James M. Matthews1

M, #4115, b. 27 March 1790, d. 17 August 1862
Burial*James M. Matthews was buried at Old Drawyers Presbyterian Church, near Odessa, New Castle County, DE.2 
Birth*27 March 1790He was born on 27 March 1790.3 
Marriage*circa 1815He married Jemima Henry circa 1815.2 
Residence1850James M. Matthews lived in 1850 at Appoquinmink Hd, New Castle Co, DE.4 
Occupation14 June 1860He was Farmer on 14 June 1860 at Middletown PO, Appoquinimink Hd, New Castle Co, DE.5 
Probate14 June 1860His estate was probated on 14 June 1860 at Had Real Estate property valued at $20, 000.5 
Residence*14 June 1860He lived on 14 June 1860 at Middletown PO, Appoquinimink Hd, New Castle Co, DE.5 
Residence3 July 1860He lived on 3 July 1860 at Middletown PO, Saint Georges Hd, New Castle Co, DE with son James C. Matthews.6,7 
Probate3 July 1860His estate was probated on 3 July 1860 at Had Real Estate property valued at $8, 000.7 
Occupation*3 July 1860He was Retired on 3 July 1860 at Middletown PO, Saint Georges Hd, New Castle Co, DE.7 
Death*17 August 1862He died on 17 August 1862 at DE at age 72.3 

Family

 Jemima Henry b. 7 Sep 1797, d. 1 Jan 1856
Children 1.John Matthews+ b. 17 Sep 1812, d. 4 Nov 1875
 2.Thomas E. Matthews b. 13 Oct 1817, d. 19 Sep 1831
 3.Ann J. Matthews b. 15 Aug 1819, d. 5 Oct 1819
 4.Lydia Matthews b. 1824, d. 3 Sep 1827
 5.Jacob Matthews b. 1826, d. 5 Sep 1837
 6.James L. Matthews b. 28 Feb 1827, d. 1 Jul 1830
 7.William Matthews b. 6 Dec 1829, d. 19 Dec 1829
 8.Mary Jemina Matthews b. 2 Nov 1830, d. 26 Feb 1868
 9.James C. Matthews+ b. Mar 1831, d. 1907
 10.Francis H. Matthews+ b. 18 Mar 1832, d. 2 May 1926
 11.Susannah Matthews b. c 1836, d. May 1922
 12.Ellen Matthews b. 25 Aug 1841, d. 17 Sep 1841
 13.Charles M. Matthews+ b. 1842

Citations

  1. [S2751] Unknown author, Delaware Church Records, A Collection Baptism, Marriages, Deaths &Other Records & Tombstone Inscriptions, From 1686-1880 by Raymond B.Clark, 1986.
  2. [S1535] Unknown author, James M. Matthews & Jemina Henry of New Castle Co, DE & TheirDescendants, 3/1994, by Marilyn Matthews Lear at e-mail address.
  3. [S1534] Unknown author, Delaware Church Records, A Collection Baptism, Marriages, Deaths &Other Records & Tombstone Inscriptions, From 1686-1880 by Raymond B.Clark, 1986.
  4. [S2752] Unknown author, James M. Matthews & Jemina Henry of New Castle Co, DE & TheirDescendants, 3/1994, by Marilyn Matthews Lear at e-mail address &1850 Census, pg 242.
  5. [S1615] Unknown author, 1860 Census, Middletown, Appoquinimink Hd, New Castle Co, DE, pg 42,House 280, Family 278.
  6. [S2753] Unknown author, James M. Matthews & Jemina Henry of New Castle Co, DE & TheirDescendants, 3/1994, by Marilyn Matthews Lear at e-mail address &1860 Census.
  7. [S2747] Unknown author, 1860 Census, Middletown PO, Saint Georges Hd, New Castle Co, DE, pg119, House 804, Family 800.

James N. Matthews1

M, #4116, b. 15 December 1822, d. before 1850
James N. Matthews|b. 15 Dec 1822\nd. b 1850|p77.htm#i4116|John Matthews|b. 1792\nd. 13 Feb 1857|p77.htm#i4141|Leah Messick Bounds|b. 5 May 1794\nd. 29 Mar 1881|p8.htm#i413|Phillip Matthews|b. 28 Apr 1766\nd. bt Sep 1839 - Dec 1846|p82.htm#i4357|Luranah Wingate|b. 24 Mar 1773\nd. c 1825|p135.htm#i7165|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father John Matthews b. 1792, d. 13 Feb 1857
Mother Leah Messick Bounds b. 5 May 1794, d. 29 Mar 1881
Note*James N. Matthews This James seems misplaced. 
Birth*15 December 1822He was born on 15 December 1822.2 
Death*before 1850He died before 1850. 

Citations

  1. [S367] Unknown author, DE Gen Soc Newsletter, Vol 17, No. 5, Nov 1996, Vol 1, pg 208-210,Teague Matthews-Mary Truit Fam by Steve Matthews.
  2. [S18] Unknown author, Stephen Edward Matthews of Federalsburg, Caroline Co, MD.

James P. Matthews1

M, #4118, b. 15 January 1911, d. 15 June 1990
Burial*James P. Matthews was buried at Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton, Sussex Co, DE.1 
Birth*15 January 1911He was born on 15 January 1911.1,2 
Residence*June 1990He lived in June 1990 at Millsboro, Sussex Co, DE.2 
Death*15 June 1990He died on 15 June 1990 at age 79.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S2754] Unknown author, Tombstones of Sussex County Delaware, Volume One by Downstate DelawareGenealogical Society, 12/1999, page 58.
  2. [S32] Unknown author, SSDI.

