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Walter A Matthews 1898–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1898

Birth Location: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England

Death Date: 17 Feb 1964

Death Location: Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States of America

Father: Alfred Matthews

Mother: Julia Field

Spouse(s): Ethel Cruse

Children(s): George Matthews

In 1898, Walter A Matthews entered the world in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, born to Alfred John Matthews And Julia Ann E Field. In 1901, Walter A Matthews resided in Kingston on Thames, Surrey, England. Walter A Matthews married Ethel R Cruse, and had children including George Walter Matthews, Kenneth T Matthews. Walter A Matthews passed away in 1964 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Walter A Matthews entered the world in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, born to Alfred John Matthews And Julia Ann E Field.
  • In 1901, Walter A Matthews resided in Kingston on Thames, Surrey, England.
  • Walter A Matthews married Ethel R Cruse, and had children including George Walter Matthews, Kenneth T Matthews.
  • Walter A Matthews passed away in 1964 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Matthews
1872–1941
Birth Location: Norbiton, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England
AM
Julia Field
1874–1905
Birth Location: Norbiton, Kingston On Thames, Surrey, England
JF

Spouses(s)

Ethel Cruse
1905–1951
Birth Location: England
EC

Children(s)

George Matthews
1928–1992
Birth Location: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
GM

Walter Matthews's Ancestors

Self
Walter Matthews
1898–1964
Birth Place: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
Parents
Alfred John Matthews
1872–1941
Norbiton, Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey, England
Julia (Ann E) Field
1874–1905
Norbiton, Kingston On Thames, Surrey, England
Grandparents
Richard Matthews
1845–1921
St Helens, Huntingdonshire, England
Anna Attrill
1844–1932
St Helens, Huntingdonshire, England
Henry Field
1847–
West Horsley, Surrey, England
Julie (Elizabeth) Vear
1849–
Ascot, Berkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Charles Matthews
1810–1879
Eliza Edmunds
1815–1865
William Attrill
1808–1861
Dinah Daniel
1808–1898
Henry Feild
1813–
Sarah Feild
1816–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Matthews's Descendants

1.
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Walter (A) Matthews (21 May 1898–17 Feb 1964) m. Ethel (R) Cruse (abt 1905–24 May 1951)
  1. 1. George (Walter) Matthews 1928–1992

Walter Matthews's Timeline

12 Records

1898
21 May 1898
Birth of Walter A Matthews in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
1898
17 Jul 1898
Walter A Matthews was baptized in Kingston Upon Thames, All Saints, Surrey, England
Kingston Upon Thames, All Saints, Surrey, England
1901
1901
Age 3
Walter A Matthews resided here in Kingston on Thames, Surrey, England
Kingston on Thames, Surrey, England
1917
1917
Age 19
Walter A Matthews was employed in Buffalo, New York, United States
Buffalo, New York, United States
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Walter A Matthews resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1925
1925
Age 27
Walter A Matthews was employed in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 27
Walter A Matthews resided here in Buffalo Ward 24, Erie, New York, United States
Buffalo Ward 24, Erie, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 32
Walter A Matthews resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York
Buffalo, Erie, New York
1938
1938
Age 40
Walter A Matthews resided here in Buffalo, New York, USA
Buffalo, New York, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Walter A Matthews resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
1950
1950
Age 52
Walter A Matthews resided here in Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
1964
17 Feb 1964
Age 66
Death of Walter A Matthews in New York, USA
New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1898
    Event Place: Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2831; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 64-266.
    [3] New York, State Census
    [4] Surrey, England, Baptisms
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1433; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 326; Image: 888.0; FHL microfilm: 2341168.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 1712240; Draft Board: 14
    [7] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2737; Line: 26; List number: .
    [8] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 662; Folio: 110; Page: 55.
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1610; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 65-388

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 17 Jul 1898
    Event Place: Kingston Upon Thames, All Saints, Surrey, England
    Record Source: Surrey, England, Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Kingston on Thames, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 662; Folio: 110; Page: 55.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1433; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 326; Image: 888.0; FHL microfilm: 2341168.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office: Soldiers’ Documents, First World War Wo363
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 1712240; Draft Board: 14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1920
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2737; Line: 26; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Buffalo Ward 24, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1433; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 326; Image: 888.0; FHL microfilm: 2341168.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: T627_2831; Page: 62B; Enumeration District: 64-266.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York; Roll: 1610; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 65-388

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1920; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: T715; Microfilm roll: T715_2737; Line: 26; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Black Rock, Erie, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York State, U.S., Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, Ny, Usa; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie, New York
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Erie; Roll: 1712240; Draft Board: 14

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Buffalo, New York
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1964
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York State, U.S., Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, Ny, Usa; New York State Death Index

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Buffalo, Erie County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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