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Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews 1863–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1863

Birth Location: Warrick Co, IN

Death Date: 8 Sep 1928

Death Location: Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: James Matthews

Mother: Harriett Wells

Spouse(s): Mary Helms, Emma Gardner

Children(s): James Matthews, Walter Matthews, Norman Matthews, Presley Matthews, Jasper Matthews, Warren Matthews, Nora Matthews, Flossie Matthews, Argle Matthews

Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews was born in 1863 in Warrick Co, IN, the child of James Louis Matthews And Harriett Aletha Wells. In 1880, Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews resided in Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews resided in Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA. Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews married Emma F Gardner, Mary Elizabeth Helms, and had children including Argle M Matthews, Flossie Elizabeth Matthews, James Christopher Matthews, Jasper Benton Matthews, Nora Pearl Matthews, Norman Edgar Matthews, Presley Logan Matthews, Walter Leroy Matthews, Warren Claudius Matthews. Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews passed away in 1928 in Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews was born in 1863 in Warrick Co, IN, the child of James Louis Matthews And Harriett Aletha Wells.
  • In 1880, Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews resided in Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews resided in Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA.
  • Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews married Emma F Gardner, Mary Elizabeth Helms, and had children including Argle M Matthews, Flossie Elizabeth Matthews, James Christopher Matthews, Jasper Benton Matthews, Nora Pearl Matthews, Norman Edgar Matthews, Presley Logan Matthews, Walter Leroy Matthews, Warren Claudius Matthews.
  • Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews passed away in 1928 in Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Matthews's Ancestors

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Walter Matthews
1863–1928
Birth Place: Warrick Co, IN
Parents
James Louis Matthews
1839–1924
Ohio Twp, Warrick Co., IN
Harriett (Aletha) Wells
1843–1913
Switzerland Co, IN
Grandparents
Daniel (Drake) Matthews
1810–1893
Cypress Creek, Muhlenberg Co, KY
Ruth (Parker) Aylsworth
1811–1890
Rhode Island
Great-Grandparents
Aaron Aylsworth
1781–1854
ELIZABETH PARKER
1800–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Aylsworth
1750–1834
Ruth Parker
1753–1817

Walter Matthews's Descendants

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Walter (Monroe (Rodney)) Matthews (28 May 1863–8 Sep 1928) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Helms (23 Sep 1868–14 Jul 1951) m. Emma (F) Gardner (10 Oct 1864–5 Apr 1886)
  1. 1. James (Christopher) Matthews 1888–1948 m. Nellie (Pearl) Sloan 1891–1976
    1. 1. Bessie (Pearl) Matthews 1924–2002 m. Calvin (Harry) Odell 1925–1981
    2. 2. Chester (Winfred) Matthews 1913–1989
    3. 3. Monroe (King) Matthews 1911–1944
  2. 2. Walter (Leroy) Matthews 1907–1907
  3. 3. Norman (Edgar) Matthews 1889–1889
  4. 4. Presley (Logan) Matthews 1900–1900
  5. 5. Jasper (Benton) Matthews 1897–1898
  6. 6. Warren (Claudius) Matthews 1893–1898
  7. 7. Nora (Pearl) Matthews 1890–1983
  8. 8. Flossie (Elizabeth) Matthews 1901–1985
  9. 9. Argle (M) Matthews 1886–1886

Walter Matthews's Timeline

7 Records

1863
28 May 1863
Birth of Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews in Warrick Co, IN
Warrick Co, IN
1880
1880
Age 17
Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews resided here in Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews resided here in Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews resided here in Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 57
Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews resided here in Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
1928
8 Sep 1928
Age 65
Death of Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews in Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN
Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN
1928
8 Sep 1928
Age 65
Death of Walter Monroe (Rodney) Matthews in Sharon Cemetery/ Newburgh Warrick Indiana US
Sharon Cemetery/ Newburgh Warrick Indiana US

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1863
    Event Place: Warrick Co, IN
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana; Roll: T625_473; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 181
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana; Roll: 320; Page: 251D; Enumeration District: 060
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1240411
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana; Roll: T624_386; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1374399
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1928; Roll: 11

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana; Roll: 320; Page: 251D; Enumeration District: 060

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1240411

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana; Roll: T624_386; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0170; FHL microfilm: 1374399

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ohio, Warrick, Indiana; Roll: T625_473; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 181

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Newburgh, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh Co, IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1928; Roll: 11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Sharon Cemetery/ Newburgh Warrick Indiana US

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newburgh, Warrick County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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