James Stewart Matthews1

M, #4122, b. 1840, d. between 1888 and 1900
James Stewart Matthews|b. 1840\nd. bt 1888 - 1900|p77.htm#i4122|John S. Matthews|b. 18 Sep 1810\nd. 1873|p78.htm#i4177||||||||||||||||
Father John S. Matthews b. 18 Sep 1810, d. 1873
Birth*1840James Stewart Matthews was born in 1840 at Odessa, New Castle Co, DE.2 
Residence*1870He lived in 1870 at Kennedyville, Kent Co, MD.3 
Occupation*1870He was (an unknown value) in 1870 at Farmer.3 
Death*between 1888 and 1900He died between 1888 and 1900 at Worton, Kent Co, MD.2 

Family

 Henrietta Elizabeth Sutton b. Nov 1844, d. a 1900
Children 1.Susan Matthews b. Jan 1870
 2.James Stewart Matthews+ b. Aug 1875
 3.Thomas Matthews b. Nov 1877
 4.Herbert Matthews b. Mar 1882
 5.Alice Matthews b. Jun 1883
 6.Etta L. Matthews b. May 1885
 7.Helen M. Matthews+ b. 15 Jun 1888, d. 1952

Citations

  1. [S2271] Unknown author, A Genealogy of John Maull by Baldwin Maull, The Corporate Press, 1941,NY, page 214.
  2. [S268] Unknown author, Barbara Matthews at e-mail address on 9/25/2006.
  3. [S2755] Unknown author, 1870 Census, Kennedyville PO, Kent Co, MD, pg 6B, House 71, Family 72.

James Stewart Matthews1

M, #4123, b. August 1875
James Stewart Matthews|b. Aug 1875|p77.htm#i4123|James Stewart Matthews|b. 1840\nd. bt 1888 - 1900|p77.htm#i4122|Henrietta Elizabeth Sutton|b. Nov 1844\nd. a 1900|p126.htm#i6575|John S. Matthews|b. 18 Sep 1810\nd. 1873|p78.htm#i4177||||||||||
Father James Stewart Matthews b. 1840, d. bt 1888 - 1900
Mother Henrietta Elizabeth Sutton b. Nov 1844, d. a 1900
Birth*August 1875James Stewart Matthews was born in August 1875 at MD.2 
Occupation1900He was (an unknown value) in 1900 at Farmer.3 
Residence1900He lived in 1900 at 3rd Distr, Kent Co, MD.3 
Marriage*1901He married Mary Rasin Cooper in 1901.4 
Residence1910James Stewart Matthews lived in 1910 at Goldsboro, Henderson, Caroline Co, MD.5 
Occupation1910He was (an unknown value) in 1910 at Butcher - Own Shop.5 
Occupation*1920He was (an unknown value) in 1920 at Manager - Farm.2 
Residence*1920He lived in 1920 at 3rd Distr, Kent Co, MD.2 
Residence1930He lived in 1930 at 3rd Distr, Worton, Kent Co, MD.4 

Family

 Mary Rasin Cooper b. c 1878

Citations

  1. [S268] Unknown author, Barbara Matthews at e-mail address on 9/25/2006.
  2. [S900] Unknown author, 1920 Census, Enum Distr 64, 3rd Distr, Kent Co, MD, pg 6B, House 71,Family 72.
  3. [S2756] Unknown author, 1900 Census, Enum Distr 49, 3rd Distr, Kent Co, MD, pg 12B, House 225,Family 232.
  4. [S902] Unknown author, 1930 Census, Enum Distr 6, 3rd Distr, Worton, Kent Co, MD, pg 7B,House 163, Family 163.
  5. [S901] Unknown author, 1910 Census, Enum 1, Goldsboro, Henderson, Caroline Co, MD, pg 25A,House 435, Family 436.

James T. Matthews1

M, #4125, b. 1 February 1851
James T. Matthews|b. 1 Feb 1851|p77.htm#i4125|Wingate Gordy Matthews|b. 10 Aug 1814\nd. 13 May 1898|p89.htm#i4613|Sarah Emeline Callaway|b. 2 May 1827\nd. 10 Feb 1908|p10.htm#i571|James Matthews|b. bt 1775 - 1780\nd. 2 Sep 1845|p76.htm#i4096|Charlotte Gordy|b. 9 Dec 1788\nd. 17 Mar 1847|p31.htm#i1817|John W. Callaway Sr.|b. c 1781\nd. 8 Feb 1831|p10.htm#i570|Sarah Cannon|d. c 1841|p12.htm#i666|
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father Wingate Gordy Matthews b. 10 Aug 1814, d. 13 May 1898
Mother Sarah Emeline Callaway b. 2 May 1827, d. 10 Feb 1908
Birth*1 February 1851James T. Matthews was born on 1 February 1851 at DE.2 
Residence*1870He lived in 1870 at Townsend PO, Appoquinimink Hd, New Castle Co, DE.3 
Occupation*1870He was (an unknown value) in 1870 at Farm Laborer.3 

Citations

  1. [S1062] Unknown author, 1860 Census, Dublin Dist, Somerset Co, MD, page 80 & Manly R. MatthewsJr. at e-mail address on 7/1/2001.
  2. [S2757] Unknown author, Ancestry.com ID: I06219, The Callaway Family Association e-mail address & 1860 Census.
  3. [S514] Unknown author, 1870 Census, Townsend PO, Appoquinimin, New Castle Co, DE, page 410A,House 225, Family 234.

