YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Thomas Mathis 1756–1829 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jun 1756

Birth Location: Halifax County, North Carolina Colony

Death Date: 20 Dec 1829

Death Location: Hancock County, Georgia, USA

Father: Thomas Mathis

Mother: Elizabeth Bright

Spouse(s): Mary Rutherford

Children(s): Thomas Matthews

Thomas Mathis was born in 1756 in Halifax County, North Carolina Colony, the child of Thomas Mathis And Elizabeth Bright. In 1784, Thomas Mathis resided in Halifax, North Carolina, United States. In 1786, Thomas Mathis resided in District #15, Halifax County, NC. Thomas Mathis married Mary Ann Rutherford, and had children including Thomas Mathis Mathews Matthews. Thomas Mathis passed away in 1829 in Hancock County, Georgia, USA.

Find more search results for Thomas Mathis
TM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Thomas Mathis was born in 1756 in Halifax County, North Carolina Colony, the child of Thomas Mathis And Elizabeth Bright.
  • In 1784, Thomas Mathis resided in Halifax, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1786, Thomas Mathis resided in District #15, Halifax County, NC.
  • Thomas Mathis married Mary Ann Rutherford, and had children including Thomas Mathis Mathews Matthews.
  • Thomas Mathis passed away in 1829 in Hancock County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Mathis
1700–1765
Birth Location: Halifax North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
TM
Elizabeth Bright
1710–1779
Birth Location: Halifax North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

Mary Rutherford
1757–1829
Birth Location: Chatham, North Carolina, USA
MR

Children(s)

Thomas Matthews
1775–1847
Birth Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
TM

Thomas Mathis's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Mathis
1756–1829
Birth Place: Halifax County, North Carolina Colony
Parents
Thomas Mathis
1700–1765
Halifax North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Bright
1710–1779
Halifax North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James Mathews
1680–1762
Charles City Co., VA, Virginia, USA
Mary (Jeane) Jordan
1682–1769
Halifax, Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James ⚜️
1650–1688
Elizabeth Braxton
1655–1688
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev. Sr
1605–1684

Thomas Mathis's Descendants

1.
TM
Thomas Mathis (9 Jun 1756–20 Dec 1829) m. Mary (Ann) Rutherford (10 May 1757–1829)
  1. 1. Thomas (Mathis \ Mathews \) Matthews 1775–1847 m. Annah (H) Davis 1794–1867
    1. 1. Abraham ("Abram") Mathis 1828–1885 m. Mary (Elizabeth "Polly') Curry 1832–1890
      1. 1. Leo Mathis 1859–1947 m. Laura Mathis 1872–1929 m. America Glass 1874–1900
        1. 1. Albert (Lee) Mathis 1913–2000 m. Belle Johnson 1914–1999
        2. 2. Lester Mathis 1900–1926 m. Jettie (M Anderson) (Mathis) 1900–1939
        3. 3. Robert (Gordon Mathis) Sr. 1892–1975 m. Bertha (Emaline) Mathis 1893–1964
        4. 4. Montgomery (G) Mathis 1896–1959 m. Mattie (Rebecca) Johnson 1898–1970
        5. 5. Ester Johnson 1900–1978 m. Robert (Louis) Johnson 1904–1955
      2. 2. Isaac (Thomas "Bud") Mathis 1862–1920
      3. 3. Nancy (Emaline) Johnson 1860–1951 m. James (A) Johnson 1861–1942
        1. 1. Lindsay (M) Johnson 1886–
        2. 2. Cora (E) Johnson 1888–
        3. 3. Victoria Johnson 1890–
        4. 4. Perlie Johnson 1891–
        5. 5. Spurgeon Johnson 1893–
        6. 6. Lusha Johnson 1896–
        7. 7. Julia Johnson 1898–
      4. 4. Dewitt (Clinton) Mathis 1868–1924
      5. 5. William Mathis 1869–1954
      6. 6. Martha Poteat 1856–1903
      7. 7. Ann (Annie Elizabeth) Mathis 1852–1880
      8. 8. David Mathis 1863–1954
    2. 2. Thomas (C) Mathis 1819–1900
    3. 3. Enoch (Solomon) Mathis 1824–1895
    4. 4. Martha Mathis 1822–1890
    5. 5. Elizabeth Mathis 1818–1882
    6. 6. James (Jabash) Mathis 1814–1884
    7. 7. Alexander (Davis) Mathis 1811–1883
    8. 8. Jehue Mathis 1826–1843
    9. 9. Roseanna Mathis 1830–1900
    10. 10. Margaret Mathis 1816–1878

Thomas Mathis's Timeline

6 Records

1756
9 Jun 1756
Birth of Thomas Mathis in Halifax County, North Carolina Colony
Halifax County, North Carolina Colony
1784
1784
Age 28
Thomas Mathis resided here in Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1786
1786
Age 30
Thomas Mathis resided here in District #15, Halifax County, NC
District #15, Halifax County, NC
1806
1806
Age 50
Thomas Mathis resided here in No Township Listed, Montgomery County, GA
No Township Listed, Montgomery County, GA
1820
1820
Age 64
Thomas Mathis resided here in Capt Eli Buckners District, Putnam, Georgia, United States
Capt Eli Buckners District, Putnam, Georgia, United States
1829
20 Dec 1829
Age 73
Death of Thomas Mathis in Hancock County, Georgia, USA
Hancock County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1756
    Event Place: Halifax County, North Carolina Colony
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 49494
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: District #15, Halifax County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Montgomery County, GA
    Record Source: Georgia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Capt Eli Buckners District, Putnam, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Capt Eli Buckners District, Putnam, Georgia; Page: 100; NARA Roll: M33_9; Image: 169

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1829
    Event Place: Hancock County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 49494
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
Find more search results for Thomas Mathis

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE