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Richard Matthews 1736 – 1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1736

Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1799

Death Location: Robertson, Tennessee, USA

Father: Captain Matthews

Mother: Betsy Archer

Spouse(s): Elinor Bradshaw

Children(s): Elizabeth Matthews

Early life: Richard Matthews arrived in Augusta, Virginia, USA in 1736, born to Captain John Matthews and Betsy Ann Margaret Archer. Over time, Richard Matthews formed a family with Elinor Bradshaw, which included Elizabeth "Betsy" Matthews. Richard Matthews concluded life in Robertson, Tennessee, USA in 1799.

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Parents

Captain Matthews
1697 – 1788
Birth Location: Ireland
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Betsy Archer
1701 – 1755
Birth Location: Strabane, Tyrone, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Elinor Bradshaw
1743 – 1793
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Matthews
1775 – 1799
Birth Location: Rockbridge, Virginia, United States
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 1736
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1799
    Event Place: Robertson, Tennessee, USA
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