Jane Matthews1

F, #4126, b. circa 1869
Jane Matthews|b. c 1869|p77.htm#i4126|William Matthews|b. c 1834|p87.htm#i4564|(?) Marin|b. c 1842|p65.htm#i3601|Samuel Matthews|b. c 1809\nd. bt 1850 - 1860|p84.htm#i4428|Nancy D. Milk|d. bt 1838 - 1839|p95.htm#i4897|||||||
Father William Matthews b. c 1834
Mother (?) Marin b. c 1842
Birth*circa 1869Jane Matthews was born circa 1869.1 

Citations

  1. [S590] Unknown author, 1870 Census.

Janet Matthews1

F, #4128, b. 1837
Janet Matthews|b. 1837|p77.htm#i4128|James Matthews|b. bt 1805 - 1806|p76.htm#i4095|(?) Sallie|b. c 1815|p121.htm#i6203|Phillip Matthews|b. 28 Apr 1766\nd. bt Sep 1839 - Dec 1846|p82.htm#i4357|Luranah Wingate|b. 24 Mar 1773\nd. c 1825|p135.htm#i7165|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father James Matthews b. bt 1805 - 1806
Mother (?) Sallie b. c 1815
Birth*1837Janet Matthews was born in 1837 at Sussex Co, DE, USA. 

Citations

  1. [S2758] Unknown author, 1850 Census, Sussex Co, DE, 262.

Jay C. Matthews1

M, #4130, b. 19 August 1887, d. 1964
Jay C. Matthews|b. 19 Aug 1887\nd. 1964|p77.htm#i4130|William Albert Matthews|b. 22 Jan 1849\nd. 29 Apr 1930|p88.htm#i4582|Anna Elizabeth McClain|b. 13 Jul 1850\nd. 26 Dec 1915|p89.htm#i4639|Wingate G. Matthews|b. 10 Aug 1814\nd. 13 May 1898|p89.htm#i4613|Sarah E. Callaway|b. 2 May 1827\nd. 10 Feb 1908|p10.htm#i571|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father William Albert Matthews b. 22 Jan 1849, d. 29 Apr 1930
Mother Anna Elizabeth McClain b. 13 Jul 1850, d. 26 Dec 1915
Burial*Jay C. Matthews was buried at Cecilton Cemetery, Cecilton, Cecil Co, MD; Zion.2 
Birth*19 August 1887He was born on 19 August 1887 at MD.3 
Death*1964He died in 1964.2 

Citations

  1. [S18] Unknown author, Stephen Edward Matthews of Federalsburg, Caroline Co, MD.
  2. [S321] Unknown author, Zion/Cecilton Cemetery, Cecilton, Cecil Co, MD at rootsweb.com /USGenWeb.
  3. [S2759] Unknown author, Stephen Edward Matthews & Ancestry.com ID: I0280, Erin & Jay'sGenealogy Page by Erin Burris at e-mail address.

Jeffrey Matthews1

M, #4131, b. before 1750
Jeffrey Matthews|b. b 1750|p77.htm#i4131|David Matthews|b. bt 1703 - 1725\nd. a 1798|p70.htm#i3870||||William Matthews|b. 25 Mar 1661\nd. bt 4 Oct 1726 - 12 Dec 1726|p87.htm#i4555|Mary Riggin|b. 4 Jan 1668\nd. a 1747|p111.htm#i5752|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Father David Matthews b. bt 1703 - 1725, d. a 1798
Birth*before 1750Jeffrey Matthews was born before 1750.1 
Residence*1750He lived in 1750 at Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD with father.1 

Citations

  1. [S2528] Unknown author, 1750 Tax List, Somerset Co, MD, Pocomoke Hd, Household 107 from MDState Archives.

Jemima Matthews1

F, #4134, b. 16 December 1740
Jemima Matthews|b. 16 Dec 1740|p77.htm#i4134|William Matthews|b. 9 Jan 1691\nd. c 1776|p87.htm#i4556|Hannah Boyer|d. 11 Jan 1748|p8.htm#i426|William Matthews|b. 25 Mar 1661\nd. bt 4 Oct 1726 - 12 Dec 1726|p87.htm#i4555|Mary Riggin|b. 4 Jan 1668\nd. a 1747|p111.htm#i5752|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father William Matthews b. 9 Jan 1691, d. c 1776
Mother Hannah Boyer d. 11 Jan 1748
Birth*16 December 1740Jemima Matthews was born on 16 December 1740 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 

Citations

  1. [S2760] Unknown author, FTM CD # 178: Church Records: MD & DE, 1600's - 1800's; MD EasternShore Vital Records; Book 2; Coventry P.E. Church, Somerset Co, page105.

