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Vernon Gerald Mathews 1935 – 2018 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 December 1935

Birth Location: Polk City, Polk County, Florida, United States of America

Death Date: 8 May 2018

Death Location: Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, United States of America

Father: Vernon Matthews

Mother: Gertrude Elkins

Spouse(s): Bettye James

Children(s): Chad Matthews, Edie Matthews, Gill Matthews, Bettye Matthews

In 1935, Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. entered the world in Polk City, Polk County, Florida, United States of America, born to Vernon G. Matthews and Gertrude Naomi MATTHEWS Elkins. In 1935, Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. established residence. In 1940, Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. resided in Sethim 23 T 40 S R 37 E Pre 7, Martin, Florida, US. Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. married Bettye Mae MATTHEWS HALL James, and had children including Chad Matthews, Edie CORBO Matthews, Gill Matthews, Bettye Darlene CHANDLER Matthews. Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. passed away in 2018 in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1935, Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. entered the world in Polk City, Polk County, Florida, United States of America, born to Vernon G. Matthews and Gertrude Naomi MATTHEWS Elkins.
  • In 1935, Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. established residence.
  • In 1940, Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. resided in Sethim 23 T 40 S R 37 E Pre 7, Martin, Florida, US.
  • Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. married Bettye Mae MATTHEWS HALL James, and had children including Chad Matthews, Edie CORBO Matthews, Gill Matthews, Bettye Darlene CHANDLER Matthews.
  • Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. passed away in 2018 in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Vernon Mathews's Ancestors

Self
Vernon Mathews
1935 – 2018
Birth Place: Polk City, Polk County, Florida, United States of America
Parents
Vernon G. Matthews
1914 – 1976
Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Gertrude (Naomi MATTHEWS) Elkins
1916 – 1991
Arkansas
Grandparents
W.M. Mathews
1888 –
Texas
Bessie (G.) MATTHEWS
1890 –
Florida
Isaac (Matthew) Elkins
1893 – 1966
Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Thea (Dosha Gertrude ELKINS) Davis
1896 – 1980
Arkansas
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Vernon Mathews's Descendants

1.
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Vernon (Gerald) Mathews (5 December 1935 – 8 May 2018) m. Bettye (Mae MATTHEWS HALL) James (1941 – Sep 2018)
  1. 1. Chad Matthews (1955 – ) m. Lynn MATHEWS
  2. 2. Edie (CORBO) Matthews (1955 – ) m. Corbo (1955 – )
  3. 3. Gill Matthews (1956 – )
  4. 4. Bettye (Darlene CHANDLER) Matthews (18 May 1957 – ) m. Wayne (Larue) Chandler (14 Sep 1954 – )

Vernon Mathews's Timeline

6 Records

1935
5 December 1935
Birth of Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. in Polk City, Polk County, Florida, United States of America
Polk City, Polk County, Florida, United States of America
1935
1935
Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 5
Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. resided here in Sethim 23 T 40 S R 37 E Pre 7, Martin, Florida, USA
Sethim 23 T 40 S R 37 E Pre 7, Martin, Florida, USA
1945
1945
Age 10
Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. resided here in Precinct 7, Martin, Florida
Precinct 7, Martin, Florida
2018
8 May 2018
Age 83
Death of Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, United States of America
Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, United States of America
2018
11 May 2018
Age 83
Burial of Vernon Gerald Mathews Jr. in Evergreen Cemetery, Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida, USA
Evergreen Cemetery, Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 December 1935
    Event Place: Polk City, Polk County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, Baskerville Funeral Home; Publication Place: Humboldt, TN, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Martin, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00601; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43-11
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, florida.newszap.com; Publication Place: FL, USA
    [5] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Martin, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00601; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43-11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sethim 23 T 40 S R 37 E Pre 7, Martin, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Martin, Florida; Roll: m-t0627-00601; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 43-11

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Martin, Florida
    Record Source: Florida State Census, 1867-1945

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Okeechobee County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, florida.newszap.com; Publication Place: FL, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 2018
    Event Place: Okeechobee, Okeechobee County, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, Baskerville Funeral Home; Publication Place: Humboldt, TN, USA
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, florida.newszap.com; Publication Place: FL, USA
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 May 2018
    Event Place: Evergreen Cemetery, Okeechobee, Okeechobee, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, Baskerville Funeral Home; Publication Place: Humboldt, TN, USA
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, florida.newszap.com; Publication Place: FL, USA
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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