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Vesta Matthews 1883–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1883

Birth Location: Texas, United States

Death Date: Dec 1975

Death Location: Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Isreal Matthews

Mother: Martha Despain

Spouse(s): William Rice

Children(s): Alta Rice, Rosemond Rice, Forrest Rice, Anna Rice, Ruth Rice, Mary Rice, Lee Rice, Pierson Rice, Velma Rice, Everette Rice

The story of Vesta Matthews began in 1883 in Texas, United States. In 1900, Vesta Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 1 (All Between Cotton Belt Rd. & . In 1900, Vesta Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas. Vesta Matthews married William Thomas Rice, and had children including Alta Bernita Rice, Anna Mae Rice, Everette Allen Rice, Forrest Rice, Lee Rice, Mary Rice, Pierson Rice, Rosemond W Rice, Ruth Estelle Rice, Velma Corine Rice. Vesta Matthews passed away in 1975 in Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Vesta Matthews began in 1883 in Texas, United States.
  • In 1900, Vesta Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 1 (All Between Cotton Belt Rd. & .
  • In 1900, Vesta Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas.
  • Vesta Matthews married William Thomas Rice, and had children including Alta Bernita Rice, Anna Mae Rice, Everette Allen Rice, Forrest Rice, Lee Rice, Mary Rice, Pierson Rice, Rosemond W Rice, Ruth Estelle Rice, Velma Corine Rice.
  • Vesta Matthews passed away in 1975 in Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Vesta Matthews's Ancestors

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Vesta Matthews
1883–1975
Birth Place: Texas, United States
Parents
Isreal Porter Matthews
1844–1922
Chatanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, United States
Martha Despain
1856–1913
Howe, Grayson, Texas, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (Carlin) D'Spain
1834–1894
Tipton, Tennessee, United States
Jemima (Ann) Miller
1829–1924
McMinn, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Soloman D'Spain
1803–1859
Cynthia Byler
1806–1884
John Miller
1810–1872
Mary Morgan
1813–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Marshall Despain
1779–1825
Rachel Lynn
1782–1867
Jacob Byler
1765–1846
Bathsheba Oxford
1774–1836
Thomas Miller
1788–1838
Jemima Hicks
1787–1854

Vesta Matthews's Descendants

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Vesta Matthews (Jul 1883–Dec 1975) m. William (Thomas) Rice (Mar 1879–27 Oct 1964)
  1. 1. Alta (Bernita) Rice 1924–2007
  2. 2. Rosemond (W) Rice 1923–
  3. 3. Forrest Rice 1920–
  4. 4. Anna (Mae) Rice 1918–1989
  5. 5. Ruth (Estelle) Rice 1915–2008
  6. 6. Mary Rice 1913–
  7. 7. Lee Rice 1912–1984
  8. 8. Pierson Rice 1910–
  9. 9. Velma (Corine) Rice 1907–
  10. 10. Everette (Allen) Rice 1904–1974 m. Emma 1908–

Vesta Matthews's Timeline

6 Records

1883
Jul 1883
Birth of Vesta Matthews in Texas, United States
Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 17
Vesta Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 1 (All Between Cotton Belt Rd. & Sherman Rd. & Pilot Point Rd.), Grayson, Texas
Justice Precinct 1 (All Between Cotton Belt Rd. & Sherman Rd. & Pilot Point Rd.), Grayson, Texas
1900
1900
Age 17
Vesta Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas
Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas
1910
1910
Age 27
Vesta Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Gray, Texas
Justice Precinct 4, Gray, Texas
1920
1920
Age 37
Vesta Matthews resided here in Harrison, Cimarron, Oklahoma
Harrison, Cimarron, Oklahoma
1975
Dec 1975
Age 92
Death of Vesta Matthews in Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, United States of America
Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1883
    Event Place: Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 443-64-0210; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: 1973.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harrison, Cimarron, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1457; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 29.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T623_1639; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 85.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T623_1640; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 108.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Gray, Texas; Roll: T624_1555; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 687.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1 (All Between Cotton Belt Rd. & Sherman Rd. & Pilot Point Rd.), Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T623_1639; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 85.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4 (West Part), Grayson, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T623_1640; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 108.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Gray, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Gray, Texas; Roll: T624_1555; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 687.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Harrison, Cimarron, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Harrison, Cimarron, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1457; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 29.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1975
    Event Place: Boise City, Cimarron, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 443-64-0210; Issue State: Oklahoma; Issue Date: 1973.

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