787
    Event Place: St. Margaret's, Westminster, London, England
    Record Source: St Margaret’s Church, Westminster, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1934, The Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter in Westminster; London, England; Registers and Books of St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster; Reference: MA0101013

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Place: Captain & Paymaster of the 31st (the Huntingdonshire) Regiment of Foot
    Record Source: Cairns Doole.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 1868
    Event Place: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 May 1868
    Event Place: Principal Registry
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Principal Probate Registry; London, England; Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE