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By Lynn Hopewell

82 Erin Drive

Warrenton, VA 20186-2829

540-349-2488

hopewell@erols.com

Mathews research: http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/h/o/p/Lynn-Hopewell/

 

Interested researchers are invited to exchange information with the author.

 

 

Generation No. 1

 

      1.  Esther1 Mathews1.

 

More About Esther Mathews:

Residence: Gates County, North Carolina

     

Child of Esther Mathews is:

+      2                 i.   James2 Mathews, born Bef. 1774.

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

      2.  James2 Mathews (Esther1) was born Bef. 17742.

 

More About James Mathews:

Residence: Gates County, North Carolina

     

Child of James Mathews is:

+      3                 i.   Lodowick3 Mathews, born Abt. 1790 in North Carolina; died Bet. 1836 - 1838.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

      3.  Lodowick3 Mathews (James2, Esther1) was born Abt. 1790 in North Carolina3, and died Bet. 1836 - 18384.  He married Barbary Smith5 9 March 18146, daughter of William Smith and Martha Taylor.  She was born 13 September 1794 in Norfolk County, Virginia7,8, and died 15 March 1867 in Portsmouth, Virginia9.

     

Children of Lodowick Mathews and Barbary Smith are:

+      4                 i.   James William4 Mathews, born 1817 in North Carolina; died 15 November 1880 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

        5                ii.   Maria Susan Mathews, born 5 December 1825 in North Carolina10,11; died 24 October 1873 in Portsmouth, Virginia12,13.  She married John Edward Morris 21 September 1847 in Norfolk County, Virginia14; born 7 August 182515,16; died 22 August 1893 in Portsmouth, Virginia17,18.

 

More About Maria Susan Mathews:

Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia, next to husband.

 

Notes for John Edward Morris:

Listed in city directory, 1888, 1889 and 1890. In all, was carpenter, 524 South Street, Portsmouth. Norfolk City Directory, 1888. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1888. Norfolk City Directory, 1889. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1889. Norfolk City Directory, 1890-91. Norfolk, VA: J. H. Chataigne and Co., 1891.

 

FOR MORE ON THIS FAMILY SEE RESEARCHER'S SEPARATE MORRIS FAMILY FILES.

Lynn Hopewell

 

More About John Edward Morris:

Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Portmouth, Virginia19

Occupation: Bet. 1883 - 1884, Was a carpenter living at 418 Second Street, Portsmouth, Virginia next to Stephen B. Kenney20

Residence 1: 1882, Lived on South near Washington Street, Portsmouth, Virginia21

Residence 2: 1889, Was a carpenter living at 524 South Street22

 

 

Generation No. 4

 

      4.  James William4 Mathews (Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1817 in North Carolina23,24, and died 15 November 1880 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married Mary Ann Amelia Manning October 1847 in Norfolk County, Virginia25, daughter of Mathew Manning and Mary Hodges.  She was born September 1814 in Norfolk County, Virginia26, and died 4 April 1886 in Portsmouth, Virginia27,28.

 

Notes for James William Mathews:

Died November 15th, 1880, James W. Mathews at his residence on corner of Henry and 2nd St.  [in the Gosport section of Portsmouth] Mr. Mathews was City Sargeant of this City during the yellow fever epidemic of 1855. He was also an active member of the Howard Association and rendered valuable service. He was, up to a few years before his death, a member of the City Council which as in everything required of him he performed his duty faithfully. His loss will be deeply mourned by many. He leaves a widow and one son, M. J. Mathews of this city. He was in his 65th year.

 

"Gosport at that time was a fashionable place. The elite of the city lived there."  Portsmouth People by John Forman, written in 1890.

From Portsmouth Star, March 14, 1911 and succeeding issues. Found in "Some Fugitive Items of Portsmouth and Norfolk County History," compiled by John C. Emerson, 1948; in Portsmouth City Library.

 

 

 

More About James William Mathews:

Confirmation: 1854, No record of election to Portsmouth City Council29

Elected 1: 19 May 1879, Serving as Council Member; also on June 18

Elected 2: April 1855, Elected to Portsmouth City Council30

Elected 3: May 1855, Elected as City Sergeant while serving on City Council31

Elected 4: 1 May 1855, Present at meeting of Portsmouth City Council32

Elected 5: 5 June 1855, Posted security for appointment as City Sergeant33

Elected 6: 15 June 1855, Posted $1,000 bond for appointment as City Sergeant34

Elected 7: 8 July 1855, As Town Sergeant  enforced quaranteen of Steamship Ben Franklin that caused Yellow Fever epidemic in Portsmouth35

Elected 8: 6 May 1856, Cary F. Grimes (Capt of Grimes Battery during Civil War) elected Town Sergeant36

Elected 9: 17 November 1858, Was elected City Sergeant of Portsmouth, Virginia37

Elected 10: 1876, Not on Council38

Elected 11: 2 July 1877, Elected Council member39

Elected 12: 5 October 1877, Serving as Council Member40

Elected 13: 1878, Serving as Council Member

Elected 14: 1 July 1879, Not elected to Council. He died 16 mos later41

Ended Law Case: 1 January 1861, James sued over $150 debt for hire of negro Jeffery for 186142

Individual Note: 15 October 1850, Kin to Henry Curtis43,44

Obituary: November 1880, Obituary in newspaper.45

Occupation: Contractor (source?)

Property: 2 April 1850, Sells lot and house in Gosport46

 

Notes for Mary Ann Amelia Manning:

Entered into death Sunday night, April 3rd, 1886, Maryann Amelia White Mathews, aged 72 years, 8 months, the last of a family of four brothers and two sisters whose fore-fathers settled upon Julians Creek in Norfolk County, Va. (17.00 inserted here) A good wife, mother and sister is gone. May we meet her in heaven. [One brother not yet found.]

 

Her name is variously listed as Maryann Amelia or Mary A. A.

 

More About Mary Ann Amelia Manning:

Property 1: 21 September 1849, Purchases lot and house in Gosport47

Property 2: 19 September 1849, Sells lot and house in Gosport48

     

Child of James Mathews and Mary Manning is:

+      6                 i.   Mathew James5 Mathews, born 14 November 1848 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 28 January 1909 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

 

 

Generation No. 5

 

      6.  Mathew James5 Mathews (James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1)49 was born 14 November 1848 in Portsmouth, Virginia50, and died 28 January 1909 in Portsmouth, Virginia51,52.  He married (1) Martha Elizabeth Neaville 18 December 1873 in Portsmouth, Virginia53, daughter of John Neaville and Elizabeth ?.  She was born 13 July 1851 in Portsmouth, Virginia54, and died 20 April 1882 in Portsmouth, Virginia55,56.  He married (2) Susan Payne Jones 28 June 1887 in Portsmouth, Virginia57, daughter of Strother Jones and Lucy Stewart.  She was born 8 April 1854 in Fauquier County, Virginia58,59, and died 13 March 1909 in Portsmouth, Virginia59.

