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Matilda Hays 1862–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 August 1862

Birth Location: Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 8 December 1940

Death Location: Shamrock, Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Abner Hays

Mother: Harriett Burton

Spouse(s): James Norton

Children(s): Ernest Norton, Dollie Norton, Ransom Norton, Henry Norton, Charlie Norton, Bettie Norton, Mattie Norton, Archie Norton, Willie Norton

The story of Matilda Hays began in 1862 in Arkansas, USA. In 1870, Matilda Hays resided in White River, Mount Olive, Izard, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, Matilda Hays resided in Esculapia, Benton, Arkansas, USA. Matilda Hays married James Norton, and had children including Archie Norton, Bettie Norton, Charlie Norton, Dollie Norton, Ernest Norton, Henry Norton, Mattie Norton, Ransom Norton, Willie Norton. Matilda Hays passed away in 1940 in Shamrock, Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Matilda Hays began in 1862 in Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, Matilda Hays resided in White River, Mount Olive, Izard, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Matilda Hays resided in Esculapia, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
  • Matilda Hays married James Norton, and had children including Archie Norton, Bettie Norton, Charlie Norton, Dollie Norton, Ernest Norton, Henry Norton, Mattie Norton, Ransom Norton, Willie Norton.
  • Matilda Hays passed away in 1940 in Shamrock, Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Matilda Hays's Ancestors

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Matilda Hays
1862–1940
Birth Place: Arkansas, USA
Parents
Abner Sanders Hays
1834–1883
Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Harriett Burton
1844–1910
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Henry Hays
1813–1897
Williamson, Williamson, Tennessee, United States
Henrietta Freeman
1812–1865
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Charles Hays
1790–1870
Anna Long
1796–1831
Abner Freeman
1793–1856
Elizabeth Underwood
1795–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mary Walker
1754–1811
Aaron Freeman
1751–1821
Nancy Hawkins
1755–1810
Elizabeth Young
1775–1830

Matilda Hays's Descendants

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Matilda Hays (16 August 1862–8 December 1940) m. James Norton (3 August 1860–25 June 1934)
  1. 1. Ernest Norton 1888–1954
  2. 2. Dollie Norton 1890–1936
  3. 3. Ransom Norton 1892–
  4. 4. Henry Norton 1896–
  5. 5. Charlie Norton 1903–1975
  6. 6. Bettie Norton 1883–
  7. 7. Mattie Norton 1884–
  8. 8. Archie Norton 1894–1898
  9. 9. Willie Norton 1900–

Matilda Hays's Timeline

7 Records

1862
16 August 1862
Birth of Matilda Hays in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 8
Matilda Hays resided here in White River, Mount Olive, Izard, Arkansas, USA
White River, Mount Olive, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Matilda Hays resided here in Esculapia, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Esculapia, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Matilda Hays resided here in Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Matilda Hays resided here in Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Matilda Hays resided here in Walker, Walker, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
Walker, Walker, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
1940
8 December 1940
Age 78
Death of Matilda Hays
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 August 1862
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: White River, Mount Olive, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: White River, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: M593_55; Page: 261A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Esculapia, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Esculapia, Benton, Arkansas; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 1240050

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newburg, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T624_53; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 1374066

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newburg, Izard, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newburg, Izard, Arkansas; Roll: T625_65; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 52

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Walker, Walker, Garvin, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Walker, Garvin, Oklahoma; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2341637

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 December 1940
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shamrock, Creek County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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