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Joseph Benjamin Matthews 1855 – 1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1855

Birth Location: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 22 Sep 1881

Death Location: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

Father: Hugh Matthews

Mother: Elizabeth(Betsy) McGee

Spouse(s): Martha Eaddy

Children(s): Bertha Matthews

The story of Joseph Benjamin Matthews began in 1855 in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA, with parents Hugh Matthews and Elizabeth(Betsy) McGee. As an adult, Joseph Benjamin Matthews wed Martha Penelope Eaddy. Their household included Bertha Elizabeth Matthews. Joseph Benjamin Matthews's life came to an end in 1881 in Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA.

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Parents

Hugh Matthews
1809 – 1891
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth(Betsy) McGee
1815 – 1869
Birth Location: Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Eaddy
1855 – 1941
Birth Location: South Carolina
ME

Children(s)

Bertha Matthews
1879 – 1964
Birth Location: Friendfield, South Carolina
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 30 Mar 1855
    Event Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 22 Sep 1881
    Event Place: Williamsburg, South Carolina, USA

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