 

More About Mathew James Mathews:

Occupation: 1894, Is a ship joiner living at 1101 Dinwiddie Street in Portsmouth, Virginia60

Residence: 1889, A carpenter living at 409 Harrison Street61

 

More About Susan Payne Jones:

Burial: 15 March 1909, Portsmouth, Virginia

     

Children of Mathew Mathews and Martha Neaville are:

        7                 i.   Walter Neaville6 Mathews, born 5 August 1876 in Portsmouth, Virginia62; died 20 November 1876 in Portsmouth, Virginia63.

+      8                ii.   James William Mathews II, born 19 December 1877 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 25 February 1928 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

+      9               iii.   Edwin Elvington Mathews, born 30 January 1880 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 18 December 1931 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

 

     

Children of Mathew Mathews and Susan Jones are:

        10               i.   Mary Lucy6 Mathews, born 23 June 1888 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 25 February 1890 in Portsmouth, Virginia64.

+      11              ii.   Seth Waters Mathews, born 5 June 1890 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 5 October 1949 in Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia.

+      12            iii.   Mathew Stewart Mathews, born 18 November 1893 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 7 August 1974 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

 

 

Generation No. 6

 

      8.  James William6 Mathews II (Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 19 December 1877 in Portsmouth, Virginia65,66, and died 25 February 1928 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married Mary Reata Cooke 9 March 1907, daughter of John Cooke and Fannie Conley.  She was born 12 August 1885 in Baltimore, Maryland, and died 1961 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

 

Notes for James William Mathews II:

Portsmouth, VA births. 18 Dec possible alternate date

 

 

More About James William Mathews II:

Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Portmouth, Virginia

 

Notes for Mary Reata Cooke:

Alternate date, 9th.

Parents lived in Wilmington, Delaware.

 

More About Mary Reata Cooke:

Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery, Portmouth, Virginia

     

Children of James Mathews and Mary Cooke are:

+      13               i.   Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, born 6 January 1908 in Newport News, Virginia.

+      14              ii.   James William Mathews, Jr., born 21 March 1910 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

+      15            iii.   Emily Francis Mathews, born 12 August 1918 in Portmouth, Virginia.

+      16             iv.   John William Mathews, born 21 July 1918 in Portmouth, Virginia.

 

 

      9.  Edwin Elvington6 Mathews (Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 30 January 1880 in Portsmouth, Virginia, and died 18 December 1931 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married Laura Edwina Powers 28 October 190367,68, daughter of John Powers and Mary Davis.  She was born 3 February 1883, and died 27 October 1919.

 

Notes for Edwin Elvington Mathews:

Portsmouth, VA deaths

 

Mathews Family says 31 Jan and 19 Dec

 

 

More About Edwin Elvington Mathews:

Residence: 8 January 1932, 319 Webster Avenue69

     

Children of Edwin Mathews and Laura Powers are:

        17               i.   Edwin Elvington7 Mathews, Jr., born 4 September 1904 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 3 September 1990 in Sun City, Florida.  He married Margaret Virginius Hanrahan 3 October 1928 in Portsmouth, Virginia; born 31 August 1909 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 11 August 1997 in Sun City, Florida.

 

Notes for Edwin Elvington Mathews, Jr.:

Conversation with author.

Buried in Portsmouth.

 

More About Edwin Elvington Mathews, Jr.:

Burial: Olive Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia

 

More About Margaret Virginius Hanrahan:

Burial: Olive Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia

 

Marriage Notes for Edwin Mathews and Margaret Hanrahan:

Married at home of Presbyterian minister.

 

+      18              ii.   Mary Elizabeth Mathews, born 18 June 1912 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

        19            iii.   Margaret Helen Mathews, born 14 October 1919 in Portsmouth, Virginia; died 31 January 1971 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  She married Ernest Tatem Snow.

 

Notes for Margaret Helen Mathews:

Married only a short time. Her name on her  tombstone is Mathews not Snow.

 

Took her own life

 

 

More About Margaret Helen Mathews:

Burial: Olive Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia

 

Notes for Ernest Tatem Snow:

From Murfersboro, TN

 

Marriage Notes for Margaret Mathews and Ernest Snow:

Mary Mathews Torrence: Marriage was wartime romance, very brief.

 

 

      11.  Seth Waters6 Mathews (Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 5 June 1890 in Portsmouth, Virginia, and died 5 October 1949 in Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia.  He married (1) Nance Goodwin Hart 23 December 1912.  She was born 11 January 1884, and died 15 September 1936.  He married (2) Helen Land Simpson70 27 July 194070, daughter of Thomas Simpson and Jocasta Gray.  She was born 6 April 1901 in Danville, Virginia, and died 16 July 1999 in Suffolk, Virginia.

 

More About Helen Land Simpson:

Religion: 20 July 1999, Funeral service at Main Street United Methodist Church, Suffolk, Virginia.

Residence: 1991, Suffolk, VA

     

Child of Seth Mathews and Nance Hart is:

+      20               i.   Isabell Payne7 Mathews, born 9 January 1916; died 1998.

 

     

Child of Seth Mathews and Helen Simpson is:

+      21               i.   James Simpson7 Mathews, born 9 June 1941 in Suffolk, Virginia.

 

 

      12.  Mathew Stewart6 Mathews (Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 18 November 1893 in Portsmouth, Virginia, and died 7 August 1974 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married Jessie Ross Pedigo 31 January 1914 in Roanoke, Virginia, daughter of Charles Pedigo and Lillie Ross.  She was born 5 June 1888 in Vinton, Roanoke County, Virginia, and died 1984 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

 

Notes for Mathew Stewart Mathews:

Olive Branch Cemetery, City Park, Portsmouth, VA

 

 

More About Mathew Stewart Mathews:

Burial: 9 August 1974, Portsmouth, Virginia

 

Notes for Jessie Ross Pedigo:

Interview with author in 1976,

 

She was born in Vinton, Virginia and moved to Roanoke and lived at 1617 Wise Avenue. Dr. Petticord lived next door. At age ten, she moved to the Edgewater section of Norfolk. Her father worked at the Norfolk and Western shops. Later they moved to Portsmouth and had a house on Prentice Place across from her future husband.

Then moved to park View. She tried school, but the boys were mean to her. At age 20 she attended business school in Portsmouth for three months. She became engaged to Stewart Mathews and went back to Roanoke to work for her brother Carl in the wholesale fruit and produce business. He was known as the "apple king." Jessie kept books.

Stewart wanted to move to Roanoke, but his boss gave him a raise to keep him from going. They were married in Roanoke at the Green Memorial Methodist Church. Her brother Carl gave the wedding.

They came back to Portsmouth and lived in an apartment at 700 Armstrong Street; then on B. Street; and then bought the house at 301 Webster Avenue. [the Northeast corner of Webster and Ann Streets in the Park View section of Portsmouth.]

After her children were born, her parents moved back to Roanoke. Her parents died on Ernest Mayhew's (her sister "Foofie's" farm near Fincastle. They are buried in the Vinton Cemetery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

More About Jessie Ross Pedigo:

Burial: Portsmouth, Virginia

 

Marriage Notes for Mathew Mathews and Jessie Pedigo:

Green Memorial Methodist Church

 

     

Children of Mathew Mathews and Jessie Pedigo are:

+      22               i.   Charlotte Ross7 Mathews, born 6 November 1914 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

+      23              ii.   Mathew Stewart Mathews, Jr., born 10 March 1917 in Portsmouth, VA.

 

 

Generation No. 7

 

      13.  Anna Marguerite7 Mathews (James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 6 January 1908 in Newport News, Virginia.  She married Ralph Sasser Hunt in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He was born 10 August 1900 in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and died 14 December 1944 in Portsmouth, Virginia71.

 

Notes for Ralph Sasser Hunt:

Conversation with daughter, Barbara Hunt Tevis

 

Olive Branch Cem

 

 

More About Ralph Sasser Hunt:

Burial: Portsmouth, Virginia

     

Children of Anna Mathews and Ralph Hunt are:

+      24               i.   Ann Marguerite8 Hunt, born 26 May 1930 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

+      25              ii.   Barbara Lee Hunt, born 9 May 1931 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

+      26            iii.   Ralph Sasser Hunt Jr., born 1941.

 

 

      14.  James William7 Mathews, Jr. (James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 21 March 1910 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married Rose Caroline Thornton 13 September 1952 in Portmouth, Virginia.  She was born 1911.

     

Child of James Mathews and Rose Thornton is:

        27               i.   James Edward8 Mathews, born 1954.

 

 

      15.  Emily Francis7 Mathews (James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 12 August 1918 in Portmouth, Virginia.  She married Harry Goodloe Galliday 12 July 1940.  He was born 1907 in Lynchburg, Virginia.

 

Notes for Emily Francis Mathews:

Alternate date, 9th

 

 

Notes for Harry Goodloe Galliday:

From Lynchburg, VA

 

     

Children of Emily Mathews and Harry Galliday are:

+      28               i.   Francis Elizabeth8 Galliday, born 1943.

        29              ii.   Patricia Ann Galliday, born 1950.  She married Stanley Clinton Leppert 9 April 1980; born 1945.

 

 

      16.  John William7 Mathews (James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 21 July 1918 in Portmouth, Virginia.  He married Ottilie H. Weitzel 7 May 1943.  She was born 1920, and died 1973.

     

Children of John Mathews and Ottilie Weitzel are:

+      30               i.   Virginia Mary8 Mathews, born 1944.

+      31              ii.   Russell Charles Mathews, born 1945.

 

 

      18.  Mary Elizabeth7 Mathews (Edwin Elvington6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 18 June 1912 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  She married Alford Walker Torrence72 6 April 1940 in Park View Methodist Church, Portsmouth, Virginia.  He was born 24 November 1909, and died 23 April 1996 in Tampa, Florida.

 

Notes for Mary Elizabeth Mathews:

father was an air force Col. Both parents from Mass.

 

More About Mary Elizabeth Mathews:

Residence: 1990, Florida

 

More About Alford Walker Torrence:

Burial: Tampa, Florida

     

Children of Mary Mathews and Alford Torrence are:

+      32               i.   Alfred Walker8 Torrence, Jr., born 10 September 1947.

+      33              ii.   Carol Ann Torrence, born 9 December 1950 in Tampa, Florida.

 

 

      20.  Isabell Payne7 Mathews (Seth Waters6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 9 January 1916, and died 1998.  She married Fred Adwell Boze 18 December 1937.  He was born 5 October 1909, and died 19 May 1982.

     

Child of Isabell Mathews and Fred Boze is:

+      34               i.   Fred Adwell8 Boze III, born 28 February 1946.

 

 

      21.  James Simpson7 Mathews (Seth Waters6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 9 June 1941 in Suffolk, Virginia.  He married Melissa Kinsey 28 November 1970.  She was born 1 June 1937.

 

Notes for James Simpson Mathews:

James S. Mathews

 

Partner

   James S. Mathews received his B.A. in 1963 from Randolph-Macon College and his LL.B. in 1966 from the University of Virginia (Phi Alpha Delta; Phi Beta Kappa; Omicron Delta Kappa; Phi Gamma Mu; Tau Kappa Alpha). Mr. Mathews’ practice has traditionally concentrated in commercial, banking, bond issues and fidelity and surety defense. Mr. Mathews is a member of the Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia and American Bar Associations as well as the Virginia State Bar, The Maritime Law Association of the United States and the National Association of Bond Lawyers. Mr. Mathews has been active in several civic and business-related organizations. He is a member of the Norfolk Kiwanis Club, and Past Lieutenant Governor Division 16; member of the Board of Trustees, Randolph Macon College and a former member of the Norfolk Planning Commission. He has served as a member of the Norfolk Forum Board; Past President of United Methodist Pensions, Inc.; Past President of the Randolph Macon College Society of Alumni; and Past President, Urban League of Hampton Roads.

 

 Areas of Practice:  Banking

 Commercial Law

 Government Contracts & Construction Law

 Commercial & Business Transactions

 Commercial Litigation

 Fidelity and Guaranty Surety Defense

 IDB and Municipal Bond Issues

 Tax

 

 

Phone: (757) 446-8604

E-mail: jmathews@vanblk.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More About Melissa Kinsey:

Individual Note: No middle name or initial

     

Children of James Mathews and Melissa Kinsey are:

        35               i.   Anne Helen8 Mathews, born 26 February 1972.

        36              ii.   James Simpson Mathews, Jr., born 12 April 1974.

 

Notes for James Simpson Mathews, Jr.:

Twin

 

 

        37            iii.   Melissa Wilson Mathews, born 12 April 1974.

 

Notes for Melissa Wilson Mathews:

Twin

 

 

 

      22.  Charlotte Ross7 Mathews (Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 6 November 1914 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  She married Harry Lynn Hopewell 30 January 1937 in Portsmouth, Virginia, son of William Hopewell and Rachel Parson.  He was born 10 October 1910 in Bridgeton, Craven County, North Carolina, and died 26 November 1988 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

 

More About Charlotte Ross Mathews:

Residence: 1997, Newport News, Virginia

 

Notes for Harry Lynn Hopewell:

Olive Branch Cemetery

 

More About Harry Lynn Hopewell:

Died 2: Maryview Hospital

Burial: 28 November 1988, Portsmouth, Virginia, Olive Branch Cem.

Cause of Death: Stroke

Occupation: Businessman

 

Marriage Notes for Charlotte Mathews and Harry Hopewell:

Park View Methodist Church

     

Children of Charlotte Mathews and Harry Hopewell are:

+      38               i.   Harry Lynn8 Hopewell, Jr, born 19 December 1937 in Kings Daughters Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia.

+      39              ii.   Robert Stewart Hopewell, born 8 November 1941 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

        40            iii.   Lou Ross Hopewell, born 5 September 1945 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

 

More About Lou Ross Hopewell:

Occupation: Headmistress

Residence: 1991, Powahtan Co., VA

 

+      41             iv.   Charlotte Nina Hopewell, born 10 November 1947 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

 

 

      23.  Mathew Stewart7 Mathews, Jr. (Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 10 March 1917 in Portsmouth, VA.  He married Mary Sophia Silber, daughter of Ernest Silber and Blanche Frasier.  She was born 22 June 1916 in Philadelphia, PA, and died 3 May 1975 in Portsmouth, VA.

 

More About Mathew Stewart Mathews, Jr.:

Residence: 1990, Portsmouth, VA

 

Notes for Mary Sophia Silber:

Olive Branch Cemetery

 

 

More About Mary Sophia Silber:

Burial: 5 May 1975, Portsmouth, VA

     

Children of Mathew Mathews and Mary Silber are:

        42               i.   Mathew Stewart8 Mathews III, born 1 August 1944 in Lawton, OK.  He married Mary Alice Macon 1 July 1972.

 

More About Mathew Stewart Mathews III:

Occupation: U.S.Army, Ret.

Residence: 1990, Poolsville, Md

 

+      43              ii.   Richard Ernest Mathews, born 25 September 1945 in Washington, DC.

+      44            iii.   Reed Silber Mathews, born 12 June 1949 in Portsmouth, VA.

+      45             iv.   Linden Ross Mathews, born 7 September 1952 in Portsmouth, VA.

        46              v.   Keith Dana Mathews, born 13 August 1953 in Portsmouth, VA.  He married Maureen Miller Nixon 24 December 1986 in Virginia Beach, VA; born 22 June 1951 in Elizabeth City, Hertford Co., NC.

 

More About Keith Dana Mathews:

Residence: 1991, Virginia Beach, VA

 

+      47             vi.   Craig Darryl Mathews, born 13 August 1953 in Portsmouth, VA.

 

 

Generation No. 8

 

      24.  Ann Marguerite8 Hunt (Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 26 May 1930 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  She married Frank Joseph Urabeck Jr 19 August 1950.  He was born 1927.

 

More About Ann Marguerite Hunt:

Residence: 1991, Portsmouth, VA

 

Notes for Frank Joseph Urabeck Jr:

Mathews Family

 

 

Marriage Notes for Ann Hunt and Frank Jr:

Mathews Family

 

     

Children of Ann Hunt and Frank Jr are:

+      48               i.   Linda Ann9 Urabeck, born 1952.

+      49              ii.   Catherine Ann Urabeck, born 1956.

        50            iii.   Frank Joseph Urabeck III, born 1965.  He married Carol Anne Kestner 21 September 1985; born 1964.

 

 

      25.  Barbara Lee8 Hunt (Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 9 May 1931 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  She married William Thomas Tevis 22 April 1950 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  He was born 6 March 1924 in Princess Ann County, Virginia.

 

Notes for Barbara Lee Hunt:

121 Oregon Ave, 23701

 

 

More About Barbara Lee Hunt:

Residence: Portsmouth, VA

 

More About William Thomas Tevis:

Residence: 1991, Portsmouth, VA

     

Children of Barbara Hunt and William Tevis are:

+      51               i.   Sandra Lee9 Tevis, born 1955.

+      52              ii.   Robert Lynn Tevis, born 1955.

+      53            iii.   Leslie Carroll Tevis, born 1958.

        54             iv.   Brenda L. Tevis, born 1968.

 

 

      26.  Ralph Sasser Hunt8 Jr. (Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1941.  He married Pattie Starr Sumpter73 8 March 196573.  She was born 1944.

 

More About Ralph Sasser Hunt Jr.:

Burial: Olive Branch Cemetery, Portsmouth, Virginia73

     

Child of Ralph Jr. and Pattie Sumpter is:

        55               i.   Ralph Sasser9 Hunt III, born 1967.

 

 

      28.  Francis Elizabeth8 Galliday (Emily Francis7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1943.  She married (1) William Nealis 1963.    She married (2) William Henry Clemments 8 December 1973.  He was born 1943.

     

Child of Francis Galliday and William Nealis is:

+      56               i.   Deborah A.9 Nealis, born 1965.

 

 

      30.  Virginia Mary8 Mathews (John William7, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1944.  She married Max Jenne 16 July 1965.  He was born 1944, and died 1976.

     

Children of Virginia Mathews and Max Jenne are:

        57               i.   Heid9 Jenne, born 1966.

        58              ii.   Eric Jenne, born 1967.

        59            iii.   Christine Jenne, born 1972.

 

 

      31.  Russell Charles8 Mathews (John William7, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1945.  He married Janet A. Carlson 26 October 1968.  She was born 1949.

     

Children of Russell Mathews and Janet Carlson are:

        60               i.   Michelle J.9 Mathews, born 1969.

        61              ii.   Jeffery C. Mathews, born 1973.

        62            iii.   Jennifer L. Mathews, born 1977.

 

 

      32.  Alfred Walker8 Torrence, Jr. (Mary Elizabeth7 Mathews, Edwin Elvington6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 10 September 1947.  He married Jeanne Suprenant 6 August 1970.  She was born 26 July 1947.

     

Children of Alfred Torrence and Jeanne Suprenant are:

        63               i.   Matthew Charles9 Torrence, born 31 October 1973.

        64              ii.   Ryan Gregory Torrence, born 11 December 1980.

 

 

      33.  Carol Ann8 Torrence (Mary Elizabeth7 Mathews, Edwin Elvington6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 9 December 1950 in Tampa, Florida.  She married Joseph Michael Talone, Jr 23 January 1971 in First Presbyterian Church, Tampa, Florida.  He was born 27 September 1948 in Jacksonville, Florida.

 

More About Carol Ann Torrence:

Record Change: 14 June 1992

 

More About Joseph Michael Talone, Jr:

Record Change: 14 June 1992

     

Children of Carol Torrence and Joseph Talone are:

        65               i.   Jennifer Ann9 Talone, born 25 July 1974 in Tampa, Florida.

 

More About Jennifer Ann Talone:

Record Change: 14 June 1992

 

        66              ii.   Jeffery Michael Talone, born 16 May 1978 in Tampa, Florida.

 

More About Jeffery Michael Talone:

Record Change: 14 June 1992

Residence: 2001, Lexington, Kentucky

 

 

      34.  Fred Adwell8 Boze III (Isabell Payne7 Mathews, Seth Waters6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 28 February 1946.  He married (1) Linda Carol Jones 8 June 1971.  She was born 20 October 1953.  He married (2) Susan Seagel Stevens 5 May 1984.  She was born 3 February 1946.

     

Child of Fred Boze and Susan Stevens is:

        67               i.   Carolyn Elizabeth9 Boze, born 14 September 1977.

 

 

      38.  Harry Lynn8 Hopewell, Jr (Charlotte Ross7 Mathews, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 19 December 1937 in Kings Daughters Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married (1) Carolyn Jean Lawrence 19 October 1955 in at the  bride's residence, Hodges Ferry, Norfolk Co., Virginia, daughter of Frank Lawrence and Charlotte Crawford.  She was born 5 July 1939 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married (2) Leslie Ann Lindsay 9 October 1976 in Fairfax Unitarian Church, Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia.  She was born 2 September 1944 in San Francisco, California.

 

Notes for Harry Lynn Hopewell, Jr:

His mother was in the hospital for two weeks, typical of childbirth in

that time.

 

More About Harry Lynn Hopewell, Jr:

Occupation: Investment Advisor

Residence: 1991, Warrenton, Fauquier Co., VA

 

More About Carolyn Jean Lawrence:

Occupation: Artist

Residence: 1991, Washington, DC

 

Marriage Notes for Harry Hopewell and Carolyn Lawrence:

Marriage attended by both families. Afterwards Carolyn and Lynn left to travel to VMI and VPI.

 

Marriage Notes for Harry Hopewell and Leslie Lindsay:

Oakton Unitarian Church, Rev. David Weissbard

 

     

Children of Harry Hopewell and Carolyn Lawrence are:

+      68               i.   Harry Lynn9 Hopewell III, born 20 May 1956 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

+      69              ii.   Frank Mathew Hopewell, born 19 December 1958 in Portsmouth, VA.

 

     

Child of Harry Hopewell and Leslie Lindsay is:

        70               i.   Stewart Lindsay9 Hopewell, born 28 September 1979 in Fairfax County Hospital, Annandale, Fairfax Co., VA.

 

Notes for Stewart Lindsay Hopewell:

Stewart's father assisted birth.

 

 

 

      39.  Robert Stewart8 Hopewell (Charlotte Ross7 Mathews, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 8 November 1941 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married (1) Shirley Ray Rogers 4 October 1969 in Brunswick, ME.    He married (2) Mary Dorothy Chambers 8 December 1984 in Lewinsville Presbyterian Church, McLean, Virginia, daughter of Richard Chambers and Margaret Chambers.  She was born 12 August 1948 in Read Oak, Iowa.

 

More About Robert Stewart Hopewell:

Occupation: U.S.Navy, Ret.

Residence: 1991, Falls Church, VA

 

Marriage Notes for Robert Hopewell and Mary Chambers:

 

 

     

Children of Robert Hopewell and Shirley Rogers are:

        71               i.   Robert Stewart Hopewell9 Jr.

 

More About Robert Stewart Hopewell Jr:

Occupation: Marketing

 

        72              ii.   John Lynn Hopewell.

 

     

Child of Robert Hopewell and Mary Chambers is:

        73               i.   David Chambers9 Hopewell, born 18 June 1985 in Arlington, Virginia.

 

 

      41.  Charlotte Nina8 Hopewell (Charlotte Ross7 Mathews, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 10 November 1947 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  She married (1) Marvin Grey Barnes 19 July 1969 in Portsmouth, Virginia, son of Thurman Barnes and Lillie Turner.  He was born 8 October 1946 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  She married (2) Richard Lodge 1989 in Portsmouth, VA. 

 

More About Charlotte Nina Hopewell:

Occupation: court clerk

Residence: 1991, Portsmouth, VA

 

More About Marvin Grey Barnes:

Residence: 1991, Virginia Beach, VA

     

Children of Charlotte Hopewell and Marvin Barnes are:

        74               i.   Marvin Grey9 Barnes, Jr., born 9 January 1970 in Portsmouth, Virginia.

        75              ii.   Rachel Ross Barnes, born 11 July 1974 in Portsmouth, VA.

 

 

      43.  Richard Ernest8 Mathews (Mathew Stewart7, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 25 September 1945 in Washington, DC.  He married Charlean Verhaagen 10 June 1984 in Portsmouth, Va, daughter of Hubrecht Verhaagen and Charlotte Caffee.  She was born 27 May 1952 in Norfolk, VA.

 

Notes for Richard Ernest Mathews:

Mr & Mrs 59, 3352 Bangor Crescent, Chesapeake^ VA 23321

 

 

More About Richard Ernest Mathews:

Occupation: Resturantuer

Residence: 1990, Cheasapeake, VA

 

Marriage Notes for Richard Mathews and Charlean Verhaagen:

At the home of the groom's father

 

     

Child of Richard Mathews and Charlean Verhaagen is:

        76               i.   Cody Haagen9 Mathews, born 24 August 1985.

