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Simon Matthews 1834–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Oct 1834

Birth Location: Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 4 Jan 1878

Death Location: Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, USA

Father: George Matthews

Mother: Lydia Compton

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Totten

Children(s): Asa Matthews

In 1834, Simon Matthews entered the world in Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA, born to George Matthews And Lydia Compton. In 1870, Simon Matthews resided in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA. Simon Matthews married Elizabeth Ann Totten, and had children including Asa Totten Matthews. Simon Matthews passed away in 1878 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Simon Matthews entered the world in Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA, born to George Matthews And Lydia Compton.
  • In 1870, Simon Matthews resided in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA.
  • Simon Matthews married Elizabeth Ann Totten, and had children including Asa Totten Matthews.
  • Simon Matthews passed away in 1878 in Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Simon Matthews's Ancestors

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Simon Matthews
1834–1878
Birth Place: Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Parents
George Matthews
1803–1890
Emmitsburg, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Lydia Compton
1815–1908
Berlin, Somerset County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Samuel (Chidley) Matthews
1757–1804
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Margaret Parks
1767–1851
Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Robert Compton
1764–1856
New Jersey, USA
Lydia Brown
1783–1847
New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
1731–1770
Sarah Garner
1738–
Mary Barnes
1746–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
1710–1780
John Garner
1709–1755
Sarah Urquhart
1711–1748
Thomas Jr.
1731–1753

Simon Matthews's Descendants

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Simon Matthews (20 Oct 1834–4 Jan 1878) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Totten (16 Feb 1841–9 Dec 1924)
  1. 1. Asa (Totten) Matthews 1875–1957 m. Mary (Eleanor) Hoye 1884–

Simon Matthews's Timeline

3 Records

1834
20 Oct 1834
Birth of Simon Matthews in Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
Simon Matthews resided here in District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1878
4 Jan 1878
Age 44
Death of Simon Matthews
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1834
    Event Place: Grantsville, Garrett, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 23B; Family History Library Film: 552065

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 2, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: M593_566; Page: 23B; Family History Library Film: 552065

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jan 1878

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grantsville, Garrett County, Maryland, USA

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