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Matilda Jane Shaw 1838–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Oct 1838

Birth Location: Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA

Death Date: Aug 1923

Death Location: Chilton, Alabama, USA

Father: Henry Sr.

Mother: Dorothy Barnett

Spouse(s): James Watson

Children(s): Thomas Watson, Judge Watson, Ellen Watson, Martha Watson, William Watson, Mary Watson

The story of Matilda Jane Shaw began in 1838 in Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA. In 1850, Matilda Jane Shaw resided in Georgia Factory, Clarke, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Matilda Jane Shaw resided in Newton, Georgia, USA. Matilda Jane Shaw married James Washington Watson, and had children including Ellen Jane Watson, Judge Washington Watson, Martha Louvenia Watson, Mary Elizabeth Molly Watson, Thomas Lee Watson, William Jackson W J Watson. Matilda Jane Shaw passed away in 1923 in Chilton, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Matilda Jane Shaw began in 1838 in Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, Matilda Jane Shaw resided in Georgia Factory, Clarke, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Matilda Jane Shaw resided in Newton, Georgia, USA.
  • Matilda Jane Shaw married James Washington Watson, and had children including Ellen Jane Watson, Judge Washington Watson, Martha Louvenia Watson, Mary Elizabeth Molly Watson, Thomas Lee Watson, William Jackson W J Watson.
  • Matilda Jane Shaw passed away in 1923 in Chilton, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Sr.
1775–1856
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
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Dorothy Barnett
1794–1878
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

James Watson
1830–1912
Birth Location: Surry County, Georgia, USA
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Children(s)

Thomas Watson
1868–1967
Birth Location: Henry, Georgia, USA
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Judge Watson
1857–1899
Birth Location: Henry, Georgia, USA
JW
Ellen Watson
1866–1958
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Martha Watson
1873–1887
Birth Location: Henry, Georgia, USA
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William Watson
1859–1922
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, USA
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Mary Watson
1861–1959
Birth Location: De Kalb, Georgia, USA
MW

Matilda Shaw's Ancestors

Self
Matilda Shaw
1838–1923
Birth Place: Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA
Parents
Henry Shaw Sr.
1775–1856
Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Dorothy (Ann (Dolly)) Barnett
1794–1878
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
James Shaw
1757–1811
Palmer, Massachusetts, USA
Polly Benson
1752–1811
Carver, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Zadock Barnett
1745–1823
Powhatan, Powhatan, Virginia, USA
Mary (Ann "Polly") Benson
1756–1860
Maryland, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matilda Shaw's Descendants

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Matilda (Jane) Shaw (12 Oct 1838–Aug 1923) m. James (Washington) Watson (10 Jul 1830–Apr 1912)
  1. 1. Thomas (Lee) Watson 1868–1967 m. Mary Ann 1872–
    1. 1. Loney (or Lavie) Watson 1906– m. Louis (E) Chatam 1896–
      1. 1. Henriava Chatam 1919–
      2. 2. Norma Chatam 1922–
    2. 2. Percy Watson 1901–
    3. 3. Pattie (M) Watson 1899–
  2. 2. Judge (Washington) Watson 1857–1899
  3. 3. Ellen (Jane) Watson 1866–1958
  4. 4. Martha (Louvenia) Watson 1873–1887
  5. 5. William (Jackson (W J)) Watson 1859–1922
  6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth (Molly) Watson 1861–1959 m. William (Henry "Bill") Shaw 1857–1943
    1. 1. Henry (Vernon) Shaw 1892– m. Carrie (Ann) Dorminey 1891–
    2. 2. Willie (Guy) Shaw 1887–1966
    3. 3. Esther (L) Shaw 1890–
    4. 4. Ora (Octava) Shaw 1896–
    5. 5. Annis (Viola) Shaw 1881–1963 m. James (Elijah) Cobb 1877–1953
      1. 1. Lee (Gerald (Jack)) Cobb 1909–1966 m. Ollie ((Ruth)) Watts 1908–1974
        1. 1. Gerald (Levon (Corky)) Cobb 1930–1988
        2. 2. Shirley (Ann) Cobb 1931–2011
      2. 2. Geneva Cobb 1899–
      3. 3. James ("Oscar") Cobb 1903–1982 m. Urell (Irene) Little 1905–1996
        1. 1. Clara (Nell) Cobb 1929–2005
        2. 2. Dorothy (Christine) Cobb 1931–
      4. 4. Lesta Cobb 1907–
      5. 5. Gladice Cobb 1915–
      6. 6. Mary (Jane) Cobb 1920–
      7. 7. William (Troy) Cobb 1924–1976

Matilda Shaw's Timeline

9 Records

1838
12 Oct 1838
Birth of Matilda Jane Shaw in Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA
Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 12
Matilda Jane Shaw resided here in Georgia Factory, Clarke, Georgia, USA
Georgia Factory, Clarke, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 22
Matilda Jane Shaw resided here in Newton, Georgia, USA
Newton, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Matilda Jane Shaw resided here in Subdivision ??, Henry, Georgia, United States
Subdivision ??, Henry, Georgia, United States
1880
1880
Age 42
Matilda Jane Shaw resided here in Loves, Henry, Georgia, USA
Loves, Henry, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 62
Matilda Jane Shaw resided here in Jemison, Chilton, Alabama, USA
Jemison, Chilton, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 72
Matilda Jane Shaw resided here in Ocampo, Chilton, Alabama, USA
Ocampo, Chilton, Alabama, USA
1923
25 Aug 1923
Age 85
Death of Matilda Jane Shaw in Chilton, Alabama, USA
Chilton, Alabama, USA
1923
Aug 1923
Age 85
Burial of Matilda Jane Shaw in Chilton, Alabama, USA
Chilton, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1838
    Event Place: Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ocampo, Chilton, Alabama; Roll: T624_6; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0047; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374019.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jemison, Chilton, Alabama; Roll: T623_31077_4119971; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240007.
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Loves, Henry, Georgia; Roll: 152; Family History Film: 1254152; Page: 158A; Enumeration District: 067; Image: 0317.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision ??, Henry, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Georgia Factory, Clarke, Georgia; Roll: M432_65; Page: 34A; Image: .
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Newton, Georgia; Roll: M653_133; Page: 486; Image: 96; Family History Library Film: 803133
    [7] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Georgia Factory, Clarke, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Georgia Factory, Clarke, Georgia; Roll: M432_65; Page: 34A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Newton, Georgia; Roll: M653_133; Page: 486; Image: 96; Family History Library Film: 803133

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision ??, Henry, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision ??, Henry, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Loves, Henry, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Loves, Henry, Georgia; Roll: 152; Family History Film: 1254152; Page: 158A; Enumeration District: 067; Image: 0317.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jemison, Chilton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jemison, Chilton, Alabama; Roll: T623_31077_4119971; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1240007.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ocampo, Chilton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ocampo, Chilton, Alabama; Roll: T624_6; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0047; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374019.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Chilton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 1923
    Event Place: Chilton, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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