YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Matthew Langford 1775–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1775

Birth Location: Henry, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 21 Jun 1861

Death Location: Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA

Father: Eli Sr.

Mother: Sarah Langford

Spouse(s): Margaret Nelson

Children(s): Elijah Langford

Matthew Langford was born in 1775 in Henry, Virginia, United States, the child of Eli Langford Sr And Sarah Panola Langford. In 1800, Matthew Langford resided in Pendleton District, South Carolina. In 1850, Matthew Langford resided in Liberty, White, Arkansas, USA. Matthew Langford married Margaret Gean Peggy Nelson, and had children including Elijah Langford. Matthew Langford passed away in 1861 in Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA.

Find more search results for Matthew Langford
ML

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Matthew Langford was born in 1775 in Henry, Virginia, United States, the child of Eli Langford Sr And Sarah Panola Langford.
  • In 1800, Matthew Langford resided in Pendleton District, South Carolina.
  • In 1850, Matthew Langford resided in Liberty, White, Arkansas, USA.
  • Matthew Langford married Margaret Gean Peggy Nelson, and had children including Elijah Langford.
  • Matthew Langford passed away in 1861 in Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Sr.
1754–1820
Birth Location: Wilks, North Carolina, United States
ES
Sarah Langford
1750–1810
Birth Location: Virginia USA
SL

Spouses(s)

Margaret Nelson
1779–1864
Birth Location: VA, USA
MN

Children(s)

Elijah Langford
1800–1862
Birth Location: Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
EL

Matthew Langford's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Langford
1775–1861
Birth Place: Henry, Virginia, United States
Parents
Eli Langford Sr.
1754–1820
Wilks, North Carolina, United States
Sarah (Panola) Langford
1750–1810
Virginia USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Matthew Langford's Descendants

1.
ML
Matthew Langford (22 Sep 1775–21 Jun 1861) m. Margaret (Gean (Peggy)) Nelson (22 Oct 1779–25 Jan 1864)
  1. 1. Elijah Langford 1800–1862 m. Mary Malloy 1800–1832 m. Manerva (Elizabeth Ferris) McClaren 1821–1909
    1. 1. Sarah (Ann Mary Jane) Langford 1830–1883 m. Green Ferguson 1828– m. Robert McClanahan 1823–1875
      1. 1. Sarah (S) Ferguson 1846–1910 m. Amzi Warren 1828–1891
        1. 1. Maude (Anne) Warren 1880–1962 m. Caleb (Lee) Knott 1875–1967
        2. 2. Jessie (Bell) Warren 1870–1911
        3. 3. John (Goodloe\Goodlow) Warren 1872–1942 m. Lucy (Victoria) Matlock 1885–1962
        4. 4. Minnie (Dorcas) Warren 1874–1951 m. John Elvington 1866–1944
        5. 5. Robert (Sidney "Rob") Warren 1878–1945 m. Adeline ("Addie") Stricklin 1898–1992
        6. 6. Lela (A) Warren 1884–1892
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) Ferguson 1849– m. James Miller 1842–
      3. 3. William (R Ferguson) (McClanahan) 1851–1925 m. Fredona (Martha "Dona") Carter 1856–1933
        1. 1. Lucy (D) Mcclanahan 1895–
        2. 2. Walter (R.) McClanahan 1891–1940
      4. 4. Malissa McClanahan 1855– m. Jesse (Wiley) Johnson 1854–1930
        1. 1. Robert (Lemuel) Johnson 1877–1954
      5. 5. Robert (Fulton) McClanahan 1857–1930 m. Nora Boshears 1875–1911
        1. 1. Paul McClanahan 1902–1970
        2. 2. Hume McClanahan 1899–1935 m. Nellie (G) Clifton 1906–
        3. 3. Beulah McClanahan 1895–1927
      6. 6. Martha McClanahan 1860–1932
      7. 7. Nancy (Priscilla) McClanahan 1862–1946 m. Andrew (Jackson) West 1845–1930
        1. 1. Jenny West 1884–
        2. 2. Homer (R) West 1889–
      8. 8. Sena McClanahan 1869–1961
    2. 2. Bird (Moore) Langford 1852–1933
    3. 3. John (C. B.) Langford 1861–

Matthew Langford's Timeline

4 Records

1775
22 Sep 1775
Birth of Matthew Langford in Henry, Virginia, United States
Henry, Virginia, United States
1800
1800
Age 25
Matthew Langford resided here in Pendleton District, South Carolina
Pendleton District, South Carolina
1850
1850
Age 75
Matthew Langford resided here in Liberty, White, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, White, Arkansas, USA
1861
21 Jun 1861
Age 86
Death of Matthew Langford in Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1775
    Event Place: Henry, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 83.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: EEL
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Liberty, White, Arkansas; Roll: M432_31; Page: 463B; Image: 330

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 112; Image: 223; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Liberty, White, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Liberty, White, Arkansas; Roll: M432_31; Page: 463B; Image: 330

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1861
    Event Place: Van Buren, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Find more search results for Matthew Langford

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE