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John Matson 1680–1753 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1680

Birth Location: Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 15 Jul 1753

Death Location: Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: JOHN MATTSON

Mother: MARIA LOM

Spouse(s): Margaret Matson

Children(s): John Matson, Catherine Matson, Morris Matson, Peter Matson, Daniel Matson, Hannah Matson

The story of John Matson began in 1680 in Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. John Matson married Margaret Matson, and had children including Catherine Matson, Daniel Matson, Hannah Matson, John Matson, Morris Matson, Peter Matson. John Matson passed away in 1753 in Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Matson began in 1680 in Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • John Matson married Margaret Matson, and had children including Catherine Matson, Daniel Matson, Hannah Matson, John Matson, Morris Matson, Peter Matson.
  • John Matson passed away in 1753 in Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

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John Matson's Ancestors

Self
John Matson
1680–1753
Birth Place: Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
JOHN DALBO MATTSON
1645–1701
Mantua Creek, Gloucester, New Jersey, United States
MARIA LOM
1652–1701
Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Matson's Descendants

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John Matson (1680–15 Jul 1753) m. Margaret Matson (1687–22 Mar 1731)
  1. 1. John Matson 1721–1748
  2. 2. Catherine Matson 1718–1731
  3. 3. Morris Matson 1715–1776
  4. 4. Peter Matson 1712–1778
  5. 5. Daniel Matson 1709–1758
  6. 6. Hannah Matson 1712–1812 m. Charles Davis 1706–1801
    1. 1. Mary Davis 1750–1822
    2. 2. Thamer Davis 1749–1829
    3. 3. Sarah Davis 1739–1813
    4. 4. Elizabeth Davis 1737–1823 m. Thomas VESTAL 1727–1813
      1. 1. Thomas Vestal 1764–1825 m. Margaret ZACHERY 1785– m. Amy Thompson 1759–1823
        1. 1. Mary Vestal 1828–1921
        2. 2. Daniel (H) Vestal 1815–1865
        3. 3. John Vestal 1805–1870
        4. 4. Thomas Vestal 1801–1880
        5. 5. Rachel VESTAL 1797–
        6. 6. Jemima VESTAL 1793–
        7. 7. William Vestal 1789–
        8. 8. Hannah VESTAL 1789–1858
        9. 9. Phebe Vestal 1787–
        10. 10. Mary (Polly) VESTAL 1784–
        11. 11. William (Billy) VESTAL 1783–
        12. 12. Elizabeth Vestal 1785–1840 m. John Hutchins 1777–1855
    5. 5. THOMAS DAVIS 1734–1789
    6. 6. John Davis 1735–1806 m. Sarah Greathouse 1738– m. Mary Chamness 1743–1819
      1. 1. Rachel Davis 1785–1786
      2. 2. Elizabeth Davis 1782–1834
      3. 3. Tamer Davis 1780–1860
      4. 4. Thomas Davis 1778–1860
      5. 5. Ruth Davis 1777–1777
      6. 6. Mary Davis 1775–1848
      7. 7. Hannah Davis 1773–1808
      8. 8. Charles Davis 1771–1850
      9. 9. John Davis 1768–1850
      10. 10. Sarah Davis 1766–
      11. 11. Joseph Davis 1761–1839
      12. 12. William (Chamness) Davis 1763–1883 m. Elizabeth James 1782–1844 m. Elizabeth Jarvis 1782–1844 m. Ann Marshall 1764–1842
        1. 1. Jacob Davis 1784–1857
        2. 2. Lydia Davis 1801–1875
        3. 3. Anne Davis 1805–1834
        4. 4. Lydia Davis 1801–1875
        5. 5. Mark Davis 1800–1870
        6. 6. Azor Davis 1798–1854
        7. 7. Rebecca Davis 1795–1863
        8. 8. Simon Davis 1792–1870
        9. 9. John Davis 1790–1884
        10. 10. Mary Davis 1788–1854
        11. 11. Joseph Davis 1785–1876
        12. 12. Rachel Davis 1803–1876 m. Joshua Bond 1805–1859

John Matson's Timeline

2 Records

1680
1680
Birth of John Matson in Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
1753
15 Jul 1753
Age 73
Death of John Matson in Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1680
    Event Place: Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1681; Birth city: Upper Merion; Birth state: PA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1753
    Event Place: Upper Merion, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1681; Birth city: Upper Merion; Birth state: PA.

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