YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

John Thomas Matthews 1779 – 1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1779

Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1850

Death Location: Livingston County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Victor Matthews

Mother: Isabel Edmiston

Spouse(s): Sarah Smith

Children(s): Peter Matthews, Zachariah Matthews, Nancy Matthews, Issac Matthews, Sarah Matthews, Elizabeth Matthews, James Matthews, Rebecca Mathews, John Matthews

In 1779, John Thomas Matthews entered the world in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA, born to Victor Matthews and Isabel Edmiston. In 1787, John Thomas Matthews resided in Charlestown, Charleston County, SC. In 1850, John Thomas Matthews resided in Livingston County, Livingston, Kentucky. John Thomas Matthews married Sarah Smith, and had children including Peter H Matthews, Zachariah C Matthews, Nancy Matthews, Issac Matthews, Sarah Matthews, Elizabeth Ann Matthews, James C Matthews, Rebecca Mathews, John Thomas Matthews. John Thomas Matthews passed away in 1850 in Livingston County, Kentucky, USA.

Find more search results for John Matthews
JM

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

  • In 1779, John Thomas Matthews entered the world in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA, born to Victor Matthews and Isabel Edmiston.
  • In 1787, John Thomas Matthews resided in Charlestown, Charleston County, SC.
  • In 1850, John Thomas Matthews resided in Livingston County, Livingston, Kentucky.
  • John Thomas Matthews married Sarah Smith, and had children including Peter H Matthews, Zachariah C Matthews, Nancy Matthews, Issac Matthews, Sarah Matthews, Elizabeth Ann Matthews, James C Matthews, Rebecca Mathews, John Thomas Matthews.
  • John Thomas Matthews passed away in 1850 in Livingston County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Victor Matthews
1727 – 1796
Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania, United States
VM
Isabel Edmiston
1720 – 1797
Birth Location: –
IE

Spouses(s)

Sarah Smith
1780 – 1875
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
SS

Children(s)

Peter Matthews
1800 –
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
PM
Zachariah Matthews
1804 – 1870
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
ZM
Nancy Matthews
1810 –
Birth Location: Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
NM
Issac Matthews
1815 – 1843
Birth Location: Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
IM
Sarah Matthews
1817 –
Birth Location: Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
SM
Elizabeth Matthews
1817 – 1852
Birth Location: Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
EM
James Matthews
1819 –
Birth Location: Hopkins, Kentucky, United States
JM
Rebecca Mathews
1821 – 1910
Birth Location: Caldwell, Kentucky, United States
RM
John Matthews
1824 – 1910
Birth Location: Hopkins County, Kentucky, USA
JM

John Matthews's Ancestors

Self
John Matthews
1779 – 1850
Birth Place: Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
Victor Matthews
1727 – 1796
York, Pennsylvania, United States
Isabel Edmiston
1720 – 1797
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Matthews's Descendants

1.
JM
John (Thomas) Matthews (1779 – 1850) m. Sarah Smith (1780 – 29 Oct 1875)
  1. 1. Peter (H) Matthews (1800 – )
  2. 2. Zachariah (C) Matthews (1804 – 1870)
  3. 3. Nancy Matthews (1810 – )
  4. 4. Issac Matthews (1815 – 1843)
  5. 5. Sarah Matthews (1817 – )
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) Matthews (20 Nov 1817 – 31 Mar 1852)
  7. 7. James (C) Matthews (1819 – )
  8. 8. Rebecca Mathews (29 Nov 1821 – 1910)
  9. 9. John (Thomas) Matthews (04 Jan 1824 – 21 Aug 1910) m. Sarah (L.) Gregory (1820 – 15 Aug 1857)
    1. 1. James (Clifton) Matthews (1847 – )
    2. 2. Winny Matthews (23 Sep 1848 – 12 Sep 1850)
    3. 3. Joseph (A.) Matthews (21 Oct 1849 – 01 Oct 1918)
    4. 4. Ellender Matthews (21 Mar 1852 – 29 Apr 1940)
    5. 5. John (Thomas) Matthews (15 Sep 1854 – 6 Apr 1933) m. Georgia (Ann) Asbridge (29 Mar 1861 – 23 Mar 1915)
      1. 1. Rosa Matthews (Apr 1881 – 5 March 1928) m. Johnnie (Oliver) Mitchell (5 February 1881 – 5 June 1957)
        1. 1. Addene Mitchell (1910 – 4 December 1967)
        2. 2. Malinda (Juanita) Farley (14 October 1914 – 28 March 1985)
      2. 2. Elbert Matthews (Sep 1882 – 14 January 1959)
      3. 3. Mary (Florence) Matthews (27 Feb 1884 – 3 Sep 1953) m. Zechariah (Edward) Clark (16 Aug 1887 – 5 Apr 1977)
        1. 1. Huston (Bradley) Clark (10 May 1910 – 26 Mar 2003) m. Lillie (Ann) Clark (16 Oct 1906 – 10 Feb 1999)
        2. 2. William (Gilbert) Clark (5 Feb 1915 – Aug 1983) m. Rubena (Isabelle) Hughes (1915 – 13 Feb 1944)
        3. 3. Georgia (Loverta) Clark (28 Apr 1918 – 23 Dec 2008) m. David (Carrol) Boaz (5 Nov 1917 – 28 Dec 1991)
      4. 4. Lillie Matthews (Dec 1885 – )
      5. 5. Rilla (Catherine) Matthews (9 Jun 1888 – 6 March 1936) m. Kirby (Hester) Paris (5 January 1888 – 14 December 1945)
        1. 1. Pauline (K.) Gass (12 June 1910 – 4 April 1980)
      6. 6. Henry (Shelley) Matthews (20 October 1891 – 22 September 1969) m. Iva (May) Matthews (29 March 1894 – 30 October 1984)
        1. 1. Mildred McDonald (15 April 1916 – 30 November 2015)
        2. 2. Wendell Matthews (5 September 1917 – 11 May 1982)
      7. 7. Henry (G) Mathews (1892 – )
      8. 8. Sarah (Louisa) Matthews (Feb 1895 – )
      9. 9. Virgil Mathews (Apr 1898 – )
      10. 10. Osia Matthews (1904 – )
    6. 6. William (W.) Matthews (07 Aug 1856 – )

John Matthews's Timeline

4 Records

1779
1779
Birth of John Thomas Matthews in Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
1787
1787
Age 8
John Thomas Matthews resided here in Charlestown, Charleston County, SC
Charlestown, Charleston County, SC
1850
1850
Age 71
John Thomas Matthews resided here in Livingston County, Livingston, Kentucky
Livingston County, Livingston, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 71
Death of John Thomas Matthews in Livingston County, Kentucky, USA
Livingston County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Abbeville, Abbeville County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 214.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: DS3
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Livingston County, Livingston, Kentucky; Roll: M432_210; Page: 334A; Image: 359

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Charlestown, Charleston County, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Livingston County, Livingston, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Livingston County, Livingston, Kentucky; Roll: M432_210; Page: 334A; Image: 359

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Livingston County, Kentucky, USA
Find more search results for John Matthews

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