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Matthew ) Woodrow 1778 – 1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1778

Birth Location: Honiton, Devon, England

Death Date: 20 Jul 1860

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: John Woodrow

Mother: Mary QUICK

Spouse(s): Isabella Ramsey

Children(s): John Woodrow, Matthew Woodrow, George Woodrow, Sarah Woodrow, Henry Woodrow, James Woodrow

In 1778, Matthew ) Woodrow entered the world in Honiton, Devon, England, born to John Woodrow and Mary QUICK. In 1798, Matthew ) Woodrow resided in Bridgwater, Somerset, England. Matthew ) Woodrow married Isabella Ramsey, and had children including John Woodrow, Matthew Woodrow, George Woodrow, Sarah Woodrow, Henry Woodrow, James Woodrow. Matthew ) Woodrow passed away in 1860 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1778, Matthew ) Woodrow entered the world in Honiton, Devon, England, born to John Woodrow and Mary QUICK.
  • In 1798, Matthew ) Woodrow resided in Bridgwater, Somerset, England.
  • Matthew ) Woodrow married Isabella Ramsey, and had children including John Woodrow, Matthew Woodrow, George Woodrow, Sarah Woodrow, Henry Woodrow, James Woodrow.
  • Matthew ) Woodrow passed away in 1860 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Woodrow
1757 – 1847
Birth Location: TurnersPuddle, Dorset, England
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Mary QUICK
1758 – 1822
Birth Location: Honiton, Devon, England
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Spouses(s)

Isabella Ramsey
1788 – 1858
Birth Location: n/s
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Children(s)

John Woodrow
1806 – 1875
Birth Location: darlington, Durham, England
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Matthew Woodrow
1812 –
Birth Location: St. Cuthbert's, Darlington, Durham, England
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George Woodrow
1819 – 1891
Birth Location: Honiton, Devon, England
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Sarah Woodrow
1820 –
Birth Location: devon england
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Henry Woodrow
1823 –
Birth Location: Bradford, St Peter (Bradford Cathedral), Yorkshire, England
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James Woodrow
1853 – 1918
Birth Location: –
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Matthew Woodrow's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Woodrow
1778 – 1860
Birth Place: Honiton, Devon, England
Parents
John Woodrow
1757 – 1847
TurnersPuddle, Dorset, England
Mary QUICK
1758 – 1822
Honiton, Devon, England
Grandparents
John Woodrow
1731 – 1788
Affpuddle, Dorset, England
Tabitha Arnold
1734 – 1779
Abbotsbury, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
John Woodrow
1700 – 1767
Mary Easter
1709 – 1779
Robert Arnold
1670 –
Elizabeth Gerdnor
1680 – 1746
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Woodrow
1668 – 1731
Dorothy Miller
1675 – 1715

