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Melvin Craig Matthews 1876–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 11, 1876

Birth Location: Sewickey Mill, WV, USA

Death Date: 26 May 1963

Death Location: Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: George Matthews

Mother: Elizabeth Price

Spouse(s): Katie Haney, Catherine Haney

Children(s): John Matthews, William Matthews, Ewing Matthews, Gladys Matthews

In 1876, Melvin Craig Matthews entered the world in Sewickey Mill, WV, USA, born to George Walter Matthews And Elizabeth Price. In 1880, Melvin Craig Matthews resided in Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States. In 1900, Melvin Craig Matthews resided in Uniontown borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania. Melvin Craig Matthews married Catherine C Haney, Katie M Haney, and had children including Ewing J Matthews, Gladys H Matthews, John Frederick Matthews, William Haney Matthews. Melvin Craig Matthews passed away in 1963 in Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, Melvin Craig Matthews entered the world in Sewickey Mill, WV, USA, born to George Walter Matthews And Elizabeth Price.
  • In 1880, Melvin Craig Matthews resided in Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States.
  • In 1900, Melvin Craig Matthews resided in Uniontown borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
  • Melvin Craig Matthews married Catherine C Haney, Katie M Haney, and had children including Ewing J Matthews, Gladys H Matthews, John Frederick Matthews, William Haney Matthews.
  • Melvin Craig Matthews passed away in 1963 in Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Matthews
1829–1900
Birth Location: Mt. Washington, Fayette, PA, USA
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Elizabeth Price
1830–1900
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
EP

Spouses(s)

Katie Haney
1880–
Birth Location: Irwin Station, WV, USA
KH
Catherine Haney
1885–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
CH

Children(s)

John Matthews
1912–
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia, USA
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William Matthews
1910–1969
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Ewing Matthews
1905–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
EM
Gladys Matthews
1903–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
GM

Melvin Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Melvin Matthews
1876–1963
Birth Place: Sewickey Mill, WV, USA
Parents
George Walter Matthews
1829–1900
Mt. Washington, Fayette, PA, USA
Elizabeth Price
1830–1900
Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
James Matthews
1799–1868
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Catherine Taylor
1800–1872
West Virginia, USA (Then Viginia)
Joseph Price
1787–1861
Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA
Anne Clement
1795–1873
,, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Matthews
1757–1804
Margaret Parks
1767–1851
Benjamin Price
1748–1810
Winifred Owens
1753–1853
Jacob Clement
1770–1816
Elizabeth Minor
1771–1831
2nd-Great-Grandparents
1731–1770
Sarah Garner
1738–
Mary Barnes
1746–1835
Vincent Owens
1720–1802
Winifred Lehew
1726–1802
Samuel Minor
1739–1826
Ann Tindall
1748–1830

Melvin Matthews's Descendants

1.
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Melvin (Craig) Matthews (Jan 11, 1876–26 May 1963) m. Katie (M.) Haney (abt 1880–) m. Catherine (C.) Haney (27 Apr 1885–)
  1. 1. John (Frederick) Matthews 1912–
  2. 2. William (Haney) Matthews 1910–1969 m. Ella (R.) Shephard 1911–
  3. 3. Ewing (J.) Matthews 1905–
  4. 4. Gladys (H.) Matthews 1903–

Melvin Matthews's Timeline

10 Records

1876
Jan 11, 1876
Birth of Melvin Craig Matthews in Sewickey Mill, WV, USA
Sewickey Mill, WV, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Melvin Craig Matthews resided here in Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States
Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 24
Melvin Craig Matthews resided here in Uniontown borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Uniontown borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 34
Melvin Craig Matthews resided here in Castlewood, Russell, Virginia
Castlewood, Russell, Virginia
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
Melvin Craig Matthews resided here in Russell, Virginia
Russell, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 44
Melvin Craig Matthews resided here in Castlewood, Russell, Virginia
Castlewood, Russell, Virginia
1927
1927
Age 51
Melvin Craig Matthews resided here in Dante, Virginia, USA
Dante, Virginia, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 64
Melvin Craig Matthews resided here in Dante, Russell, Virginia, United States
Dante, Russell, Virginia, United States
1951
Before 1951
Age 75
Melvin Craig Matthews resided here in Virginia
Virginia
1963
26 May 1963
Age 87
Death of Melvin Craig Matthews in St Paul, Wise, Virginia, USA
St Paul, Wise, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 11, 1876
    Event Place: Sewickey Mill, WV, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dante, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T627_4292; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 84-1.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 719.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Russell; Roll: 1991161
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Family History Film: 1255411; Page: 234A; Enumeration District: 058; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1411; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 68; FHL microfilm: 1241411.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0054; Image: 122; FHL microfilm: 1375661.
    [8] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grant, Preston, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grant, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1411; Family History Film: 1255411; Page: 234A; Enumeration District: 058; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Uniontown borough, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Uniontown, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1411; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 68; FHL microfilm: 1241411.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T624_1648; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0054; Image: 122; FHL microfilm: 1375661.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Russell; Roll: 1991161

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Castlewood, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 71; Image: 719.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Dante, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dante, Russell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dante, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T627_4292; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 84-1.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Georgia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1963
    Event Place: St Paul, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Castlewood, Russell County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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