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Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel 1846–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1846

Birth Location: St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory

Death Date: 1914

Death Location: Winlock, Lewis, Washington, USA

Father: Octave Martel

Mother: Marie Gossum

Spouse(s): Drury Mathews

Children(s): Unknown Mathews, Unknown Mathews, Unknown Mathews, John Mathews, George Mathews, Charles Mathews, Alice Mathews, Josephine Mathews, Augustus Mathews, Emma Mathews, Christina Mathews, Henry Mathews, William Mathews, Mary Mathews, Alfred Mathews

In 1846, Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel entered the world in St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory, born to Octave Martel And Marie Okanogan Gossum. In 1850, Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided in Marion County, Oregon. Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel married Drury Mathews, and had children including Alfred Mathews, Alice Mathews, Augustus Argustus Gus Lewis Mathews, Charles Joseph Joe Mathews, Christina Marselina Mathews, Emma V Amy Mathews, George W Mathews, Henry Mathews, John Mathews, Josephine Mathews, Mary Jane Mathews, Unknown Mathews, William Mathews. Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel passed away in 1914 in Winlock, Lewis, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1846, Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel entered the world in St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory, born to Octave Martel And Marie Okanogan Gossum.
  • In 1850, Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided in Marion County, Oregon.
  • Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel married Drury Mathews, and had children including Alfred Mathews, Alice Mathews, Augustus Argustus Gus Lewis Mathews, Charles Joseph Joe Mathews, Christina Marselina Mathews, Emma V Amy Mathews, George W Mathews, Henry Mathews, John Mathews, Josephine Mathews, Mary Jane Mathews, Unknown Mathews, William Mathews.
  • Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel passed away in 1914 in Winlock, Lewis, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Marie Martel's Ancestors

Self
Marie Martel
1846–1914
Birth Place: St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory
Parents
Octave Martel
1821–1857
Canada
Marie (Okanogan) Gossum
1825–1898
Washington, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Marie Martel's Descendants

1.
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Marie (Mary Catherine "Jenny") Martel (Jan 1846–1914) m. Drury Mathews (1823–Aft. 29 Sep 1905)
  1. 1. Unknown Mathews –1900
  2. 2. Unknown Mathews –1900
  3. 3. Unknown Mathews –1900
  4. 4. John Mathews 1872–1929
  5. 5. George (W) Mathews 1869–1949
  6. 6. Charles (Joseph "Joe") Mathews 1875–1972 m. Margaret Updike 1886–1971
  7. 7. Alice Mathews 1864–1933 m. Samuel (William) Layton 1873–1926
  8. 8. Josephine Mathews 1867–1960 m. Frank (Muratt) Rumsey 1858–1940
    1. 1. Anna E 1891– m. Clarence (W) Neal 1888–
      1. 1. George (H) Neal 1922–
    2. 2. Genie (M) Cotant 1882–1981
  9. 9. Augustus (Argustus "Gus" Lewis) Mathews 1884–1955
  10. 10. Emma (V Amy) Mathews 1881–1947 m. Benjamin (Elijah) Smallwood 1867–
  11. 11. Christina (Marselina) Mathews 1874–1953 m. John (Welcome) Cheney 1871–1931
    1. 1. Mary (M) Cheney 1899–1920
    2. 2. James (Albert) Cheney 1904–1946 m. Pearl Mullins 1917–
    3. 3. Mayme (Ella) Cheney 1903–1987 m. Cecil (K) Nelson 1907–
    4. 4. Elmer Cheney 1922–
    5. 5. Henry (Arthur) Cheney 1901–1986
    6. 6. Emmett (Robert) Cheney 1907–1953
    7. 7. Daniel (Drew) Cheney 1916–1979
    8. 8. AlvieAlvia (Franklin) Cheney 1918–1953
    9. 9. Eward (Charles "Eddie") Cheney 1912– m. Hazel Unknown 1920–
  12. 12. Henry Mathews 1878–1952
  13. 13. William Mathews 1873–1925 m. Mary (Allie) Pratt 1878– m. Virginia Labriere 1871–
    1. 1. Haley Mathews 1907–1958 m. George (W) Boone 1896–
    2. 2. Gladys Mathews 1909– m. James (Robert) Lambert 1892–
    3. 3. Clifton (Harvey) Mathews 1911–1942
  14. 14. Mary (Jane) Mathews 1872–1904 m. Samuel (William) Layton 1873–1926
    1. 1. Bertha Layton 1903–
    2. 2. Jane Layton 1904–
    3. 3. Meda Layton 1901–
    4. 4. Lewie ((twin)) Layton 1896–
    5. 5. Laura ((twin)) Layton 1896–1897
    6. 6. CharlieCharles Layton 1899–
  15. 15. Alfred Mathews 1866–1929 m. Rhoda (Viola) Pratt 1879–1952
    1. 1. Ernest Mathews 1902–1976 m. Bernice (Cleora) Gleason 1908–1990
      1. 1. Ernest (Stanley) Mathews 1944–2010
    2. 2. Elizabeth ("Lizzie" "Betty") Mathews 1903–1985
    3. 3. Charlotte (Ada Lydia) Mathews 1896–1992
    4. 4. Lyda Mathew 1900–1936 m. Elry (Clement) Stilson 1898–1950
      1. 1. Glenna (Lucille) Stilson 1923–1992 m. Joe Vallee 1915–2002 m. Edward (Hunt) Jenkins 1918–1969 m. Archie (Donald) McLarty 1919–1988
        1. 1. LeRoy (Edward) Dougherty 1947–2011
      2. 2. LeRoy (Elery) Stilson 1919–1999 m. Mary Unknown 1921–2016
    5. 5. Eva Mathews 1895–1969 m. William (Arthur) Morse 1895–1928 m. Stanley (L) Sendra 1914–1998 m. Horace (Walter) Giesy 1893–
      1. 1. Maxine Morse 1919– m. Joseph Saltis 1915–
      2. 2. Esther Sendra –1943
      3. 3. Leo (Miles) Smith 1913–

