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Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews 1857–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Sep 1857

Birth Location: Webster County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 20 OCT 1947

Death Location: Erath County, Texas, USA

Father: John Matthews

Mother: Catherine Matthews

Spouse(s): Elias Sechrist

Children(s): John Sechrist, A Sechrist, Alvin Sechrist, Jesse Sechrist, Joe Sechrist, Gracie Sechrist, Odie Sechrist

Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews was born in 1857 in Webster County, Missouri, USA, the child of John Matthews And Catherine Matthews. In 1860, Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided in Miller, Maries, Missouri, United States. Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews married Elias Sechrist, and had children including A S Sechrist, Alvin G Sechrist, Gracie C Sechrist, Jesse Sylvanus Sechrist, Joe L Sechrist, John C Sechrist, Odie Levi Sechrist. Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews passed away in 1947 in Erath County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews was born in 1857 in Webster County, Missouri, USA, the child of John Matthews And Catherine Matthews.
  • In 1860, Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided in Miller, Maries, Missouri, United States.
  • Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews married Elias Sechrist, and had children including A S Sechrist, Alvin G Sechrist, Gracie C Sechrist, Jesse Sylvanus Sechrist, Joe L Sechrist, John C Sechrist, Odie Levi Sechrist.
  • Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews passed away in 1947 in Erath County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Matthews
1837–1897
Birth Location: Richland Grove, Mercer, Illinois, USA
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Catherine Matthews
1837–1932
Birth Location: Kentucky
CM

Spouses(s)

Elias Sechrist
1857–1934
Birth Location: Davidson Co, NC
ES

Children(s)

John Sechrist
1887–1923
Birth Location: Benton, Arkansas
JS
A Sechrist
1882–1937
Birth Location: Victor, Erath, Texas
AS
Alvin Sechrist
1895–1971
Birth Location: Victor, Erath, Texas,
AS
Jesse Sechrist
1884–1961
Birth Location: Victor, Erath, Texas
JS
Joe Sechrist
1890–1983
Birth Location: Victor, Erath, Texas
JS
Gracie Sechrist
1899–1964
Birth Location: Exray, Erath, Texas
GS
Odie Sechrist
1892–1932
Birth Location: Victor, Erath, Texas
OS

Sarah Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Matthews
1857–1947
Birth Place: Webster County, Missouri, USA
Parents
John Matthews
1837–1897
Richland Grove, Mercer, Illinois, USA
Catherine Matthews
1837–1932
Kentucky
Grandparents
John Matthews
1803–1843
, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Susanah Richards
1818–1872
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Edmund Manus
1793–1880
Anson, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Manas
1814–1900
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
William Matthews
1770–
Martha McConnell
1771–1833
John Clark
1788–1873
Susan Johnson
1790–1830
John Maness
1770–1842
Sarah Griffith
1782–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Menees
1739–1811
Ann Wade
1744–1787

Sarah Matthews's Descendants

1.
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Sarah (Sadie Darcus) Matthews (7 Sep 1857–20 OCT 1947) m. Elias Sechrist (24 April 1857–17 July 1934)
  1. 1. John (C) Sechrist 1887–1923
  2. 2. A (S) Sechrist 1882–1937 m. Bertha (C) Sechrist 1882–1937
    1. 1. Quesesta Sechrist 1904–2005
    2. 2. Wanda (Nita) Sechrist 1903–
  3. 3. Alvin (G) Sechrist 1895–1971 m. Pearl (M) Sechrist 1896–
    1. 1. Willie (M) Sechrist 1916–
    2. 2. Dorsie (D) Sechrist 1925–
  4. 4. Jesse (Sylvanus) Sechrist 1884–1961 m. Estella (M) Sechrist 1885–1968
    1. 1. Nona (N) Sechrist 1905–1989
    2. 2. Ester Sechrist 1911–2001
    3. 3. Jettie (Fae Farmer) Sechrist 1917–2003 m. Johnny (Sewell) Adams 1919–2007
  5. 5. Joe (L) Sechrist 1890–1983 m. Elva (Edith Jude) Adcock 1910–1997 m. Mattie (A) Sechrist 1890–1932
    1. 1. Olen (Buster) Sechrist 1911–1969 m. Lula Reger 1922–1989
      1. 1. Merle Smithers 1938–2013
    2. 2. Alma (Jean) Sechrist 1915–1985
    3. 3. John (Albert) Sechrist 1917–1986
    4. 4. Carl (Wilson) Sechrist 1919–1984
    5. 5. Raymond (Dwain Sechrist) Sr 1931–1988
    6. 6. Juanita (D) Sechrist 1923–
    7. 7. Infant (Son (Joe)) Sechrist 1929–1929
    8. 8. Billy (Ray) Sechrist 1933–1933
    9. 9. Billie (Sue) Sechrist 1940–1966
    10. 10. Bobby (Neil) Sechrist 1945–1988
  6. 6. Gracie (C) Sechrist 1899–1964 m. H (E) Steele 1894–1963
    1. 1. Leslie (E) Steele 1918–1983 m. Ethelean Steele 1920–2000
      1. 1. Patsy (Carroll) Steele 1939–2016 m. Wayne (Autry) Edwards 1938–2006
    2. 2. Janiece (S) Dunn 1920–1988 m. Robert (L) Dunn 1911–
  7. 7. Odie (Levi) Sechrist 1892–1932 m. Juanita Sechrist 1896–1948
    1. 1. Joshua (Clement) Sechrist 1916–1962
    2. 2. Herbert (Gene) Sechrist 1918–1976
    3. 3. Jesse (Deason) Sechrist 1914–1996
    4. 4. Zelda (D) Sechrist 1921–
    5. 5. Odell (R) Sechrist 1922–