Jermone Matthews1

M, #4136, b. December 1874
Jermone Matthews|b. Dec 1874|p77.htm#i4136|Joshua James Matthews|b. Jul 1833\nd. bt 1900 - 1910|p78.htm#i4195|Sarah E. Beauchamp|b. Aug 1846\nd. bt 1920 - 1930|p6.htm#i316|Henry W. Matthews|b. c 1808\nd. c 18 Feb 1873|p75.htm#i4055|Nancy Walston|d. bt 1838 - 1839|p132.htm#i6926|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father Joshua James Matthews b. Jul 1833, d. bt 1900 - 1910
Mother Sarah E. Beauchamp b. Aug 1846, d. bt 1920 - 1930
Name Variation Jermone Matthews was also known as Lenore.2 
Birth*December 1874He was born in December 1874 at MD.2 
Residence*1880He lived in 1880 at Brinkey Distr., Somerset Co, MD.3 
Residence1900He lived in 1900 at Brinkley Distr, Somerset Co, MD.2 

Citations

  1. [S282] Unknown author, 1880 Census, Brinkley Distr, Somerset Co, MD, pg 8, House 73, Family75.
  2. [S50] Unknown author, 1900 Census, Enum Distr 72, Brinkley, Somerset Co, MD, pg 8A, House138, Family 142.
  3. [S2668] Unknown author, 1880 Somerset Co Census.

Jesse Matthews1

M, #4137, b. circa 1737, d. after 1787
Jesse Matthews|b. c 1737\nd. a 1787|p77.htm#i4137|Samuel Matthews Sr.|b. 1703\nd. bt 25 Apr 1778 - 27 Apr 1784|p84.htm#i4437|Hannah Boyer|d. bt 1750 - 1756|p8.htm#i425|William Matthews|b. 25 Mar 1661\nd. bt 4 Oct 1726 - 12 Dec 1726|p87.htm#i4555|Mary Riggin|b. 4 Jan 1668\nd. a 1747|p111.htm#i5752|? Boyer|d. bt 27 Mar 1746 - 12 Apr 1746|p8.htm#i423||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father Samuel Matthews Sr. b. 1703, d. bt 25 Apr 1778 - 27 Apr 1784
Mother Hannah Boyer d. bt 1750 - 1756
Birth*circa 1737Jesse Matthews was born circa 1737.1 
Residence*between 1753 and 1757He lived between 1753 and 1757 at Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD with father.1 
Residence1754He lived in 1754 at Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD with father.2 
Residence1759He lived in 1759 at Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD.3 
Probate*23 December 1776His estate was probated on 23 December 1776 at Received payment from estate of Randolph Price or Prior in Somerset Co, MD.4 
Milit-Beg*1780He began military service in 1780 at Somerset Co, MD; Corporal in Princess Anne Battalion of Capt. James Clary's Co..5 
Death*after 1787He died after 1787.6 

Citations

  1. [S2442] Unknown author, Somerset County Tax Lists from Dryden.
  2. [S2463] Unknown author, 1754 Tax List, Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD, House 386.
  3. [S2762] Unknown author, Tax list, Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD by Dryden, page 55B.
  4. [S2761] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 5 of Matthews.
  5. [S2443] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 17 of Matthews.
  6. [S1599] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 19A of Matthews; will ofWilliam Matthews, Somerset Co, MD, 1787, Liber GB4, Folio 166.

John Matthews1

M, #4141, b. 1792, d. 13 February 1857
John Matthews|b. 1792\nd. 13 Feb 1857|p77.htm#i4141|Phillip Matthews|b. 28 Apr 1766\nd. bt Sep 1839 - Dec 1846|p82.htm#i4357|Luranah Wingate|b. 24 Mar 1773\nd. c 1825|p135.htm#i7165|Teague Matthews Jr.|b. bt 1736 - 1737\nd. bt 23 Mar 1790 - 27 Apr 1790|p87.htm#i4520|Mary Truitt|b. c 1752\nd. bt 1804 - 15 Aug 1814|p129.htm#i6769|Phillip Wingate|b. c 1743\nd. bt Dec 1797 - 26 Apr 1798|p136.htm#i7170|Betty Cannon|b. 1755\nd. 1795|p10.htm#i601|
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father Phillip Matthews b. 28 Apr 1766, d. bt Sep 1839 - Dec 1846
Mother Luranah Wingate b. 24 Mar 1773, d. c 1825
Burial*John Matthews was buried at Matthews Cemetery, 1 mile E. of Sycamore, DE on land owned by Harry Marvel.2 
Note*He 1. 1847 - One of 41 signers from Sussex County to petition theDelaware House of Representatives in opposition to freeing slaves atthis time per The History of Nineteenth Century Laurel by HaroldHancock, 1983, pg 258. 
Name Variation John Matthews was also known as Mathews Matthias in 1830 Census. 
Birth*1792He was born in 1792 at Sussex Co, DE, USA.2 
Milit-Beg*28 October 1807He began military service on 28 October 1807 at Appt Lt in 3rd Reg of 1st Brigade, 4th Company by Governor of Delaware.3 
Milit-Beg3 May 1808He began military service on 3 May 1808 at Appt Capt in 3rd Reg of 1st Brigade, 4th Company by Governor of Delaware.4 
Residence1820He lived in 1820 at Broad Creek Hd, Sussex Co, DE with parents.5 
Marriage*23 January 1822He married Leah Messick Bounds on 23 January 1822 at Sussex Co, DE, USA.6 
Milit-Beg31 March 1827John Matthews began military service on 31 March 1827 at Appointed Captain Volunteer Company of Artillery attached to 1st Brigade, residing the 2nd Bal, 3rd Regt.7 
Residence1830He lived in 1830 at Broad Creek Hd, Sussex Co, DE.8 
Occupation6 January 1830He was (an unknown value) on 6 January 1830 at Appt & Commissioned Constable of Broad Creek Hd, Sussex Co, DE by Governor.9 
Occupation*1850He was (an unknown value) in 1850 at Farmer.10 
Probate1850His estate was probated in 1850 at Real Estate Value of $500 per 1850 Census.11 
Residence*1850He lived in 1850 at 11th Subdivision, Sussex Co, DE.10 
Residence1857He lived in 1857 at Broad Creek Hd, Sussex Co, DE.12 
Death*13 February 1857He died on 13 February 1857 at Sussex Co, DE, USA.2 
Probate3 March 1857His estate was probated on 3 March 1857 at Sussex Co, DE, Phillip C. Mathews & Isaac H.Bailey appointed to administer estate with John Callaway & William Giles as appraisers.12 
Probate20 May 1862His estate was probated on 20 May 1862 at Sussex Co, DE, Administrationof will completed.12 

