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Samuel Mathews 1685–1718 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1685

Birth Location: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1718

Death Location: Richmond, Virginia, United States

Father: John Mathews

Mother: Elizabeth Tavenor

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Braxton

Children(s): Elizabeth Mathews, Mary Mathews, Mary Mathews, Isaac Mathews, John Matthews, John Mathews, Francis Mathews, Mary Mathews, John Matthews

In 1685, Samuel Mathews entered the world in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States, born to John Mathews And Elizabeth Tavenor. In 1624, Samuel Mathews resided in James City County, VA. Samuel Mathews married Elizabeth Braxton, and had children including Elizabeth Mathews, Francis Mathews, Isaac Edward Mathews, John Mathews, John Matthews, Mary Mathews. Samuel Mathews passed away in 1718 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1685, Samuel Mathews entered the world in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States, born to John Mathews And Elizabeth Tavenor.
  • In 1624, Samuel Mathews resided in James City County, VA.
  • Samuel Mathews married Elizabeth Braxton, and had children including Elizabeth Mathews, Francis Mathews, Isaac Edward Mathews, John Mathews, John Matthews, Mary Mathews.
  • Samuel Mathews passed away in 1718 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mathews
1661–1702
Birth Location: Denbeigh, Warwick, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Tavenor
1650–1710
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Braxton
1685–1705
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Mathews
1702–1751
Birth Location: St George Parish, Spotsylvania, Virginia, United States
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Mary Mathews
1700–1782
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Mary Mathews
1700–1739
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Isaac Mathews
1700–1769
Birth Location: King and Queen, Virginia, United States
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John Matthews
1703–1729
Birth Location: Richmond, King and Queen, Virginia, United States
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John Mathews
1704–1757
Birth Location: King and Queen, Virginia, United States
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Francis Mathews
1706–
Birth Location: –
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Mary Mathews
1700–1739
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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John Matthews
1703–1729
Birth Location: Richmond, King and Queen, Virginia, United States
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Samuel Mathews's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Mathews
1685–1718
Birth Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Mathews
1661–1702
Denbeigh, Warwick, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Tavenor
1650–1710
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Lt (Col Samuel) Mathews
1630–1660
Mathews Manor, Virginia, United States
Mary (Frances) Hinton
1628–1660
Virginia, United States
Michael Tavenor
1635–
, York, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Mathews's Descendants