Sarah Matthews's Timeline

15 Records

1857
7 December 1857
Birth of Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews in Webster County, Missouri, USA
Webster County, Missouri, USA
1857
7 Sep 1857
Birth of Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews in Webster County, Missouri, USA
Webster County, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 3
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Miller, Maries, Missouri, United States
Miller, Maries, Missouri, United States
1870
1870
Age 13
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Roaring River, Barry, Missouri, United States
Roaring River, Barry, Missouri, United States
1880
1880
Age 23
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Sugar Creek, Benton, Arkansas, United States
Sugar Creek, Benton, Arkansas, United States
1900
1900
Age 43
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 73
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 78
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Rural, Erath, Texas
Rural, Erath, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 83
Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews resided here in Erath, Texas, United States
Erath, Texas, United States
1947
20 October 1947
Age 90
Death of Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews in Stephenville, Erath, Texas, USA
Stephenville, Erath, Texas, USA
1947
20 October 1947
Age 90
Death of Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews in Liberty, Erath, Texas
Liberty, Erath, Texas
1947
20 Oct 1947
Age 90
Death of Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews in Liberty, Erath, Texas
Liberty, Erath, Texas
1947
20 OCT 1947
Age 90
Death of Sarah Sadie Darcus Matthews in Liberty, Erath, Texas
Liberty, Erath, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 December 1857
    Event Place: Webster County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Erath, Texas; Roll: T627_4029; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 72-17
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas; Roll: T625_1801; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 460
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Erath, Texas; Roll: 2326; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0019; Image: 460.0; FHL microfilm: 2342060
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: 38; Family History Film: 1254038; Page: 420B; Enumeration District: 013; Image: 0846
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Roaring River, Barry, Missouri; Roll: M593_757; Page: 723A; Image: 157; Family History Library Film: 552256
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas; Roll: 1632; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1241632
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Miller, Maries, Missouri; Roll: M653_632; Page: 531; Image: 27; Family History Library Film: 803632
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2802.011; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas; Roll: T624_1551; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375564
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1857
    Event Place: Webster County, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Miller, Maries, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Miller, Maries, Missouri; Roll: M653_632; Page: 531; Image: 27; Family History Library Film: 803632

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Roaring River, Barry, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Roaring River, Barry, Missouri; Roll: M593_757; Page: 723A; Image: 157; Family History Library Film: 552256

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sugar Creek, Benton, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: 38; Family History Film: 1254038; Page: 420B; Enumeration District: 013; Image: 0846

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Erath, Texas; Roll: 1632; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0079; FHL microfilm: 1241632

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas; Roll: T624_1551; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 1375564

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Erath, Texas; Roll: T625_1801; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 460

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Erath, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 7, Erath, Texas; Roll: 2326; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0019; Image: 460.0; FHL microfilm: 2342060

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Erath, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Erath, Texas; Roll: T627_4029; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 72-17

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Erath, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Erath, Texas; Roll: T627_4029; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 72-17

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Stephenville, Erath, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 1947
    Event Place: Stephenville, Erath, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 October 1947
    Event Place: Liberty, Erath, Texas

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1947
    Event Place: Liberty, Erath, Texas

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 OCT 1947
    Event Place: Liberty, Erath, Texas

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Erath County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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