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Matthew Galloway 1759 – 1824 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Dec 1759

Birth Location: Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States

Death Date: 14 Feb 1824

Death Location: Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States

Father: Tait Galloway

Mother: Ann Gibson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Beaver

Children(s): Levi Gallaway

The story of Matthew Galloway began in 1759 in Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States. In 1800, Matthew Galloway resided in No Township, Oglethorpe County, GA. In 1820, Matthew Galloway resided in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States. Matthew Galloway married Elizabeth Betsey Beaver, and had children including Levi Gallaway. Matthew Galloway passed away in 1824 in Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Matthew Galloway began in 1759 in Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States.
  • In 1800, Matthew Galloway resided in No Township, Oglethorpe County, GA.
  • In 1820, Matthew Galloway resided in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States.
  • Matthew Galloway married Elizabeth Betsey Beaver, and had children including Levi Gallaway.
  • Matthew Galloway passed away in 1824 in Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tait Galloway
1729 – 1762
Birth Location: Ireland
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Ann Gibson
1728 – 1759
Birth Location: Monikie, Angus, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Beaver
1765 – 1789
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Levi Gallaway
1784 – 1851
Birth Location: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, United States
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Matthew Galloway's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Galloway
1759 – 1824
Birth Place: Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States
Parents
Tait Galloway
1729 – 1762
Ireland
Ann Gibson
1728 – 1759
Monikie, Angus, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Galloway
1674 – 1729
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
Sara Tait
1680 – 1729
Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland
HENRY GIBSON
1700 – 1750
Monikie, Angus, Scotland
ELSPET RAMSAY
1705 – 1781
Monikie, Angus, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
John Galloway
1654 – 1683
Alisone Rankin
1653 – 1700
Adam Tait
– 1699
Catharine Brand
1650 – 1729
Martin Gibson
Dorothy Gibson
Alexander Ramsey
1684 –
Christan Clerk
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Galloway
1633 – 1700
Agnes Porteous
1633 – 1701
Gilbert Rankin
1627 –
ISOBELL PATERSONE
1629 –
Johne Tait
1570 – 1638
Robert Clerk
1670 –
Agnes Man
– 1707

Matthew Galloway's Descendants

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Matthew Galloway (15 Dec 1759 – 14 Feb 1824) m. Elizabeth (Betsey) Beaver (1765 – 1789)
  1. 1. Levi Gallaway (3 Oct 1784 – 20 Apr 1851) m. Sinia Scoggin (5 Jan 1788 – 9 Jul 1845)
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Galloway (1811 – 28 Apr 1892)
    2. 2. Sarah (Thomas) Galloway (10 Jul 1811 – )
    3. 3. Mildred (Harris) Galloway (21 Jul 1814 – 24 Jan 1866)
    4. 4. Arabella (Davis) Galloway (3 Sep 1815 – 18 Nov 1882)
    5. 5. William (Wiley) Galloway (31 May 1817 – )
    6. 6. Susannah (James) Galloway (2 May 1818 – )
    7. 7. Elizabeth Galloway (14 May 1820 – )
    8. 8. Matthew (Millington) Galloway (25 Feb 1824 – 23 Sep 1841)
    9. 9. Frances (Jane) Galloway (20 Nov 1825 – 28 Feb 1880)
    10. 10. Nathan (Johnson) Gallaway (4 Oct 1827 – 13 Apr 1897) m. Mary Gallaway (abt 1831 – 04 Dec 1909)
      1. 1. Stephen Gallaway (abt 1853 – )
      2. 2. James Gallaway (abt 1856 – )
      3. 3. Josephine Gallaway (abt 1864 – )
      4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth) Galloway (22 Feb 1858 – 3 Jan 1923) m. Donald (Francis) Davies (22 Mar 1853 – 3 April 1936)
        1. 1. John (Francis) Davies (11 July 1879 – 29 Apr 1946) m. Annie (E.) Hunneycutt (1 Feb 1882 – 28 Jul 1968)
        2. 2. Robert (Edward 'Ed') Davies (4 Sep 1880 – 24 Mar 1940) m. Eva (R) Davis (abt 1884 – )
        3. 3. William Davies (1 Nov 1881 – )
        4. 4. Arthur (Walter) Davies (2 Aug 1886 – 6 May 1930) m. Alma C (abt 1888 – )
        5. 5. Carl Davies (Apr 1890 – )
        6. 6. Donald (Francis) Davies (2 Jul 1891 – 5 Jul 1957) m. Alta (I) Davies (abt 1898 – 29 Jan 1971)
        7. 7. Ellen (M) Davies (28 Jun 1894 – 20 Sep 1959)
    11. 11. Mary (F) Galloway (1830 – )
    12. 12. Levi (Beaver Campbell) Galloway (12 Feb 1832 – 1894)

Matthew Galloway's Timeline

5 Records

1759
15 Dec 1759
Birth of Matthew Galloway in Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States
Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States
1800
1800
Age 41
Matthew Galloway resided here in No Township, Oglethorpe County, GA
No Township, Oglethorpe County, GA
1820
1820
Age 61
Matthew Galloway resided here in Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
1824
14 Feb 1824
Age 65
Death of Matthew Galloway in Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States
Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States
1824
1 Feb 1824
Age 65
Matthew Galloway - Probate in Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1759
    Event Place: Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 68.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BSF.
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: No Township, Oglethorpe County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Oglethorpe, Georgia; Roll: M33_7; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1824
    Event Place: Ogelthorpe, Georgia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Oglethorpe County Will Book, 1794-1903; Author: Oglethorpe County. Registers Office (Georgia); Probate Place: Oglethorpe, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1824
    Event Place: Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Oglethorpe County Will Book, 1794-1903; Author: Oglethorpe County. Registers Office (Georgia); Probate Place: Oglethorpe, Georgia
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