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Leo Mathis 1859–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1859

Birth Location: Wilkes Co., NC

Death Date: 5 Apr 1947

Death Location: Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Abraham Mathis

Mother: Mary Curry

Spouse(s): Laura Mathis, America Glass

Children(s): Albert Mathis, Lester Mathis, Robert Sr., Montgomery Mathis, Ester Johnson

Leo Mathis was born in 1859 in Wilkes Co., NC, the child of Abraham Abram Mathis And Mary Elizabeth Polly Curry. In 1870, Leo Mathis resided in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. Leo Mathis married America Glass, Laura Mathis, and had children including Albert Lee Mathis, Ester Johnson, Lester Mathis, Montgomery G Mathis, Robert Gordon Mathis Sr. Leo Mathis passed away in 1947 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Leo Mathis was born in 1859 in Wilkes Co., NC, the child of Abraham Abram Mathis And Mary Elizabeth Polly Curry.
  • In 1870, Leo Mathis resided in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Leo Mathis married America Glass, Laura Mathis, and had children including Albert Lee Mathis, Ester Johnson, Lester Mathis, Montgomery G Mathis, Robert Gordon Mathis Sr.
  • Leo Mathis passed away in 1947 in Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abraham Mathis
1828–1885
Birth Location: Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC USA
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Mary Curry
1832–1890
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Laura Mathis
1872–1929
Birth Location: North Carolina
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America Glass
1874–1900
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Albert Mathis
1913–2000
Birth Location: Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
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Lester Mathis
1900–1926
Birth Location: SALT LAKE CITY, SALT LAKE CO, UTAH
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Robert Sr.
1892–1975
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Montgomery Mathis
1896–1959
Birth Location: Utah, United States
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Ester Johnson
1900–1978
Birth Location: Salt Lake County, Utah, United States of America
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Leo Mathis's Ancestors

Self
Leo Mathis
1859–1947
Birth Place: Wilkes Co., NC
Parents
Abraham "Abram" Mathis
1828–1885
Wilkesboro, Wilkes Co., NC USA
Mary (Elizabeth "Polly') Curry
1832–1890
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Mathis \ Mathews \) Matthews
1775–1847
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Annah (H) Davis
1794–1867
Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
George Curry
1789–1855
Wilkesboro, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Curry
1799–1883
Dellaplane, Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mathis
1756–1829
Mary Rutherford
1757–1829
Joshua Davis
1762–1849
Martha Harrison
1762–1830
Elizabeth Moore
1770–1853
William Curry
1765–1854
James Jr
1763–1845
Margaret Parks
1770–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mathis
1700–1765
Elizabeth Bright
1710–1779
Col Rutherford
1734–1814
Dorothy Rutherford
1736–1793
Thomas Jr
1730–1809
Mr Gray
1737–1812
ELIZABETH PARKS
1735–1799