Family

 Leah Messick Bounds b. 5 May 1794, d. 29 Mar 1881
Children 1.James N. Matthews b. 15 Dec 1822, d. b 1850
 2.Elizabeth Matthews b. 15 Jan 1824, d. 4 Mar 1900
 3.John H. Matthews b. 25 Apr 1826, d. 21 Sep 1855
 4.Cassandra Matthews b. 5 Nov 1829, d. 13 Oct 1863
 5.Phillip C. Matthews b. 22 Nov 1830, d. 9 Dec 1914
 6.Matilda Matthews b. 28 Nov 1832, d. 30 Aug 1855

Citations

  1. [S2763] Unknown author, 1850 Census, house 1420, page 529.
  2. [S145] Unknown author, Field observation 3/5/2000 at cemetery.
  3. [S2764] Unknown author, Delaware Governor's Register 1674-1851, pg 64.
  4. [S2766] Unknown author, Delaware Governor's Register 1674-1851, pg 71.
  5. [S2725] Unknown author, 1820 Census, Broad Creek Hd, Sussex Co, DE, page 386.
  6. [S368] Unknown author, Carrie Jennings at e-mail address on 12/6/2004.
  7. [S2767] Unknown author, Delaware Governor's Register, 1674-1851, Vol. 1, pg 238.
  8. [S2716] Unknown author, 1830 Census, Broad Creek Hd, Sussex Co, DE, page 161.
  9. [S2768] Unknown author, Delaware Governor's Register 1674-1851, pg 277.
  10. [S373] Unknown author, 1850 Census, 11th Subdivision, Sussex Co, DE, pg. 295A, House1420,Family 1423.
  11. [S2556] Unknown author, 1850 Census, 11th Subdivision, Sussex Co, DE, pg. 294A, House 1402,Family 1405.
  12. [S2765] Unknown author, Delaware Probate Records, Sussex Co Register of Wills, John Matthews,1858-62, RG 4545.009.

John Matthews1

M, #4142, b. between 1698 and 1699, d. between 1773 and 1784
John Matthews|b. bt 1698 - 1699\nd. bt 1773 - 1784|p77.htm#i4142|William Matthews|b. 25 Mar 1661\nd. bt 4 Oct 1726 - 12 Dec 1726|p87.htm#i4555|Mary Riggin|b. 4 Jan 1668\nd. a 1747|p111.htm#i5752|Morris Matthews|b. c 1635\nd. 1707|p1.htm#i1|Elice(Ellis) Nehulian|b. b 1647\nd. bt 1687 - 1695|p97.htm#i5027|Teague Riggin Sr.|b. c 1640\nd. 9 Nov 1707|p112.htm#i5776|Mary London|b. 1644\nd. c 1740|p46.htm#i2735|
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father William Matthews b. 25 Mar 1661, d. bt 4 Oct 1726 - 12 Dec 1726
Mother Mary Riggin b. 4 Jan 1668, d. a 1747
Note*John Matthews 1. In tax records thru at least 1759.
2. He bequeaths to daughters Mary, Martha, Rachel, Roday & Betty andto son, Elijah per Somerset Co, MD Wills, Liber EB #1, Folio 216,1778-1784, pg 74, John Matthews, pg 66 by Leslie & Neil Keddie, 2001. 
Birth*between 1698 and 1699He was born between 1698 and 1699 at Somerset Co, MD.2 
Residence1723He lived in 1723 at Annemessex Hd, Somerset Co, MD.3 
Residence*between 1723 and 1725He lived between 1723 and 1725 at Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD with father.4 
Probate12 December 1726His estate was probated on 12 December 1726 at Inherited part of Edwin and marshland, called Meadows, in Somerset Co, MD from father.5 
Residencebetween 1727 and 1759He lived between 1727 and 1759 at Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD.4 
Residence1740He lived in 1740 at Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD adjacent to Teague Matthews.6 
Residence1744He lived in 1744 at Wicomico Hd, Somerset Co, MD.7 
Residence1745He lived in 1745 at Conventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.8 
Residence1750He lived in 1750 at Pocomoke Hd, Somerset Co, MD.9 
Probate3 June 1760His estate was probated on 3 June 1760 at Sold part of 'Edwin' tract in Somerset Co, MD for 31 pounds to Joshua Dickerson.10 
Probate9 January 1762His estate was probated on 9 January 1762 at Sold to son, Elijah Matthews, for 5 shillings, land in Somerset Co, MD which he receives after John dies.11 
Death*between 1773 and 1784He died between 1773 and 1784 at Somerset Co, MD.12 
Will*4 November 1773He left a will on 4 November 1773 at Somerset Co, MD.13 
Probate*16 November 1784His estate was probated on 16 November 1784 at Somerset Co, MD.13 