 

 

      44.  Reed Silber8 Mathews (Mathew Stewart7, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 12 June 1949 in Portsmouth, VA.  He married Anne C. McCormack 18 May 1985 in Brewster, MA.  She was born 23 December 1952 in Dorchester MA.

 

Notes for Reed Silber Mathews:

Mr & Mrs 60, RR2 Box 379, Lincolnville^ ME 4849

 

 

More About Reed Silber Mathews:

Occupation: Carpenter

Residence: 1991, Lincolnville, ME

     

Child of Reed Mathews and Anne McCormack is:

        77               i.   Conor Clark9 Mathews, born 25 December 1987 in Hyannis, MA.

 

 

      45.  Linden Ross8 Mathews (Mathew Stewart7, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 7 September 1952 in Portsmouth, VA.  She married James Sheldon Boone. Jr 26 March 1983 in Williamsburg, VA, son of James Boone and Lillie Adams.  He was born 11 May 1950 in Charlotte, NC.

 

More About Linden Ross Mathews:

Residence: 1991, Wilmington, NC

     

Children of Linden Mathews and James Jr are:

        78               i.   Scott Thomas9 Boone, born 28 August 1985 in Wilmington, NC.

        79              ii.   Peggy Ross Boone, born 22 June 1988 in Wilmington, NC.

 

 

      47.  Craig Darryl8 Mathews (Mathew Stewart7, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 13 August 1953 in Portsmouth, VA.  He married Susan Kay Hewitt 28 April 1978 in Winchester, VA, daughter of William Hewitt and Charlotte Stokss.  She was born 28 July 1951 in Washington, DC.

 

More About Craig Darryl Mathews:

Residence: 1991, Midlothian, VA

     

Children of Craig Mathews and Susan Hewitt are:

        80               i.   Brenton Gage9 Mathews, born 25 January 1983 in Richmond, VA.

        81              ii.   Derrick Silber Mathews, born 5 September 1987 in Richmond, VA.

 

 

Generation No. 9

 

      48.  Linda Ann9 Urabeck (Ann Marguerite8 Hunt, Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1952.  She married Frank Anthony Walski 19 June 1971.  He was born 1950.

     

Children of Linda Urabeck and Frank Walski are:

        82               i.   David A.10 Walski, born 1972.

        83              ii.   Joseph A. Walski, born 1975.

        84            iii.   Karyn A. Walski, born 1979.

 

 

      49.  Catherine Ann9 Urabeck (Ann Marguerite8 Hunt, Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1956.  She married James Vernon Culpepper II 10 July 1976.  He was born 1955.

     

Child of Catherine Urabeck and James Culpepper is:

        85               i.   Jill Marie10 Culpepper, born 1982.

 

 

      51.  Sandra Lee9 Tevis (Barbara Lee8 Hunt, Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1955.  She married Jerry Stephens 14 September 1973.  He was born 1951.

     

Children of Sandra Tevis and Jerry Stephens are:

        86               i.   Jeffrey M.10 Stephens, born 1977.

        87              ii.   Brian A. Stephens, born 1981.

 

 

      52.  Robert Lynn9 Tevis (Barbara Lee8 Hunt, Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1955.  He married Christine Jones 31 July 1982.  She was born 1958.

     

Child of Robert Tevis and Christine Jones is:

        88               i.   Robert C.10 Tevis, born 1980.

 

 

      53.  Leslie Carroll9 Tevis (Barbara Lee8 Hunt, Anna Marguerite7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1958.  He married Patricia Darlene Adams 19 September 1980.  She was born 1962.

     

Child of Leslie Tevis and Patricia Adams is:

        89               i.   Amy L.10 Tevis, born 1981.

 

 

      56.  Deborah A.9 Nealis (Francis Elizabeth8 Galliday, Emily Francis7 Mathews, James William6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 1965.  She married Danny Galen Penick June 1984. 

     

Child of Deborah Nealis and Danny Penick is:

        90               i.   Danny Galen10 Penick, Jr., born 1985.

 

 

      68.  Harry Lynn9 Hopewell III (Harry Lynn8, Charlotte Ross7 Mathews, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 20 May 1956 in Portsmouth, Virginia.  He married Jacqueline Ann-Noelle Nantier 1986 in Warrenton, Virginia.  She was born 30 September 1958 in Leminester, Massachusetts.

 

More About Harry Lynn Hopewell III:

Date born 2: Kings Daughter's Hospital, Park View, Portsmouth, VA

Residence: Manassas, Prince William County, Virginia

 

Marriage Notes for Harry Hopewell and Jacqueline Nantier:

St. James Episcopal Church

 

     

Child of Harry Hopewell and Jacqueline Nantier is:

        91               i.   Robert Lynn10 Hopewell, born 8 March 1988 in Fairfax County, Virginia.

 

 

      69.  Frank Mathew9 Hopewell (Harry Lynn8, Charlotte Ross7 Mathews, Mathew Stewart6, Mathew James5, James William4, Lodowick3, James2, Esther1) was born 19 December 1958 in Portsmouth, VA.  He married Christy Bosone 1984 in Vienna, Fairfax County, VA. 

 

More About Frank Mathew Hopewell:

Residence: Washington, DC

 

Marriage Notes for Frank Hopewell and Christy Bosone:

At the home of the bride's mother

 

     

Child of Frank Hopewell and Christy Bosone is:

        92               i.   Courtney Ross10 Hopewell74, born 4 January 1985 in Washington, DC.

 

 

 

Endnotes

 

1.  Gates Co. NC Deeds, Bk.4, P.15, 29 Dec 1794, Esther gives land to James. Shows Esther Mathews as widow.

2.  Gates Co. NC 1790 Census., James Mathews over 16 years of age.

3.  Probably born in NC since children were born there

4.  Norfolk County Virginia Deeds, Barbara Mathews Deed, 1838,  (August 22, 1838), She waives rights to father's property. She is widow of Lodowick Mathews.

5.  Norfolk County Virginia Deeds, Barbara Mathews Deed, 1838,  (August 22, 1838), Cites Barbara Mathews as daughter of William R. Smith.

6.  Smith Bible.

7.  Census, Federal, 1860, Portsmouth, Virginia, Barbara Mathews is 55.

8.  Smith Bible.

9.  Barbara Smith Mathews Death Register, Undertaker was Thomas Scott. She was born in Norfolk County.

10.  Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896,  (Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896), Age 48.

11.  Census, Federal, 1850, Portsmouth, Virginia, Born in North Carolina. Age 24.

12.  Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896,  (Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896), Says her death date is 10 Nov. 1873..

13.  Maria S. Morris tombstone, Death date is Oct. 24, 1873. Name is Maria S. vice Susan Maria in death certificate. Mame is Susan Mariah in her marriage bond.

14.  Norfolk County Virginia Marriage Records, October, 1847, Susan Maria Mathews and John E. Morris marriage record, James W. Mathews and John E. Morris make a bond, 21 September, 1847 concerning the pending marriage between John and Miss Susan Mariah Matthews. "The above bound James Matthews made oath before me that the above named Miss Susan Mariah Matthews was above the age of twenty one years." Both John and James sign their names.

15.  Portsmouth Virginia Wills, John Edward Morris Will,  (June 23, 1893), Aged 68 years, 15 days.

16.  John Edward Morris tombstone.

17.  Portsmouth Virginia Wills, John Edward Morris Will,  (June 23, 1893), will dated 28 June, 1893. Leaves home at 524 S. St. to daus Louisa M. and Virginia E. Morris ....son Louis J. Morris ....stepdau Elizabeth Hall, unmarried.

18.  Portsmouth Virginia Deaths, John Edward Morris Death Registration, Age 68 years, 15 days.

19.  John Edward Morris tombstone.

20.  Chataigne's Directory of Norfolk and Portsmouth, 1883-1884, Morris, John E., carp, h. 524 South.

21.  Chataigne's Portsmouth Directory, 1882, Morris, John E. carp h South nr Washington.

22.  Chataigne's  Portsmouth Directory, 1889, Morris, John E. carp h 524 South.

23.  Portsmouth, Va census, 1850.

24.  Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896,  (Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896).

25.  Norfolk County Virginia Marriage Records, James W. and Mary Ann Amelia White Marriage Bond,  (Marriage bond dated __ October, 1847.), P. 13., The day of the bond is unreadable on the copy. James W. Matthews and William Outten made the bond. Mary is listed as Mrs.  Mary A. A. White (a widow.).

26.  Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896,  (Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896), Aged 72 years, 7 months. Parents Matthew and Mary Manning. Born Norfolk County, widow, info by F. S. Hope H.O.

27.  Maryann Amelia Manning Mathews entry,  (Portsmouth, Virginia Deaths), This record says April 4. Obit says April 3. Recheck.

28.  Isabell Boze, "Isabelle Mathews Boze Newspaper Clippings," Clippings, undated, transcribed by Isabelle Boze, Entered into death Sunday night, April 3rd, 1886, Maryann Amelia White Mathews, aged 72 years, 8 months, the last of a family of four brothers and two sisters whose fore-fathers settled upon Julians Creek in Norfolk County, Va. (17.00 inserted here) A good wife, mother and sister is gone. May we meet her in heaven.

29.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1853-1858, No record of election.

30.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1853-1858, 133, Election of Council 1855. An election was held by the Sheriff of norfolk County, at the Court House and Town hall on the first Saturday in April, 1855 for thirteen Councilmen of the Town of Portsmouth, for the ensuing year whcih resulted in the election of the following gentlement, viz; ...James W. Mathews ... Absolom J. Manning [brother of James Mathews' wife Maryanne.]On mothin of J. V. Pratt, the appointments were left to the chair who announced the committees to consist as follows:  Committee on Public Propertyt- Jas W. Mathews.

31.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1853-1858, 139, [Date not recorded. Correct next time in Portsmouth.] J. W. Mathews elected Town Sergeant. The President announced as next in order the election of Town Sergeant, and on motion the Board went into elections. Applications were read from Messers. S. Haswood, Jas. W. Mathews, Germiah F. Cherry, H Stoaks, Thos. L. Johnson and B.B. Warren. Mr. Mathews obtained leave to retire. There were elven ballots cast, all of which Jas. W. Mathews received. He was thereupon declared duled elected.

32.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1853-1858, 134, Regular Meeting of the Common Council of the Town of Portsmouth held at the Crawford Street hall on Tuesday evening, may 1, 1855 ...James W. Mathews [present].

33.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1853-1858, 139, Meeting Tuesday evening 5 June, 1855. Messers. Jas. W. Mathews Town Sergeant elected, and Wm. H. Williams ... submitted the names of their securities which were approved.State of Virginia, County of Norfolk to wit: This 6th day of June, 1855 personally appeared James W. Mathews of the State and County aforesaid, before me Wm. Outten a justice of the peace of the county and State aforesaid and made oath that he will performe faithfully the duties of his office of Town Sergeant of the Town of Portsmouth for the year ending t the best of his ability and capacity. Signed James W. Mathews.

34.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1853-1858, 139, Meeting, June 15, 1855. Town Sergeant Bond. William Outten, A[bsolom] Judge Manning and James W. Mathews give $1,000 bond for J.W. Mathews performance of duties of Town Sergeant.

35.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1853-1858, 139, Meeting-July 8, 1855. Yellow Fever. Whereas it has been represented to the members of the Council by several of the Physicians of our Town, that there is a case of Yellow Fever in Gosport caused by exposure while at work on board the Steamship Ben Franklin, lying at Page and Allen's warf- Threfore, Resolved by the Common Council that the Town Sergeant be directed to call on the Capt. of said steamship and require her removal forthwith to the Quaranteen Grounds, and in default of such removal by her commanding officer, then to have her removed at the expense of her owners. On motion ordered, ..That no publication be made of these proceedings in the public newspaper, be made. On motion of Wm. Porter it was Resolved that a Committee of three be appointed by the Chair to cooperate with the Town Sergeant in the carrying out of the resolution.

36.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1853-1858, Meeting May 6, 1856. [lots of new council members] Next in order being the election of Town Sergeant, Jas. W. Mathews present incumbent stated that he had made no application because his bond does not expire until June. [This unclear.] applications were read from Mssers. John P. Minter, Cary F. Grimes, naming their securities and Messers. james Thompkins and Oney H. Edwards. Mr. Thompson moved the vote be recorded. Agreed to- and the question being called for resulted in the following vote, viz: For Grimes 8, for Minter 2, for Tompkins1. Cary F. Grimes was declared duly elected Town Sergeant for the ensuing year.Meeting August 5, 1856. Police officer salary $33.33/mo + $1 per arrest. 4 officers.

