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Matilda Harriet Arnold 1849 – 1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Apr 1849

Birth Location: West Deer Township, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 3 Nov 1929

Death Location: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA

Father: Robert Arnold

Mother: Harriett Walker

Spouse(s): John Liston

Children(s): Dora Liston, John Liston

In 1849, Matilda Harriet Arnold entered the world in West Deer Township, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Robert Arnold and Harriett Walker. In 1850, Matilda Harriet Arnold resided in Reserve, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States. In 1860, Matilda Harriet Arnold resided in District 1, Preston, Virginia, USA. Matilda Harriet Arnold married John Allen Liston, and had children including Dora Sadie Liston, John Allen Liston. Matilda Harriet Arnold passed away in 1929 in Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Matilda Harriet Arnold entered the world in West Deer Township, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Robert Arnold and Harriett Walker.
  • In 1850, Matilda Harriet Arnold resided in Reserve, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States.
  • In 1860, Matilda Harriet Arnold resided in District 1, Preston, Virginia, USA.
  • Matilda Harriet Arnold married John Allen Liston, and had children including Dora Sadie Liston, John Allen Liston.
  • Matilda Harriet Arnold passed away in 1929 in Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Arnold
1825 – 1903
Birth Location: Ireland
RA
Harriett Walker
1823 – 1874
Birth Location: Ireland
HW

Spouses(s)

John Liston
1840 – 1920
Birth Location: Preston County, West Virginia, USA
JL

Children(s)

Dora Liston
1872 – 1966
Birth Location: Preston, West Virginia
DL
John Liston
1888 – 1967
Birth Location: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
JL

Matilda Arnold's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Arnold
1849 – 1929
Birth Place: West Deer Township, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Robert Arnold
1825 – 1903
Ireland
Harriett Walker
1823 – 1874
Ireland
Grandparents
John Arnold
Benjamin Walker
Eliza ?
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matilda Arnold's Descendants

1.
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Matilda (Harriet) Arnold (22 Apr 1849 – 3 Nov 1929) m. John (Allen) Liston (Jan 1840 – 26 Aug 1920)
  1. 1. Dora (Sadie) Liston (19 Nov 1872 – 29 Dec 1966) m. Joseph (Feather) White (2 AUG 1867 – 22 Sep 1924)
    1. 1. Russell (Lowell) White (20 January 1893 – 23 Oct 1976) m. Cornelia Cane
    2. 2. Orville (Dewey) White (15 Feb 1896 – 17 Nov 1976) m. Martha (Virginia) Brown (Nov 18, 1896 – 1961)
      1. 1. Lois (Lou) White (12 Sep 1930 – 28 Nov 1980) m. Robert (Arthur) Dye (14 May 1927 – 16 Sep 2012) m. Joseph (Riley) Vannoy (22 November 1918 – 21 Nov 1987)
        1. 1. Debra (E) Dye (9 Sep 1949 – ) m. Jon Randall
        2. 2. Cheryl (Anne) Dye m. Kenneth (Allen) Ross
      2. 2. Robert (Brown) White (19 January 1933 – 29 Jul 2017) m. Margaret (Swann "Sugar") Kellison (5 May 1932 – )
    3. 3. Stanley (Liston) White (31 October 1897 – 23 April 1977) m. Thelma (Elaine) Lambert (24 Dec 1907 – 29 Dec 1976) m. Susannah (E.) McDaniel (27 Apr 1872 – 19 October 1943) m. Alice (Nola) Meredith (6 May 1894 – 22 May 1978)
      1. 1. Alfred (Alan) White (6 Mar 1931 – 9 Mar 2024) m. Donna (Mae) Osborne (3 Oct 1935 – 8 May 2021)
        1. 1. Barbara (Ann) White (28 MAY 1958 – ) m. James (H.) Luke m. William Anderson
        2. 2. Brenda (A.) Nutter (1961 – ) m. James Adkins m. Ronald Nutter
        3. 3. Robin (Lynne) White (1964 – ) m. Joseph Frey (Mar 1960 – ) m. William Goudy m. Kenneth Ritter
        4. 4. A. (Alan) White (1966 – ) m. Joanne Zepp (1 Jan 1966 – )
      2. 2. Norma (Sue) White (12 Sep 1932 – 17 Jun 2014) m. John (Junior) Whaley (25 Sep 1915 – 17 May 2005)
        1. 1. Carol (Ann) Whaley (12 NOV 1951 – ) m. Allan (Dale) Hannah m. Jerry Holland (03 Sep 1946 – 24 Nov 2020)
        2. 2. Ronald (Almyron) Whaley (22 Jan 1955 – ) m. Helen (E) Abercrombie
        3. 3. John (Howard) Whaley
      3. 3. Diana (E. Hanna) White (29 Oct 1934 – 28 May 2014) m. John (Terrence) Hanna (29 JUL 1926 – 7 JUL 2002)
        1. 1. Dana (Fred) Hanna (9 MAY 1953 – ) m. Mary (Patricia) Barry (25 Dec 1953 – )
        2. 2. James (Nicholas) Hanna (4 NOV 1955 – ) m. Connie (Lee) DeLuca
      4. 4. Marjorie (Ann) White (7 Feb 1921 – 1 Aug 1998) m. John ("Jack" David) Spencer (31 Mar 1920 – 22 Mar 1989)
      5. 5. Joseph (Stanley) White (19 Sep 1922 – 14 June 1944)
    4. 4. Chester (Ross) White (23 Apr 1900 – 1 Feb 1958) m. Mary (Susan) Montgomery (7 November 1902 – 18 October 1955)
  2. 2. John (Allen) Liston (27 Sep 1888 – 13 Dec 1967) m. Anna (Virginia) Sterling (11 Nov 1884 – 31 Dec 1954)
    1. 1. Luceille Liston (8 Jun 1918 – 7 Mar 1998) m. Norman Mitlin (abt 1918 – 6 Dec 2003)
      1. 1. Laurance (R.) Mitlin (8 Feb 1947 – )
    2. 2. Laurence (Louis) Liston (16 Aug 1919 – 14 Nov 1998) m. Ruth (DeBaun) Eckerson (7 Dec 1919 – 24 May 2011)
      1. 1. Susan Liston (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Robert (Louis) Liston (25 Apr 1946 – 24 Feb 2014)
      3. 3. John (W.) Liston (abt 1947 – )
      4. 4. Maritza Liston
      5. 5. Francis Liston
      6. 6. Sandy Liston
    3. 3. Billie Liston (abt 1920 – )

Matilda Arnold's Timeline

11 Records

1849
22 Apr 1849
Birth of Matilda Harriet Arnold in West Deer Township, Pennsylvania, USA
West Deer Township, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 1
Matilda Harriet Arnold resided here in Reserve, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Reserve, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1860
1860
Age 11
Matilda Harriet Arnold resided here in District 1, Preston, Virginia, USA
District 1, Preston, Virginia, USA
1872
1872
Age 23
Matilda Harriet Arnold resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 31
Matilda Harriet Arnold resided here in Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 51
Matilda Harriet Arnold resided here in Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1901
24 Jan 1901
Age 52
Matilda Harriet Arnold resided here in Kingwood, West Virginia, USA
Kingwood, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
Matilda Harriet Arnold resided here in Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1920
1920
Age 71
Matilda Harriet Arnold resided here in Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1929
3 Nov 1929
Age 80
Death of Matilda Harriet Arnold in Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1929
5 Nov 1929
Age 80
Burial of Matilda Harriet Arnold in Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1849
    Event Place: West Deer Township, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1969; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 131
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Valley, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Family History Film: 1255411; Page: 326C; Enumeration District: 062
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1770; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1241770
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 36; Family History Library Film: 805372
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1375708
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Reserve, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_744; Page: 281B; Image: 569
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Reserve, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Reserve, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_744; Page: 281B; Image: 569

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Preston, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 36; Family History Library Film: 805372

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1872
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Valley, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Valley, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Family History Film: 1255411; Page: 326C; Enumeration District: 062

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1770; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0101; FHL microfilm: 1241770

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1901
    Event Place: Kingwood, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, West Virginia Argus; Publication Date: 24 Jan 1901; Publication Place: Kingwood, West Virginia, USA; &terms=Matilda_Harriet_Arnold

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1969; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, ca. 1949 - ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Grou

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1929
    Event Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1985, Wills, Probate Records, 1869-1970; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Preston County); Probate Place: Preston, West Virginia
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1929
    Event Place: Kingwood, Preston County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Preston
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1985, Wills, Probate Records, 1869-1970; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Preston County); Probate Place: Preston

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1985, Wills, Probate Records, 1869-1970; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Preston County); Probate Place: Preston, West Virginia
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