Family

 
Children 1.Isaac Matthews b. c 1728, d. 1772
 2.Ezekial Matthews+ b. c 1730, d. a 1799
 3.Elijah Matthews b. bt 1733 - 1734, d. 28 Apr 1789
 4.Elizabeth Matthews b. c 1734
 5.Mary Matthews Jr. b. bt 1738 - 1753
 6.John Matthews Jr b. c 1743, d. a 1789

Citations

  1. [S1445] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 105 of Matthews.
  2. [S2769] Unknown author, The Boston Family of Maryland by Matthew Wise in 1986, page 411 &Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 1A of Matthews.
  3. [S2773] Unknown author, 1723 Tax List, Somerset Co, MD, Annamessex Hd, Household 46 from MDState Archives.
  4. [S2442] Unknown author, Somerset County Tax Lists from Dryden.
  5. [S2525] Unknown author, Will of William Matthews probated 12/12/1726, Somerset Co, MD.
  6. [S2774] Unknown author, 1740 Tax List, Somerset Co, MD, Pocomoke Hd, Household 273 from MDState Archives.
  7. [S854] Unknown author, 1744 Tax List, Somerset Co, MD by Rebecca Miller, October 1991.
  8. [S2605] Unknown author, 1745 Census, Page 073.
  9. [S2551] Unknown author, 1750 Tax List, Somerset Co, MD, Pocomoke Hd, Household 113 from MDState Archives.
  10. [S2771] Unknown author, Somerset County Court Land Records, 1760 - 1764, Liber C, Folio 58,6/3/1760.
  11. [S2772] Unknown author, Somerset County Court Land Records, 1760 - 1764, Folio 110, 1/9/1762.
  12. [S2459] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 9 of Matthews; will of JohnMatthews, Somerset Co, MD, Liber EB1, Folio 216.
  13. [S2770] Unknown author, Somerset Co, MD Wills, Liber EB #1, Folio 216, 1778-1784, pg 74, JohnMatthews, pg 66 by Leslie & Neil Keddie, 2001.

John Matthews1

M, #4143, b. after 1737, d. before 1761
John Matthews|b. a 1737\nd. b 1761|p77.htm#i4143|Teague Matthews Sr.|b. c 1695\nd. Jan 1761|p87.htm#i4521|Elizabeth Adams|b. c 1710\nd. a 30 Jun 1772|p2.htm#i62|William Matthews|b. 25 Mar 1661\nd. bt 4 Oct 1726 - 12 Dec 1726|p87.htm#i4555|Mary Riggin|b. 4 Jan 1668\nd. a 1747|p111.htm#i5752|Phillip Adams Jr.|b. 9 Jan 1675\nd. bt 6 Jan 1769 - 30 Jun 1772|p2.htm#i83|Ellis (Elice) Taylor|b. 15 Feb 1686|p127.htm#i6623|
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father Teague Matthews Sr. b. c 1695, d. Jan 1761
Mother Elizabeth Adams b. c 1710, d. a 30 Jun 1772
Note*John Matthews Could have had probate in Kent Co, DE 1786-1789. He was never listedin father's tax records per Dryden. 
Birth*after 1737He was born after 1737 at Somerset Co, MD. 
Death*before 1761He died before 1761.2 

Citations

  1. [S18] Unknown author, Stephen Edward Matthews of Federalsburg, Caroline Co, MD.
  2. [S2775] Unknown author, Not in father's will probated 1/31/1761.

John Matthews1

M, #4144, b. 1810, d. between September 1847 and October 1847
Note*John Matthews Could have had probate in Kent Co, DE 1827-1830. 
Birth*1810He was born in 1810 at Somerset Co, MD. 
Marriage*19 November 1834He married Esther Wilson on 19 November 1834 at Somerset Co, MD.2 
Death*between September 1847 and October 1847John Matthews died between September 1847 and October 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.3 
Will*20 September 1847He left a will on 20 September 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.3 
Probate*12 October 1847His estate was probated on 12 October 1847 at Somerset Co, MD.3 

Family

 Esther Wilson b. c 1810

Citations

  1. [S2776] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 4 of Matthews.
  2. [S4069] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 110 of Matthews & FTM CD #244, MD Marriages.
  3. [S2777] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 5A of Matthews.

John Matthews1

M, #4145, b. before 1765
John Matthews|b. b 1765|p77.htm#i4145|William Matthews|b. a 1737\nd. bt Dec 1796 - Feb 1797|p87.htm#i4558|(?) Ann|d. bt 1788 - 1796|p4.htm#i202|Teague Matthews Sr.|b. c 1695\nd. Jan 1761|p87.htm#i4521|Elizabeth Adams|b. c 1710\nd. a 30 Jun 1772|p2.htm#i62|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father William Matthews b. a 1737, d. bt Dec 1796 - Feb 1797
Mother (?) Ann d. bt 1788 - 1796
Birth*before 1765John Matthews was born before 1765 at MD.2 
Milit-Beg*November 1777He began military service in November 1777 at Enlisted in Delaware Militia for Rev. War as private. Deserted 1/26/1780.3 
Milit-Beg28 October 1807He began military service on 28 October 1807 at Lieut. in 3rd Regiment of 1st Brigade, 4th Company of Delaware Militia.4 
Milit-Begbetween 24 April 1808 and 1810He began military service between 24 April 1808 and 1810 at Capt. in 3rd Regiment of 1st Brigade, 4th Company of Delaware Militia. 
Residence*1820He lived in 1820 at Avon, Somerset Co, MD.2 

Family

 Nancy Riggin d. b 1824
Children 1.John Matthews b. bt 1780 - 1800
 2.Mary Matthews b. bt 1780 - 1824
 3.Robert Matthews b. bt 1780 - 1824

Citations

  1. [S2432] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 9 of Matthews; will ofWilliam Matthews, Somerset Co, MD, Liber EB17, Folio 593.
  2. [S2778] Unknown author, 1820 Census, page 285.
  3. [S2779] Unknown author, Delaware Archives.
  4. [S2780] Unknown author, Delaware Archives, page 160.