Marie Martel's Timeline

18 Records

1846
Jan 1846
Birth of Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel in St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory
St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory
1849
21 Jan 1849
Age 3
Birth of Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel in St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory
St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory
1850
1850
Age 4
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Marion County, Oregon
Marion County, Oregon
1860
1860
Age 14
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Marion County, Oregon
Marion County, Oregon
1870
06 Jul 1870
Age 24
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel was employed
None
1870
06 Jul 1870
Age 24
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Fairfield, Marion, Oregon, USA
Fairfield, Marion, Oregon, USA
1871
1871
Age 25
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
1872
1872
Age 26
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Upper Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington
Upper Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington
1880
12 Jun 1880
Age 34
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel was employed
None
1880
12 Jun 1880
Age 34
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
1883
1883
Age 37
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
1887
1887
Age 41
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Washington Territory, USA
Washington Territory, USA
1900
05 Jun 1900
Age 54
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington, USA
Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington, USA
1910
18 Apr 1910
Age 64
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel was employed
None
1910
18 Apr 1910
Age 64
Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel resided here in Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington, USA
Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington, USA
1914
25 Sep 1914
Age 68
Death of Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel in Toledo, Lewis, Washington, USA
Toledo, Lewis, Washington, USA
1914
1914
Age 68
Burial of Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel in Winlock, Lewis, Washington, USA
Winlock, Lewis, Washington, USA
1914
1914
Age 68
Burial of Marie Mary Catherine "Jenny" Martel
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jan 1849
    Event Place: St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory
    Record Source: Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1846
    Event Place: St Louis, Marion, Oregon Territory
    Record Source:
    [1] Bureau of VItal Statistics, Washington State Board of Health, Certificate of Death, Alfred Mathews, b-5 April 1866, d- 5 July 1929
    [2] Find A Grave, Alfred Mathews, B:1866 Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA; D: 5 July 1929 Toledo, Lewis, Washington, USA; Alfred Mathews, son of Dewy [sic] Mathews and Mary Bertell [sic], husband of Rhoda Mathews, died at age 63. [Washington State Archives - State Death Records].
    [3] 1900 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Drewry, Mary, Alice, Josephine, George, John, William, Jospeh, Henry, Augustus. AND Mathews: Alfred, Rhoda, Eva, Ada.
    [4] 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Alfred, RVM, EM, ALM, LM, EM, Lizzie.
    [5] 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L
    [6] Find A Grave, Drury Mathews; b:28 April 1823 North Carolina, USA; d: 29 Sept 1905 Lewis County Washington USA; Parents: Unknown MathewsMathes and Ellender (Unknown) Mathews; w- MaryMarie Catherine (Martel) Mathews; children: Alice, Alfred, Josephine, George, Mary Jane
    [7] Find A Grave, Henry Mathews; B: 13 Nov 1878; D: 5 Jan 1952, American Lake Garden Tract Pierce County Washington USA; Henry Mathews, son of Drewry Mathews and Mary Mortell, died at age 73 [WA Digital Archives - State Death Records]; Parents: Drury Mathews (1823-1905), Ma
    [8] Find A Grave, Mary Martel Mathews; b: 1846; d: 25 Sept 1914; Parents: Octave Martel (1822-1857); Spouse: Drury Mathews (1823-1905); Children: Alice Mathews Layton (1864-1933), Alfred Mathews (1866-1929), Josephine Mathews Rumsey (1867-1960), William Mathews (1873-1925)
    [9] 1880 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis; Online Images, Mathews, Dewey, Mary, Alfred, Josephine, George, M. Jane, John, William, Charles J, Christina M, Henry - all mulatto
    [10] 1870 Census of USA, Oregon, Marion, Fairfield (Salem Post Office); Online Images, Mathews, Drury, Mary, Alice, Alfred, Josephine, Geo. (all listed as black)
    [11] 1887 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images
    [12] 1883 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images, Mathews, D, M, A, J, G, J, J, W, J, C, H, V - all listed as black
    [13] 1871 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis County, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images, Mathews, D, M, A, A, J, G, MJ (father listed as black, mother listed as Indian, and all children listed as mulatto)
    [14] 1920 Census, Layton; Samuel W, Alice, Charles, ??eda - Farm on Benston Rd
    [15] 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Eden Prairie; Online Images, Layton; Samuel W, Alice, Lewis, Charlie, Meda, Bertha, Jane.
    [16] 1920 Census, Rumsey; Frank M and Josephine
    [17] 1930 Census, Rumsey; Frank M and Josephine - listed as white
    [18] 1920 Census, Mathews: Alfred, Rhoda V, Ernist, Lizzie (Link to area on map in notes tab) bottom of same page: Mathews: Joseph and August (more in that household may be on next page - don't have that page)
    [19] 1930 Census, Mathews: Joseph, Margaret (wife), Augustus (brother); Lein???d: Eva (step daughter), Lena (step daughter) (maybe continued on next page - don't have that)
    [20] 1900 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Eden Prairie; Online Images, Layton: Samuel W (head), Mary J (Wife), Louie (son), Charley (son), Pearl (sister), Myrtle (sister), Charles (father).
    [21] 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Napavine; Online Images, Mathews, Henry; boarder (one of 10); M; W; 31; S; WA; F,B-NC; M,B-OR; English; Logger; Logging Camp; R&W
    [22] 1930 Census, 2023 Pacific Ave; Mathews, Henry; Lodger; M; In; 51; S; att sch: N; R&W:Y; B-WA; F,B-NC; M,B-OR, Colville; Mother Tongue, Colville; English; Fallen-Bucker, Logging Camp; did not work yesterdaylast; Unemployment Schedule Line 47; Military: Y, WW.
    [23] 1930 Census, Cheney: John W, Christine M, Edward C, Daniel D, Alvia F, Elmer
    [24] 1920 Census, Ethel Road (near intersection of Pacific Hwy): Cheney: John W, Christine, Henry A(?), James A, Emmett R, Edward C, Daniel D, Alvia F
    [25] 1900 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Veness; Online Images, Cheney: John, Christina, Mary M --- next door: stepchildren are: Lura and Francis W Cheney
    [26] Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion County, Oregon
    Record Source: Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marion County, Oregon
    Record Source: Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 06 Jul 1870
    Record Source: 1870 Census of USA, Oregon, Marion, Fairfield (Salem Post Office); Online Images, Mathews, Drury, Mary, Alice, Alfred, Josephine, Geo. (all listed as black)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 06 Jul 1870
    Record Source: 1870 Census of USA, Oregon, Marion, Fairfield (Salem Post Office); Online Images, Mathews, Drury, Mary, Alice, Alfred, Josephine, Geo. (all listed as black)