Matthew Woodrow's Descendants

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Matthew ()) Woodrow (1778 – 20 Jul 1860) m. Isabella Ramsey (1788 – Jun 1858)
  1. 1. John Woodrow (4 Jul 1806 – July 1875)
  2. 2. Matthew Woodrow (1 Jul 1812 – )
  3. 3. George Woodrow (abt 1819 – Mar 1891) m. Mary (Ann) Middleton (abt 1820 – abt 1858) m. Hannah Benn (1827 – 1899)
    1. 1. James Woodrow (1843 – December 1906)
    2. 2. Sarah (Ann) Woodrow (1849 – December 25 1916)
    3. 3. Rose Woodrow (1850 – Juy 1923)
    4. 4. Henry (Barton (Harry)) Woodrow (abt 1854 – 22 Jun 1914) m. Louisa Ediker (May 14 1850 – 2 Aug 1921)
      1. 1. Henry (B) Woodrow (1876 – 1962)
      2. 2. George (Herbert) Woodrow (Apr 1878 – 12 Nov 1962) m. Rosalie (Hannah Elizabeth) Newman (April 24 1887 – April 18 1980)
        1. 1. Rosalie (Elizabeth Louise) Woodrow (1913 Oct – BF 1946)
        2. 2. Lillian (Grace) Woodrow (1915 Jan – 21 January 1998)
        3. 3. Georgina Woodrow (19 September 1916 – unknown)
        4. 4. Clara (Grace) Woodrow (1918 – October 4 1956)
      3. 3. Charles (Wentworth) Woodrow (1880 – 1955) m. Nellie (May) Joyce (24 Aug 1884 – 1969)
        1. 1. Clarissa (Maude) Woodrow (4 Dec 1903 – 20 Apr 1935)
        2. 2. Charles (Louis) Woodrow (12 Dec 1905 – 5 Nov 1974)
        3. 3. Nellie (Georgina) Woodrow (17 Feb 1908 – 1951)
        4. 4. Burton (Stuart) Woodrow (6 May 1910 – 21 Sep 1997)
        5. 5. William (Clyde) Woodrow (29 Oct 1912 – 4 Apr 2003)
        6. 6. Grace (Louise) Woodrow (10 Jul 1915 – )
        7. 7. Velma (Larine) Woodrow (24 Oct 1917 – 3 Apr 2015)
        8. 8. Christina (May) Woodrow (25 Dec 1919 – 18 Mar 2012)
        9. 9. Joyce (M) Woodrow (1921 – 21 Jan 2013)
      4. 4. Grace (Louise) Woodrow (31 Aug 1882 – 1984) m. John McKenna (May 6 1881 – 1955)
        1. 1. Jessie (Louise) McKenna (March 13 1910 – 25 Sep 1988) m. Robert (Roy) Mahood (May 30, 1902 – July 30, 1985)
        2. 2. John (H) McKenna (1918 – )
      5. 5. John (Edward) Woodrow (3 Jul 1884 – October 12 1952) m. Annie (Charlotte) Fowler (14 September, 1886 – October 13 1963)
        1. 1. Jean Woodrow (October 23 1914 – 2 Feb 1976)
      6. 6. Thos (Albert) Woodrow (31 Oct 1886 – 6 Oct 1947) m. Gertrude (Eveline) Chandler (April 20 1893 – October 1972)
        1. 1. Kenneth (W) Woodrow (abt 1917 – 1978) m. Helen Snyder (1925 – 2004)
        2. 2. Melville (Albert ( Gordon)) Woodrow (26 June 1922 – 2006) m. Shirley (Althea) Waites (28 Dec 1928 – 10 May 2012)
        3. 3. Marilyn Woodrow (1 Dec 1932 – 27 August 2023) m. Edward (Francis) Birkland (December 6 1930 – December 9 2007)
      7. 7. Pearl Kenny (Abt. 1888 – )
      8. 8. Clara (Bella) Woodrow (15 Jun 1889 – 15 Feb 1948) m. William (Stuart) Moulds (abt 1891 – 11 Apr 1931)
        1. 1. Margaret (Louise) Moulds (April 9 1913 – August 28 1991)
        2. 2. Marjorie (Grace) Moulds (26 Oct 1915 – Nov 1994)
        3. 3. Ruth Moulds (1920 – )
      9. 9. Frank (Louis) Woodrow (30 Jan 1896 – 15 Jul 1938)
    5. 5. Squire Woodrow (1854 – February 2 1919)
    6. 6. William Woodrow (1857 – )
    7. 7. Jesse Woodrow (1859 – 1922)
    8. 8. Matthew Woodrow (1862 – 1936)
    9. 9. Ben Woodrow (23 October 1867 – 1890)
  4. 4. Sarah Woodrow (1820 – )
  5. 5. Henry Woodrow (Abt. 1823 – )
  6. 6. James Woodrow (10 Jun 1853 – 10 Jul 1918)

Matthew Woodrow's Timeline

4 Records

1778
1778
Birth of Matthew ) Woodrow in Honiton, Devon, England
Honiton, Devon, England
1778
5 Nov 1778
Matthew ) Woodrow was baptized in Honiton On Otter,Devon,England
Honiton On Otter,Devon,England
1798
1798
Age 20
Matthew ) Woodrow resided here in Bridgwater, Somerset, England
Bridgwater, Somerset, England
1860
20 Jul 1860
Age 82
Death of Matthew ) Woodrow in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1778
    Event Place: Honiton, Devon, England
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1778
    Event Place: Honiton On Otter,Devon,England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
    [2] Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Bridgwater, Somerset, England
    Record Source: UK, Land Tax Redemption, 1798, The National Archives; Kew, Richmond; Surrey, Land Tax Redemption Office: Quotas and Assessments, IR23; Piece: 73

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England
    Record Source: England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wibsey. Bradford.
    Record Source: UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 193/1032/Woo-Woo

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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