37.  Minute Book of the City Council of Portsmouth, Virginia, 1858-1863, 79, Poll of City Sergeant. "The president laid before the board the pole for City Sergeant taken on the 17th [of November, 1858] met: At the Jackson Ward the vote for Mathews was 15, at Jefferson Ward 23 no opposition.

38.  Portsmouth City Council Minutes, 1876, James W. Mathews not found in Minute Book.

39.  PortsmouthVirginia  City Council Minutes, 1877, [James W. Mathews elected Council Members].

40.  PortsmouthVirginia  City Council Minutes, 1877, [Serving as Council Member.].

41.  Portsmouth City Council Minutes, 1879, July 1, 1879 Council Minutes record elections. James W. Mathews not elected.

42.  Norfolk County Virginia Ended Law Cases, James William Mathews Ended Law Case, January, 1861,  (January 1, 1861), W.H. Morris sues James W. Mathews and James G. Hodges because they did not yet pay the $150 owed him for the hire of the negro Jeffery for the year 1861.

43.  Norfolk County Virginia Deeds, J.W. & M. A. A. Mathews Assignment, 1850, J. W. & M. A. A. Mathews assigns for $60, to Joseph N. Schoolfileld, rights which they possess in real estate of Henry Curtis (died seized) and which decended to J. W. Mathews, the said James W. Mathews as the next-of-kin to the said Henry Curtis. October 15, 1850.

44.  Henry Curtis Will,  (Norfolk County, Virginia Wills), Personal property inventory & sale of estate of Henry Curtis. Some bought by H. [Herman?] Mathews, Wm Portlock, Mrs. Curtis.

45.  Isabell Boze, "Isabelle Mathews Boze Newspaper Clippings," Clippings, undated, transcribed by Isabelle Boze, Died November 15th, 1880, James W. Mathews at his residence on corner of Henry and 2nd St.  Mr. Mathews was City Sargeant of this City during the yellow fever epidemic of 1855. He was also an active member of the Howard Association and rendered valuable service. He was, up to a few years before his death, a member of the City Council which as in everything required of him he performed his duty faithfully. His loss will be deeply mourned by many. He leaves a widow and one son, M. J. Mathews of this city. He was in his 65th year.

46.  Norfolk County Virginia Deeds, J.W. & M. A. A. Mathews Mortgage, 1850,  (April 2, 1850), J. W. & M. A. A. Mathews mortgage house to Portsmouth Savings Fund Society $700 [property described in Book 77-337] April 2, 1850[Later deeds show son selling land July 18, 1887 to Lyons.].

47.  Norfolk County Virginia Deeds, James W. and Mary Ann Amelia Mathews Deed as Grantees, Joseph & Susan R Carnes sell to James W. Mathews a lot and house in Portsmouth in Gosport. " Beginning on Second St., 60' 6" from henry St., Northerly and running on Second st. 66' 6" to the intersection of the lot belonging to Virginia Bank, thence Westerly along said lot 100', thence Southaradly 66' 6" parallel with 2nd St, thence Eastwardly 100' to the begining on 2nd st. September 21, 1849. [Author has photograph of this house.].

48.  Norfolk County Virginia Deeds, James W. and Mary Ann Amelia Mathews Deed as Grantors,  (September 19, 1849), James W. and Mary Ann Amelia Mathews sell house and lot in Gosport to Barnard ONiell, "beginning at intersection of Lincoln and Second Sts, and running along 2nd st, North 60' to Samul J. Staples lot, thence along said lot West 50' to Barnard O'Neill's lot, thence along said lot South 60' to Lincoln st., thence along said st. East 40' to the beginning.

49.  Chataigne's Portsmouth Directory, 1882, Mathews, Mathew J, mechanic h 2nd nr Henry.

50.  Mathew James Mathews tombstone, Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA.

51.  Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896,  (Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896).

52.  Mathew James Mathews tombstone, Oak Grove Cemetery, Portsmouth, VA, January 28, 1909.

53.  Portsmouth Marriages, Mathew James Mathews Marriage Registration to Martha Elizabeth Neaville.

54.  Lynn Hopewell, Martha Elizabeth Neaville Mathews Tombstone.

55.  Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896,  (Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896).

56.  Lynn Hopewell, Martha Elizabeth Neaville Mathews Tombstone.

57.  Portsmouth Virginia Marriages, Mathew James Mathews Marriage Registration to Susan Payne Jones.

58.  Jones Family History.

59.  Susan Payne Jones Mathews Tombstone, Olive Grove Cemetary, Portsmouth, Virginia.

60.  Chataigne's Directory of Portsmouth and Berkley 1894, Mathews, Matthew J., ship jointer, house: 1101 Dinwiddie.

61.  Chataigne's  Portsmouth Directory, 1889, Matthews, Matthew J, carp h 409 Harrison. [Not listed under carpenters or contractors in business section.].

62.  Portsmouth, VA births.

63.  Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896,  (Portsmouth, Virginia, Register of Deaths 1858-1896).

64.  Portsmouth Deaths, Mary Lucy Mathews death registration, Age 1 year, 8 months; of meningitis; parents, M.J. & Susan P. Matthews; b. Portsmouth; information, Susan P. Mathews, mother.

65.  James William Mathews II Tombstone.

66.  Smith Bible, Willie Mathews born Dec. 19, 1877, son of James M. Matthews & Mattie Matthews.

67.  Edwin Elvington Mathews List of Heirs.

68.  Portsmouth Marriages, Edwin Mathews Laura Powers marriage registration, Edwin Elvington Mathews; age 22 years, 9 months; single, ..& Laura Edwena Powers; single; age 20 years, 9 months; parents, John C. & Mary J. Powers.

69.  Court of Hustings, Portsmouth, Virgina, Edwin Elvington Mathews entry, List of Heirs,  (List of Heirs), List of Heirs, Book 4-619.

70.  Lynn Hopewell, Helen Land Simpson Interview.

71.  Lynn Hopewell, Barbara Hunt Tevis Interview, 1991.

72.  Lynn Hopewell, Mary Mathews Torrence Interview, Interview with Mary Mathews Torrence, Information on this family not otherwise referenced from this source.

73.  Lynn Hopewell, Barbara Hunt Tevis Interview, 1991.

74.  Author, This report prepared by:  Lynn Hopewell,  82 Erin Drive,  Warrenton, Virginia 20186-2829,  540-349-2488;    e-mail: hopewell@ erols.com.          Corrections and additions from readers are invited.