John Matthews1

M, #4146, b. circa 1856
John Matthews|b. c 1856|p77.htm#i4146|William Matthews|b. c 1834|p87.htm#i4564|Sarah M. O'Dear|b. 1840\nd. bt 1860 - 1867|p105.htm#i5355|Samuel Matthews|b. c 1809\nd. bt 1850 - 1860|p84.htm#i4428|Nancy D. Milk|d. bt 1838 - 1839|p95.htm#i4897|||||||
Father William Matthews b. c 1834
Mother Sarah M. O'Dear b. 1840, d. bt 1860 - 1867
Occupation*John Matthews was (an unknown value) at Sailor.2 
Birth*circa 1856He was born circa 1856 at MD.3 
Residence*1880He lived in 1880 at Lawsons Distr., Somerset Co, MD.2 

Family

 Sarah A Waller b. c 1857
Children 1.Lucy E. Matthews b. bt 1878 - 1879
 2.Clarence E. Matthews b. Dec 1879

Citations

  1. [S2781] Unknown author, 1860 Census & 1880 Census, page 11, house 103, family 103.
  2. [S2782] Unknown author, 1880 Census, page 11, house 103, family 103.
  3. [S2570] Unknown author, 1860 & 1880 Census.

John Matthews

M, #4147, b. 1879
John Matthews|b. 1879|p77.htm#i4147|John Lewis Matthews|b. Apr 1850\nd. b 1880|p78.htm#i4173|Rosa E. Dennis|b. c 1857|p22.htm#i1266|Levin Matthews|b. bt 1827 - 1829\nd. a 1880|p79.htm#i4224|Louisa Renshaw|b. 1820\nd. bt 1860 - 1865|p110.htm#i5704|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father John Lewis Matthews b. Apr 1850, d. b 1880
Mother Rosa E. Dennis b. c 1857
Birth*1879John Matthews was born in 1879. 

John Matthews1

M, #4148, b. November 1897, d. November 1897
John Matthews|b. Nov 1897\nd. Nov 1897|p77.htm#i4148|Joshua Jackson Matthews|b. Dec 1862\nd. Mar 1929|p78.htm#i4194|Sallie A.|b. Sep 1861\nd. Apr 1923|p1.htm#i30|Joshua J. Matthews|b. Jul 1833\nd. bt 1900 - 1910|p78.htm#i4195|Sarah E. Beauchamp|b. Aug 1846\nd. bt 1920 - 1930|p6.htm#i316|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father Joshua Jackson Matthews b. Dec 1862, d. Mar 1929
Mother Sallie A. b. Sep 1861, d. Apr 1923
Burial*John Matthews was buried at St. Stephens Methodist Church Cemetery, Line Road, Delmar, DE.1 
Death*November 1897He died in November 1897.1 
Birth*November 1897He was born in November 1897.1 

Citations

  1. [S49] Unknown author, St. Stephens Church Cemetery Records from Wayne Litchford, 5/2000.

John Matthews1

M, #4149, b. between 1780 and 1800
John Matthews|b. bt 1780 - 1800|p77.htm#i4149|John Matthews|b. b 1765|p77.htm#i4145|Nancy Riggin|d. b 1824|p111.htm#i5756|William Matthews|b. a 1737\nd. bt Dec 1796 - Feb 1797|p87.htm#i4558|(?) Ann|d. bt 1788 - 1796|p4.htm#i202|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Indented)
Father John Matthews b. b 1765
Mother Nancy Riggin d. b 1824
Birth*between 1780 and 1800John Matthews was born between 1780 and 1800. 

Citations

  1. [S2783] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 7 of Matthews; will ofRobert Riggin, Somerset Co, MD, Liber JP4, Folio 150.

John Matthews1

M, #4150, b. 20 January 1768
John Matthews|b. 20 Jan 1768|p77.htm#i4150|Bayley Matthews|b. 1734\nd. a 1783|p68.htm#i3752||||Samuel Matthews Jr.|b. c 1718\nd. bt 1776 - 1778|p84.htm#i4436|1st Wife|d. b 1756|p134.htm#i7075|||||||
Charts Morris Matthews Descendant Chart (Box)
Father Bayley Matthews b. 1734, d. a 1783
Birth*20 January 1768John Matthews was born on 20 January 1768 at Coventry Parish, Somerset Co, MD.1 

Citations

  1. [S2441] Unknown author, Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records, Book 3, 1751-1775 by F. EdwardWright, page 86.

John Matthews1

M, #4152, b. 21 July 1740
John Matthews|b. 21 Jul 1740|p77.htm#i4152|William Matthews|b. 8 Nov 1702|p88.htm#i4574||||William Matthews|b. 20 Apr 1668\nd. 29 Oct 1726|p88.htm#i4573||||||||||
Father William Matthews b. 8 Nov 1702
Birth*21 July 1740John Matthews was born on 21 July 1740 at St. Peter's Parish, Talbot Co, MD.1 

Citations

  1. [S2400] Unknown author, Maryland Eastern Shore Vital Records, Book 2, 1726-1750 by F. EdwardWright, page 88.