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 06 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Fairfield, Marion, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 Census of USA, Oregon, Marion, Fairfield (Salem Post Office); Online Images, Mathews, Drury, Mary, Alice, Alfred, Josephine, Geo. (all listed as black)
    [2] Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1871
    Record Source: 1871 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis County, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images, Mathews, D, M, A, A, J, G, MJ (father listed as black, mother listed as Indian, and all children listed as mulatto)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1871 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis County, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images, Mathews, D, M, A, A, J, G, MJ (father listed as black, mother listed as Indian, and all children listed as mulatto)

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Upper Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington
    Record Source: Find A Grave, Alfred Mathews, B:1866 Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA; D: 5 July 1929 Toledo, Lewis, Washington, USA; Alfred Mathews, son of Dewy [sic] Mathews and Mary Bertell [sic], husband of Rhoda Mathews, died at age 63. [Washington State Archives - State Death Records].

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1880
    Record Source: 1880 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis; Online Images, Mathews, Dewey, Mary, Alfred, Josephine, George, M. Jane, John, William, Charles J, Christina M, Henry - all mulatto

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1880
    Record Source: 1880 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis; Online Images, Mathews, Dewey, Mary, Alfred, Josephine, George, M. Jane, John, William, Charles J, Christina M, Henry - all mulatto

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis; Online Images, Mathews, Dewey, Mary, Alfred, Josephine, George, M. Jane, John, William, Charles J, Christina M, Henry - all mulatto
    [2] Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1883
    Event Place: Lewis County, Washington Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1883 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images, Mathews, D, M, A, J, G, J, J, W, J, C, H, V - all listed as black

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1887
    Record Source: 1887 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: Washington Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1887 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1900
    Record Source: 1900 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Drewry, Mary, Alice, Josephine, George, John, William, Jospeh, Henry, Augustus. AND Mathews: Alfred, Rhoda, Eva, Ada.

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1900
    Record Source: 1900 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Drewry, Mary, Alice, Josephine, George, John, William, Jospeh, Henry, Augustus. AND Mathews: Alfred, Rhoda, Eva, Ada.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1900
    Record Source: 1900 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Drewry, Mary, Alice, Josephine, George, John, William, Jospeh, Henry, Augustus. AND Mathews: Alfred, Rhoda, Eva, Ada.

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 05 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1910
    Record Source: 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1910
    Record Source: 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1910
    Record Source: 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1910
    Record Source: 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1910
    Record Source: 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1910
    Event Place: Cowlitz, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L
    [2] Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1914
    Record Source: Find A Grave, Henry Mathews; B: 13 Nov 1878; D: 5 Jan 1952, American Lake Garden Tract Pierce County Washington USA; Henry Mathews, son of Drewry Mathews and Mary Mortell, died at age 73 [WA Digital Archives - State Death Records]; Parents: Drury Mathews (1823-1905), Ma

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1930
    Record Source: 1930 Census, 2023 Pacific Ave; Mathews, Henry; Lodger; M; In; 51; S; att sch: N; R&W:Y; B-WA; F,B-NC; M,B-OR, Colville; Mother Tongue, Colville; English; Fallen-Bucker, Logging Camp; did not work yesterdaylast; Unemployment Schedule Line 47; Military: Y, WW.

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 30
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 31
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Drewry, Mary, Alice, Josephine, George, John, William, Jospeh, Henry, Augustus. AND Mathews: Alfred, Rhoda, Eva, Ada.
    [2] 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L

    Genealogy Event 32
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis County, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images, Mathews, D, M, A, A, J, G, MJ (father listed as black, mother listed as Indian, and all children listed as mulatto)
    [2] Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 33
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 Census of USA, Oregon, Marion, Fairfield (Salem Post Office); Online Images, Mathews, Drury, Mary, Alice, Alfred, Josephine, Geo. (all listed as black)
    [2] 1883 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis, Washington Territorial Census Schedule; Online Images, Mathews, D, M, A, J, G, J, J, W, J, C, H, V - all listed as black

    Genealogy Event 34
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L
    [2] 1880 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis; Online Images, Mathews, Dewey, Mary, Alfred, Josephine, George, M. Jane, John, William, Charles J, Christina M, Henry - all mulatto

    Genealogy Event 35
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Drewry, Mary, Alice, Josephine, George, John, William, Jospeh, Henry, Augustus. AND Mathews: Alfred, Rhoda, Eva, Ada.
    [2] 1910 Census of USA, Washington, Lewis, Cowlitz; Online Images, Mathews: Joseph, Mary, Josephine, Gus L
    [3] 1880 Census of USA, Washington Territory, Lewis; Online Images, Mathews, Dewey, Mary, Alfred, Josephine, George, M. Jane, John, William, Charles J, Christina M, Henry - all mulatto
    [4] 1870 Census of USA, Oregon, Marion, Fairfield (Salem Post Office); Online Images, Mathews, Drury, Mary, Alice, Alfred, Josephine, Geo. (all listed as black)

    Genealogy Event 36
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1914
    Event Place: Toledo, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Find A Grave, Alfred Mathews, B:1866 Salem, Marion, Oregon, USA; D: 5 July 1929 Toledo, Lewis, Washington, USA; Alfred Mathews, son of Dewy [sic] Mathews and Mary Bertell [sic], husband of Rhoda Mathews, died at age 63. [Washington State Archives - State Death Records].
    [2] Find A Grave, Drury Mathews; b:28 April 1823 North Carolina, USA; d: 29 Sept 1905 Lewis County Washington USA; Parents: Unknown MathewsMathes and Ellender (Unknown) Mathews; w- Mary/Marie Catherine (Martel) Mathews; children: Alice, Alfred, Josephine, George, Mary Jane
    [3] Find A Grave, Henry Mathews; B: 13 Nov 1878; D: 5 Jan 1952, American Lake Garden Tract Pierce County Washington USA; Henry Mathews, son of Drewry Mathews and Mary Mortell, died at age 73 [WA Digital Archives - State Death Records]; Parents: Drury Mathews (1823-1905), Ma
    [4] Find A Grave, Mary Martel Mathews; b: 1846; d: 25 Sept 1914; Parents: Octave Martel (1822-1857); Spouse: Drury Mathews (1823-1905); Children: Alice Mathews Layton (1864-1933), Alfred Mathews (1866-1929), Josephine Mathews Rumsey (1867-1960), William Mathews (1873-1925)
    [5] Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 37
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Winlock, Lewis, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Find A Grave, Mary Martel Mathews; b: 1846; d: 25 Sept 1914; Parents: Octave Martel (1822-1857); Spouse: Drury Mathews (1823-1905); Children: Alice Mathews Layton (1864-1933), Alfred Mathews (1866-1929), Josephine Mathews Rumsey (1867-1960), William Mathews (1873-1925)
    [2] Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

    Genealogy Event 38
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: Find A Grave, Mary Martel Mathews; b: 1846; d: 25 Sept 1914; Parents: Octave Martel (1822-1857); Spouse: Drury Mathews (1823-1905); Children: Alice Mathews Layton (1864-1933), Alfred Mathews (1866-1929), Josephine Mathews Rumsey (1867-1960), William Mathews (1873-1925)

    Genealogy Event 39
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Marion County, Oregon
    Record Source: Oregon, Early Oregonians (Secretary of State website)

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