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Matthew Peters 1801–1853 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1801

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 18 October 1853

Death Location: Chambers County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Peters

Mother: Laney Jordon

Spouse(s): Rhoda Peters

Children(s): Hollon Peters-Sorrell, Mahulda Sorrell, Matthew Peters, William Peters

In 1801, Matthew Peters entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to William Peters And Laney Jordon. In 1824, Matthew Peters resided in Putnam, Georgia, USA. In 1830, Matthew Peters resided in Crawford, Georgia, USA. Matthew Peters married Rhoda Evans Peters, and had children including Hollon Peters Sorrell, Mahulda Mariah Peters Sorrell, Matthew Jordan Peters, William B Peters. Matthew Peters passed away in 1853 in Chambers County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1801, Matthew Peters entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to William Peters And Laney Jordon.
  • In 1824, Matthew Peters resided in Putnam, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1830, Matthew Peters resided in Crawford, Georgia, USA.
  • Matthew Peters married Rhoda Evans Peters, and had children including Hollon Peters Sorrell, Mahulda Mariah Peters Sorrell, Matthew Jordan Peters, William B Peters.
  • Matthew Peters passed away in 1853 in Chambers County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Peters
1766–1842
Birth Location: New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
WP
Laney Jordon
1769–
Birth Location: Craven County, North Carolina, USA
LJ

Spouses(s)

Rhoda Peters
1805–1837
Birth Location: Putnam County GA
RP

Children(s)

Hollon Peters-Sorrell
1828–1907
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
HP
Mahulda Sorrell
1824–1855
Birth Location: Georgia
MS
Matthew Peters
1830–1890
Birth Location: Georgia
MP
William Peters
1829–1850
Birth Location: Georgia
WP

Matthew Peters's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Peters
1801–1853
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
William Peters
1766–1842
New Bern, Craven, North Carolina, USA
Laney Jordon
1769–
Craven County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William Jordon
1732–1791
Nansemond, Virginia
Sylvia (Sarah Laney) Goodwin
1728–
Bertie County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Jordan
1709–1787
Mildred Hill
1715–1799
William III
1710–1753
Martha Kearney
1710–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Jordan
1688–1759
Prudence Driver
1690–1763
William Godwin
1689–1736
Ann Pitt
1689–1736
Elizabeth Godwin
1693–1761

Matthew Peters's Descendants

1.
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Matthew Peters (1801–18 October 1853) m. Rhoda (Evans) Peters (abt 1805–bef 1837)
  1. 1. Hollon Peters-Sorrell 1828–1907 m. Francis ('Frank' Marion) Sorrell 1825–1909
    1. 1. Francis (Laney) Sorrells 1849–1921 m. Richard (Lewis) Britt 1834–1914
      1. 1. Iris (May Britt) Partridge 1889–1912 m. Jesse (Wesley) Partridge 1884–1970
        1. 1. John (Richard) Partridge 1910–2002 m. Zana (Agnes) Caldwell 1912–1948
        2. 2. S. (M.) Partridge 1912–1999
        3. 3. Annie Partridge 1909–2000 m. James (H) Hammock 1901–
      2. 2. Vanie Partridge 1871–1960 m. Jesse (Wesley) Partridge 1884–1970 m. Albert (M.) Craddock 1860–1905
        1. 1. Ollie (Clara Bess Partridge) Milam 1903–
        2. 2. Trupe Partridge 1905–
        3. 3. Matilda Milam 1895–1983
        4. 4. Dora Cradoc 1897–
        5. 5. George (O) Cradoc 1899–
      3. 3. Lula (Belle) Britt 1882–1942
      4. 4. Larry (Bryant "LB") Britt 1873–1946
      5. 5. Anna Britt 1870–1928
      6. 6. Earle (R) Britt 1885–1959
      7. 7. Suzannah (Sophronia) Britt 1880–1934
      8. 8. Francis (Marion) Britt 1878–1942
      9. 9. Mexicana Britt 1874–1928
      10. 10. Epsie (Corrine) Britt 1876–1940
    2. 2. William Sorrell 1851–1936
    3. 3. Corena Sorrell 1858–
    4. 4. Mary (Green (Molly)) Sorrell 1866–1959
    5. 5. Jack ('George' Sorrell sentenced to prison for illicit) distilling) 1868–1947 m. Inez (Irene) Herndon 1887–1941
      1. 1. Sue (Edna Esue) Sorrells 1923–2007
      2. 2. Lucille (Bertha) Sorrells 1914–2010
      3. 3. Vesper (Grady Jack) Sorrells 1909–1980
      4. 4. Frank (William) Sorrells 1919–1991
    6. 6. John ('Henry' Sorrell) (2C3X) 1854–1936
    7. 7. Matthew SORRELL 1865–
    8. 8. Jane SORRELL 1849–
    9. 9. Susanah (America Sorrell) Shaddix 1861–1940
    10. 10. Ruth (SORRELL) (2C3X) 1851–1975
  2. 2. Mahulda (Mariah Peters) Sorrell 1824–1855
  3. 3. Matthew (Jordan) Peters 1830–1890
  4. 4. William (B) Peters 1829–1850

Matthew Peters's Timeline

7 Records

1801
1801
Birth of Matthew Peters in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1824
1824
Age 23
Matthew Peters resided here in Putnam, Georgia, USA
Putnam, Georgia, USA
1830
1830
Age 29
Matthew Peters resided here in Crawford, Georgia, USA
Crawford, Georgia, USA
1840
1840
Age 39
Matthew Peters resided here in Chambers, Alabama, USA
Chambers, Alabama, USA
1850
1850
Age 49
Matthew Peters was employed
None
1850
1850
Age 49
Matthew Peters resided here in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1853
18 October 1853
Age 52
Death of Matthew Peters in Marcoot, Chambers County, Alabama, USA
Marcoot, Chambers County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1801
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 19, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 310a
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1824
    Event Place: Putnam, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Property Tax Digests, Georgia Archives; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tax Digests 1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Crawford, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Crawford, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 16; Page: 405; Family History Library Film: 0007036

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 205; Family History Library Film: 0002332

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, U.S., State Census, 1820-1866
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 19, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 2; Page: 310a

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 October 1853
    Event Place: Marcoot, Chambers County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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