The William Mathewes Family from the English Midlands

I am researching the MATTHEWS family with roots in the English Midlands, Walsall, Stafford, Evesham and Worcester.

The earliest ancestor recorded is William Mathewes born before 1608.

The North American branch of the family began with the emigration of Mary MATTHEWS, born 12 April 1635 in Evesham, Worcestershire, England.
She married Henry VINCENT, born about 1635, on 15 December 1657 at SANDWICH, Barnstable County, Mass., USA.
Henry Vincent was the nephew of Pilgrim Father, Isaac Allerton.

Later emigration was made by Walter Edwin MATTHEWS from Walsall, England to Walnut Grove, Nebraska in 1893.

A direct blood line has been established to General Benedict ARNOLD (1741-1801).

The pages in this site are for information to my family and to researchers and as such are password protected to maintain the integrity of the living individuals herein.

For family members and researchers, password details can be obtained from me:
paladin38(at)gmail.com
(IMPORTANT- replace the (at) in this address with the character @ before sending - this is to avoid my e-mail address being spammed)

With many thanks, I acknowledge the help I have received from my family in compiling this document, particularly Dorothy, Lois, Mary, Irene and Sybil.
Much information was received from Harold Matthews during his lifetime.

Books

• Family Tree of William MATHEWES (<1608) #6 (view PDF)

Family Photos

• Sarah Matthews and children (37 KB)
  Sarah Matthews (seated) with her daughter, Kate and her son, Joseph Walter
• Walter Edwin and Annie Matthews (39 KB)
  Walter Edwin and Annie Matthews ( date unknown)
• Sir John Mathews, Mayor of Evesham (1685) - 2004 (82 KB)
  Sir John Mathews(sic), Mayor of Evesham. Picture taken by Tony Matthews in December 2004 in the Council Chamber of the Town Hall, Evesham.
• Walter Edwin Matthews and family (47 KB)
  Standing at rear from left: Jannie Tindall, Oliver and William Joseph (Bill). Seated at front: Walter Edwin , Daisy Lilie and Annie
• Oliver and William Joseph (Bill) Matthews - 1911 (30 KB)
  Oliver and Bill, probably when they enlisted in the US Navy together in July 1911
• Mary Gibson's family - 2006 (96 KB)
  Mary's son, Tom; Tom's wife, Sherryl; twins, Gia & Trent (in front); Melissa & Steve (middle); Tom Jr.(back)in 2006
• Lilian Dance - 2004 (25 KB)
  At a small family gathering in Worcester in December 2004.
• Sophia Matthews and family - 1990 (54 KB)
  Family reunion in St Louis, Mo in 1990. From left: Mary Gibson holding Tommy; Sophia holding Katie; Dorothy holding Anna and Laura; John E. Gibson V
• Richard & Jeanette Peach - 2004 (22 KB)
  At a small family gathering in Worcester in December 2004.
• Charlie & Stella Ehrling -2006 (20 KB)
  Charlie and Stella Ehrling at Christmas 2006
• Samuel Leggett - 2003 (7 KB)
  Samuel Leggett in his uniform on joining the Air Cadets at 13 years of age in September 2003.
• Mary Gibson and Sybil Taylor - 2000 (50 KB)
  Mary and Sybil in England
• Mary Matthews with Tony & Juliane Matthews - 2007 (21 KB)
  Mary Matthews with Tony & Juliane Matthews during their visit to Arizona in April 2007
• Frank and Betty Matthews, Finland - 1988 (25 KB)
  Frank and Betty Matthews by the ferry which took them from Sweden to Finland
• Madeleine Matthews - 2005 (64 KB)
  Madeleine Matthews, one year old
• Family gathering in Worcester - 2004 (89 KB)
  A small family gathering in Worcester, England on 5 December 2004.
• Walter & Dorothy Matthews & family - 2006 (118 KB)
  July 2006 Front row: Julia Matthews, Anna Matthews, Katie Golden Middle row: Susan Matthews Golden, Laura Matthews, Debbie Gruhler Matthews, Janet Matthews Back row: Dorothy Runnels Matthews, Walt Matthews, Ted Matthews, YaPing Su, Peter Matthews
• Joseph Walter and Alice Matthews (34 KB)
  Joseph Walter and his wife, Alice (date unknown)
• Edward Ankers, Christopher and Erik Swensson (22 KB)
  At the wedding of Chris & Allyson Swensson
• Walter Joseph and Sarah Matthews (45 KB)
  Walter Joseph and his wife, Sarah (date unknown)
• Gene Ankers - 2005 (20 KB)
  Gene Ankers at Clearwater Beach, Florida on 2 March 2005
• Harry Matthews & family - 2005 (87 KB)
  Christopher Glossop's 18th birthday. From the left: Joseph, Andrew, Liam, Nora, Katie, Harry, Chloe, Megan
• Grave of Joseph Charles Matthews- 1926 (21 KB)
  Picture taken in 1926 at Ryecroft Cemetery, Walsall, England (provided by Harold Matthews)
• Lois Ankers - 2005 (26 KB)
  Lois Ankers at Clearwater Beach, Florida on 2 March 2005
• Linda Hall & family - 2001 (103 KB)
  Linda Hall and family in Las Vegas in 2001. From the left, Tom, Jacob, Nathan and Linda
• Katie Golden - 2005 (39 KB)
  Katie Golden at Naples, Florida on 5 March 2005
• Alan & Dianne Matthews - 2004 (49 KB)
  At a small family gathering in Worcester in December 2004.
• Susan Golden - 2005 (40 KB)
  Susan Golden at Naples, Florida on 5 March 2005
• Christina Peach - 2004 (67 KB)
  At a small family gathering in Worcester in December 2004.
• Julie Peach & Renzo (74 KB)
  Julie & Renzo
• Harold & Jean Matthews - 2004 (53 KB)
  At a small family gathering in Worcester in December 2004.
• Liz in the garden - 2006 (66 KB)
  Elizabeth Matthews enjoying her garden in Worcester.
• Rob in the garden - 2006 (98 KB)
  Robert Matthews enjoying his garden in Worcester.
• Benedict Arnold V (12 KB)
  General Benedict Arnold 1741-1801. Infamous for being a traitor in the American Revolutionary War.

Family Tree Maker Reports and Trees

• Descendant Tree of William MATHEWES (PDF Format)


• Outline Descendant Tree: Outline Descendant Report of William MATHEWES #6 (View PDF)


• Genealogy Report: Genealogy Report of William MATHEWES #6 (View PDF)


• Report: Kinship of William MATHEWES #6 (View PDF)