Notes for William Jefferson Matthews

Notes for William Jefferson Matthews

!US Census 1850 (16 December) Alabama, Jackson Co., Township 3 Range 5 District No. 20, Roll M432_7, Sheet 195, Page 98, House No. 674, Lines 6-12: William Mathis (b. 1794 - 56 - in TN - Occ: Farmer) married to Rachel (b. 1804 - 46 - in TN). Children listed (born in AL) are: Mary (dau b. 1836 - 14); William (son b. 1838 - 12); James (son b. 1840 - 10); Elizabeth (dau b. 1842 - 8); and Ann (dau b. 1844 - 6).

!US Census 1860 (19 June) Alabama, Jackson Co., Division Number 1, Stevenson PO, Roll M653_11, Sheet 58, Page 396, House No. 392-393, Lines 19-21: William Matthews (b. 1797 - 63 - in TN - Occ: Farmer - Property Value $5400). Children listed (born in AL) are: James Matthews (son b. 1838 - 22); and Louisa Matthews (b. 1846 - 14).