Leo Mathis's Descendants

1.
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Leo Mathis (24 Jan 1859–5 Apr 1947) m. Laura Mathis (11 Mar 1872–10 Jan 1929) m. America Glass (21 February 1874–2 Dec 1900)
  1. 1. Albert (Lee) Mathis 1913–2000 m. Belle Johnson 1914–1999
    1. 1. Jimmie (Dean) Mathis 1936–2018
    2. 2. Patricia (L) Milam 1937–2009 m. William (Jonah) Milam 1927–2003
    3. 3. Lettie (Irene) Stephenson 1943–2004 m. Shirley (Arnette "Steve") Stephenson 1914–1984
    4. 4. Jerry (Lee) Mathis 1950–2022
  2. 2. Lester Mathis 1900–1926 m. Jettie (M Anderson) (Mathis) 1900–1939
    1. 1. Marrice (Elizabeth) Mathis 1920–1921
    2. 2. Eugene Mathis 1924–2006
    3. 3. Martha (Lestie) Mathis 1926–1987
    4. 4. Charlie Mathis 1923–1923
  3. 3. Robert (Gordon Mathis) Sr. 1892–1975 m. Bertha (Emaline) Mathis 1893–1964
    1. 1. Robert (Gordon Mathis) Jr 1926–2013
    2. 2. Americia Himes 1924–2017
    3. 3. Simon (A) Mathis 1919–1994
    4. 4. Frederick Mathis 1917–2001
    5. 5. Don Mathis 1934–2015
    6. 6. Ted (Eli) Mathis 1936–2013
    7. 7. Johnny Mathis 1916–1916
    8. 8. Lee ("Leroy") Mathis 1916–1916
    9. 9. Annie (B) Mathis 1932–2016
    10. 10. Marvin (Callaway Unkie) Mathis 1922–1971
    11. 11. Mable Mathis 1922–1922
    12. 12. Verl Mathis 1915–1917
    13. 13. Walter (Wake) Mathis 1930–1980
    14. 14. Alford Mathis 1928–1935
    15. 15. Margaret (Marvella) Gray 1920–2000
    16. 16. Merle Mathis 1915–1984
  4. 4. Montgomery (G) Mathis 1896–1959 m. Mattie (Rebecca) Johnson 1898–1970
    1. 1. Gaither (Lee) Mathis 1922–1982
    2. 2. Willa (M) Mathis 1924–
    3. 3. Ambrose (Devaughn) Mathis 1925–1972
    4. 4. Arcile Mathis 1926–2012
    5. 5. Archie (Lee Gurnie) Mathis 1928–2001
    6. 6. Rogan (Tam) Mathis 1932–1998
    7. 7. Troy Mathis 1934–2020 m. Ruth (Lorraine) Mathis 1936–2018
    8. 8. Billy (N) Mathis 1935–2020 m. Phyllis (Ann) Swartz 1939–2013
    9. 9. Julia (Anne) Mathis 1920–1994
  5. 5. Ester Johnson 1900–1978 m. Robert (Louis) Johnson 1904–1955
    1. 1. Mildred (Mary) Johnson 1925–2002
    2. 2. Mabel Johnson 1927–1995
    3. 3. Pauline Johnson 1929–2018

Leo Mathis's Timeline

14 Records

1859
24 Jan 1859
Birth of Leo Mathis in Wilkes Co., NC
Wilkes Co., NC
1865
24 Jan 1865
Age 6
Birth of Leo Mathis in Wilkes Co., NC
Wilkes Co., NC
1870
1870
Age 11
Leo Mathis resided here in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 21
Leo Mathis resided here in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 41
Leo Mathis resided here in Salt Lake City Ward 2, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
Salt Lake City Ward 2, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
1902
1902
Age 43
Leo Mathis resided here in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
1910
1910
Age 51
Leo Mathis resided here in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 61
Leo Mathis resided here in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 71
Leo Mathis resided here in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 76
Leo Mathis resided here in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina
Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 81
Leo Mathis resided here in Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1947
5 Apr 1947
Age 88
Death of Leo Mathis in Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
1947
5 Apr 1947
Age 88
Death of Leo Mathis in Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
1947
5 Apr 1947
Age 88
Death of Leo Mathis in North Wilkesboro Wilkes Co North Carolina
North Wilkesboro Wilkes Co North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1865
    Event Place: Wilkes Co., NC
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02988; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 97-1
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1329; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 164
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341462
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 987; Page: 164B; Enumeration District: 218
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1165; Page: 242B; Family History Library Film: 552664
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salt Lake City Ward 2, Salt Lake, Utah; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1241684
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1134; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1375147
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1859
    Event Place: Wilkes Co., NC

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1165; Page: 242B; Family History Library Film: 552664

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: 987; Page: 164B; Enumeration District: 218

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Salt Lake City Ward 2, Salt Lake, Utah, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Salt Lake City Ward 2, Salt Lake, Utah; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1241684

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1134; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0160; FHL microfilm: 1375147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1329; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 164

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341462

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02988; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 97-1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Antioch, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02988; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 97-1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1947
    Event Place: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1947
    Event Place: North Wilkesboro Wilkes Co North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilkesboro, Wilkes County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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