John Matthews1

M, #4153, b. circa 1853
Birth*circa 1853John Matthews was born circa 1853 at MD.1 
Residence*1880He lived in 1880 at Fairmont District, Somerset Co, MD.2 
Occupation*1880He was (an unknown value) in 1880 at Laborer.2 

Family

 (?) Maggie b. c 1859
Children 1.Balanche Matthews b. c 1876
 2.Wesley Matthews b. c 1879

Citations

  1. [S2358] Unknown author, 1880 Census, Fairmount District, Somerset Co, MD, page 40, family 322.
  2. [S2784] Unknown author, 1880 Census, Fairmont District, Somerset Co, MD, page 40, family 322.

John Matthews1

M, #4154, d. between 25 November 1725 and 16 February 1726
Note*John Matthews 1. Cattle mark registered to John Matthews on 6/8/1706 per CattleMarks (1685-1723) Somerset Co, MD at rootsweb.com - contributed toUSGenWeb Archives by Osiris Johnson at sigh@hawaii.rr.com . 
Will*25 November 1725He left a will on 25 November 1725 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 
Death*between 25 November 1725 and 16 February 1726He died between 25 November 1725 and 16 February 1726 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 
Probate*16 February 1726His estate was probated on 16 February 1726 at Dorchester Co, MD.1 

Family

 
Children 1.William Kimball Matthews b. bt 1709 - 1725
 2.Esther Matthews b. b 1725
 3.John Matthews b. b 1725
 4.Mary Matthews b. b 1725

Citations

  1. [S2402] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 17A of Matthews, JohnMatthews, MD Wills, Liber 18, Folio 459.

John Matthews1

M, #4155, b. before 1725
John Matthews|b. b 1725|p77.htm#i4155|John Matthews|d. bt 25 Nov 1725 - 16 Feb 1726|p77.htm#i4154||||||||||||||||
Father John Matthews d. bt 25 Nov 1725 - 16 Feb 1726
Birth*before 1725John Matthews was born before 1725.1 

Citations

  1. [S2402] Unknown author, Dryden Files at Nabb Research Center, page 17A of Matthews, JohnMatthews, MD Wills, Liber 18, Folio 459.

John Matthews1

M, #4156, b. circa 1660, d. 19 February 1717
John Matthews|b. c 1660\nd. 19 Feb 1717|p77.htm#i4156|Henry Walter Matthews|b. c 1641\nd. 1683|p75.htm#i4054|(?) Sarah|b. c 1638|p122.htm#i6229|||||||||||||
Father Henry Walter Matthews b. c 1641, d. 1683
Mother (?) Sarah b. c 1638
Birth*circa 1660John Matthews was born circa 1660 at Northampton Co, VA.2 
Probate*1704His estate was probated in 1704 at Northampton Co, VA.3 
Marriage*circa 1716He married Elizabeth Custis circa 1716 at Northampton Co, VA.4 
Death*19 February 1717John Matthews died on 19 February 1717 at Northampton Co, VA. 

Family

 Elizabeth Custis b. c 1680
Child 1.John Custis Matthews+ b. 19 Dec 1716, d. 8 Apr 1777

Citations

  1. [S1583] Unknown author, Virginia's Eastern Shore, Ralph T. Whitelaw, Picton Press, Camden,Maine, 1989, page 200.
  2. [S941] Unknown author, Family Search Ancestral File v4.19.
  3. [S2785] Unknown author, Northampton Co, VA Rent Roll for 1704.
  4. [S4106] Unknown author, Virginia's Eastern Shore, Ralph T. Whitelaw, Picton Press, Camden,Maine, 1989, page 326.

John Matthews1

M, #4157, b. before 1760
Birth*before 1760John Matthews was born before 1760.1 
Milit-Beg*18 January 1776He began military service on 18 January 1776 at Enlisted in Col. John Haslett's Delaware Regiment at Dover, part of Captain Jonathan Caldwell's Company.1 
Milit-Begbetween 1 May 1777 and April 1779He began military service between 1 May 1777 and April 1779 at Part of Col David Hall's Delaware Regiment.2 
Milit-Beg1 August 1779He began military service on 1 August 1779 at 4 months in Delaware Military.3 
Milit-BegDecember 1779He began military service in December 1779 at 6 months in Delaware Military.4 

Citations

  1. [S2786] Unknown author, Delaware Archives, Military Vol. 1, pg 41.
  2. [S2787] Unknown author, Delaware Archives, Military Vol. 1, pg 145.
  3. [S2788] Unknown author, Delaware Archives, Military Vol. 1, pg 302.
  4. [S2789] Unknown author, Delaware Archives, Military Vol. 1, pg 303.

John Matthews1

M, #4158, b. between 1780 and 1794
Birth*between 1780 and 1794John Matthews was born between 1780 and 1794 at MD?1 
Residence*1820He lived in 1820 at Caroline Co, MD.1 

Family

 (?) Wife b. bt 1780 - 1794
Children 1.Daughter Matthews b. bt 1804 - 1810
 2.Son Matthews b. bt 1810 - 1820
 3.Son Matthews b. bt 1810 - 1820
 4.Son Matthews b. bt 1810 - 1820

Citations

  1. [S2512] Unknown author, 1820 Census, Caroline Co, MD, pg 75, Line 19.
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