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William Earl Matthews 1913–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 December 1913

Birth Location: Jones, Texas, USA

Death Date: 9 June 1987

Death Location: Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Matthews

Mother: Betty McCown

Spouse(s): Bobbye Gauntt, Velma Short

Children(s): Danny Matthews

In 1913, William Earl Matthews entered the world in Jones, Texas, USA, born to William Loveless Matthews And Betty Mccown. In 1920, William Earl Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas, USA. In 1930, William Earl Matthews resided in Vernon, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas, USA. William Earl Matthews married Bobbye Joe Gauntt, Velma Mary Short, and had children including Barbara Louene Matthews, Danny Earl Matthews, Sherman Glenn Matthews. William Earl Matthews passed away in 1987 in Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, United States of America.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
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Biography

  • In 1913, William Earl Matthews entered the world in Jones, Texas, USA, born to William Loveless Matthews And Betty Mccown.
  • In 1920, William Earl Matthews resided in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, William Earl Matthews resided in Vernon, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas, USA.
  • William Earl Matthews married Bobbye Joe Gauntt, Velma Mary Short, and had children including Barbara Louene Matthews, Danny Earl Matthews, Sherman Glenn Matthews.
  • William Earl Matthews passed away in 1987 in Vernon, Wilbarger County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Matthews
1874–1967
Birth Location: Texas, United States
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Betty McCown
1885–1965
Birth Location: Ellis County, Texas, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Bobbye Gauntt
1921–2007
Birth Location: White, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
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Velma Short
1916–
Birth Location: Texas
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Children(s)

Danny Matthews
1948–
Birth Location: Wilbarger, Texas, USA
DM

William Matthews's Ancestors

Self
William Matthews
1913–1987
Birth Place: Jones, Texas, USA
Parents
William Loveless Matthews
1874–1967
Texas, United States
Betty McCown
1885–1965
Ellis County, Texas, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Randolph) Matthews
1855–1945
Union Parish, Louisiana, United States
Virginia (Belle "Jennie") Turner
1855–1942
Bexar, Texas, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Turner
1822–1904
Martha Allen
1828–1925
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Turner
1785–1871
Elizabeth Smith
1787–1847

William Matthews's Descendants

1.
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William (Earl) Matthews (10 December 1913–9 June 1987) m. Bobbye (Joe) Gauntt (21 Oct 1921–6 May 2007) m. Velma (Mary) Short (abt 1916–)
  1. 1. Danny (Earl) Matthews 1948–

William Matthews's Timeline

8 Records

1913
10 December 1913
Birth of William Earl Matthews in Jones, Texas, USA
Jones, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
William Earl Matthews resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
William Earl Matthews resided here in Vernon, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
Vernon, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
1933
1933
Age 20
William Earl Matthews resided here in Vernon, Texas, USA
Vernon, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
William Earl Matthews resided here in Vernon, Texas
Vernon, Texas
1940
1940
Age 27
William Earl Matthews resided here in Commissioner's Precinct 3, Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA
Commissioner's Precinct 3, Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 37
William Earl Matthews resided here in Crowell, Foard, Texas, USA
Crowell, Foard, Texas, USA
1987
9 June 1987
Age 74
Death of William Earl Matthews in Electra, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America
Electra, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 December 1913
    Event Place: Jones, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 963
    [2] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dimmitt, Castro, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04003; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 35-5
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas; Roll: T625_1855; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 134
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas; Page: 39B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342144
    [7] Texas, Birth Index
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Falls Times; Publication Date: 14 Jun 1987; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.7769352,0.20643705,0.8016997&xid=3355
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The Frederick Leader; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1935; Publication Place: Frederick, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.903588
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Wilbarger, Texas; Roll: T625_1855; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 134

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Vernon, Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Vernon, Wilbarger, Texas; Page: 39B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342144

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Vernon, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Vernon, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dimmitt, Castro, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04003; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 35-5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Commissioner's Precinct 3, Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 963
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dimmitt, Castro, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04003; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 35-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Crowell, Foard, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 June 1987
    Event Place: Electra, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Falls Times; Publication Date: 14 Jun 1987; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.7769352,0.20643705,0.8016997&xid=3355

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