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Samuel Mathews (1685–1718) m. Elizabeth Braxton (1685–1705)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Mathews 1702–1751 m. Robert Taliaferro 1687–1728 m. Moseley Battaley 1690–1757 m. Richard Taliaferro 1705–1779
    1. 1. Samuel Taliaferro 1713–1798
    2. 2. William Taliaferro 1720–1760 m. Katherine Hay 1720– m. Katherine Hay 1625–
    3. 3. Mary Taliaferro 1724–1792
    4. 4. Sarah Taliaferro 1727–1784
    5. 5. Ann Battaley 1740–1783
    6. 6. Elizabeth Battaley 1732–1771
    7. 7. Frances Battaley 1729–1756
    8. 8. John Battaley 1738–
    9. 9. Samuel Battaley 1734–1758
    10. 10. Richard (Taliaferro) Jr 1732–1789 m. Rebecca Cocke 1772–1837
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Jacqueline) Taliaferro 1807–1900 m. Samuel (E.) McClelland 1792–1872
        1. 1. Martha ("Mattie") McClelland 1822–1843
        2. 2. Rebecca (Frances) McClelland 1828–1903
        3. 3. Mattie Nichols 1860–
      2. 2. Jefferson (R.) Taliaferro 1801–1870
      3. 3. Sarah Taliaferro 1804–1898
      4. 4. Kitura (Rebecca "Kitty") Taliaferro 1805–1846
      5. 5. William Taliaferro 1812–1888
      6. 6. Matilda Taliaferro 1793–1875
      7. 7. Nancy Taliaferro 1799–1799
      8. 8. Emily Taliaferro 1795–1837
      9. 9. Jones (T.) Taliaferro 1796–1880
      10. 10. James (Riddle) Taliaferro 1812–1888
      11. 11. Rebecca Taliaferro 1812–1846
    11. 11. Elizabeth (Giles) Taliaferro 1725–1786 m. George Wythe 1726–1806 m. Thomas Stribling 1684–1755 m. Thomas McGuire 1701–1786 m. Cornelius (McGuire) Sr. 1725–1779
      1. 1. Francis Stribling 1720–1796
      2. 2. Lt (Col William Thomas) McGuire 1748–1834 m. Mary (Ann "Polly") Shirley 1762–1845
        1. 1. Arthur (Joseph) McGuire 1774–1868
        2. 2. William (Mc) Guire 1780–1862
        3. 3. Mary McGuire 1783–1856
        4. 4. Hannah McGuire 1785–1870
        5. 5. Precilla McGuire 1800–1860
        6. 6. Rachel McGuire 1790–1837
        7. 7. Squire McGuire 1785–1850
        8. 8. Eleanor McGuire 1795–1850
        9. 9. Nancy McGuire –1856
        10. 10. Joshua McGuire 1793–
        11. 11. Lucinda McGuire 1777–1799
        12. 12. Maryann McGuire 1807–
        13. 13. John (Peyton) McGuire 1779–1779
        14. 14. Betty (McGuire) Holt 1803–1887
        15. 15. John McGuyre 1748–1834
        16. 16. Sarah ("Sallie" McGuire) (West) 1785–1861
        17. 17. Dr. (John A) McGuire 1801–1866 m. Mary (Elizabeth 'Molly') Yell 1807–1858
        18. 18. Infant McGuire 1778–1779
        19. 19. Thomas (William) McGuire 1781–1861 m. Ann Lee 1785–1872
        20. 20. Mary (Elizabeth "Polly") Mcguire 1783–1856 m. Joseph West 1800–1875
        21. 21. Catherine ("Katy") McGuire 1789–1860 m. Peter Lee 1780–1840
        22. 22. William (Thomas McGuire) Jr. 1794–1837 m. Mary Ditto 1794–1839
        23. 23. Cornelius ("Neely") McGuire 1798–1883 m. Jane Glover 1807–1898
        24. 24. Elizabeth ("Bettie") McGuire 1803–1887 m. Henry Holt 1792–1864
      3. 3. Thomas McGuire 1742–1790
      4. 4. James McGuire 1744–1782
      5. 5. Cornelius (Jr) McGuire 1746–1810
      6. 6. Sarah McGuire 1759–1799 m. Robert Rayburn 1755–1831
      7. 7. John McGuire 1753–1825 m. Elizabeth Cottle 1760–1825
      8. 8. Christina McGuire 1755–1807 m. Charles Gatliff 1748–1838
        1. 1. Moses Gatliff 1783–1840 m. Mary Walker 1795–1851
        2. 2. Conelius Gatliff 1777–1836
  2. 2. Mary Mathews 1700–1782
  3. 3. Mary Mathews 1700–1739
  4. 4. Isaac (Edward) Mathews 1700–1769
  5. 5. John Matthews 1703–1729
  6. 6. John Mathews 1704–1757 m. Betsy (Ann) Archer 1701–1755
  7. 7. Francis Mathews 1706–
  8. 8. Mary Mathews 1700–1739
  9. 9. John Matthews 1703–1729

Samuel Mathews's Timeline

3 Records

1624
1624
Samuel Mathews resided here in James City County, VA
James City County, VA
1685
1685
Birth of Samuel Mathews in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
1718
1718
Age 33
Death of Samuel Mathews in Richmond, Virginia, United States
Richmond, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1624
    Event Place: James City County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Some Prominent Virginia Families, Vol. IV

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1718
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, United States
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