Reese Mathews

Notes:

FindAGrave shows him as a son of Abraham Mathews and Elizabeth (???) Burroughs, and brother of Inlow Mathews. There is an Inlow Mathews who also has a memorial at FindAGrave (FAG #34734320). That Inlow Mathews was shown as born ca 1815, also in Georgia (possibly Wilkes County). However, Inlow Mathews appears to be the son of a woman named Selah/Celia Ann, whom was living with his family in San Augustine County at the time of the 1850 and 1860 Federal Census. Of interest is the fact that "Celie Mathes, age 80, Female, NC" was ALSO listed in the home of Reese Mathews at the time of the 1860 Federal Census. In the home of Inlow, she was listed as "Cilia A. Matthews, age 80, Female, NC." It is assumed she was listed in both homes as she lived with both from time to time? The enumeration of Inlow Mathews home was on 30 July 1860, and that of the home of Reese Mathews was in 1 August 1860. The two men lived only about 20 households apart.

It is thefore assumed that Reese and Inlow are indeed brothers, both sons of the Celia that was listed in both of their homes in 1860. Her maiden name may be Burroughs, but this is not proven. Nor is the name of their father (possibly Abraham) proven.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1850 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, San Augustine
Enumerated 6 Sept 1850
Stamped 331
8-8
Reese Mathews 38 M Farmer 600 Ga
Elizabeth Mathews 28 F SC
Joseph Mathews 10 M Ala
Simeon Mathews 8 M Ala
John C Mathews 6 M Ala
Frances M Mathews 1 m Ala
Elizabeth Mathews 22 F Ala
The Slave Schedule shows that Reese held six slaves, Females age 40, 35 and 6, and males ages 27, 20 and 10

1860 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, San Augustine District and P.O.
Enumerated 1 Aug 1860
Page 59
385-385
R. Mathes 49 M Farmer $3000 $8000 Ga
Elizabeth Mathes 44 F SC
Joseph W Mathes 18 M Ala
Simeon Mathes 16 M Ala
John C. Mathes 13 M Ala
Francis M Mathes 11 M Ala
Celie Mathes 80 F NC

1870 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, San Augustine
Enumerated 14 Jul 1870
276-276
(Indexed on Ancestry.com as Pegger Mathews)
Mathews, Reeez 64 M W Farmer 1000 1300 Ga
Mathews, Elizabeth 54 F W Keep House SC
Mathews, John C 22 M W Works on Farm Ala
Mathews, Newton 21 M W Works on Farm Ala
Mathews, S. E 18 F W Tx [WHY NOT ON 1860 CENSUS???]
Mathews, Susan 15 F W Tx [WHY NOT ON 1860 CENSUS???]
277-277
Mathews, S/L 20 M W Farmer $-- #220 Ala
Mathews, Julia 19 F W Keep House Miss
Mathews, Joseph 2 M W Tx
Mathews, M R 9/12 F W Tx Aug
Thomas ??? 10 F B Nurse

Reese married Elizabeth ??? before 1840. Elizabeth was born on 4 Nov 1814 in South Carolina; died on 27 Feb 1874 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His headstone shows that he served in Co. F, 14 Tex Cav., C.S.A.

(Research):

Census Listings:


1870 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, San Augustine
Enumerated 14 Jul 1870
276-276
Mathews, Rggez 64 M W Farmer 1000 1300 Ga
Mathews, Elizabeth 54 F W Keep House SC
Mathews, John C 22 M W Works on Farm Ala
Mathews, Newton 21 M W Works on Farm Ala
Mathews, S. E 18 F W Tx
Mathews, Susan 15 F W Tx
277-277
Mathews, S/L 20 M W Farmer $-- #220 Ala
Mathews, Julia 19 F W Keep House Miss
Mathews, Joseph 2 M W Tx
Mathews, M R 9/12 F W Tx Aug
Thomas ??? 10 F B Nurse

1880 Census
Texas, San Augustine County
Enumerated 14 Jun 1880
Page 7 SD 1 ED 81 Stamped 276
48-50
Mathews, Sim W M 35 Farming Ala Ga SC
Mathews, J. S. W F 26 Wf Keepuin House Ala Ala Ala
Mathews, J. W. W M 12 Son At Home Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Mattie W F 10 Dtr At Home Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Reace W M 8 Son At Home Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Rebecca W F 6 Dtr At Home Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Edner W F 4 Dtr At Home Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Bewler W F 11/12 Aug Dtr At Home Tx Ala Ala

1900 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, Beat No,. 2
Enumerated ___ June 1900
SD 8 ED 75 Sheet 4022
364-364
Matthews, Simeon Head W M Aug 1844 55 M 34 Ala Ga NC Garmer
Matthews, Julia A Wf W F July 1857 48 M 34 9/9 Ala Ga Ala
Matthews, Elizabeth Dtr W F Aug 1876 23 S Tx Ala Alal
Matthews, Beulah Dtr W F Aug 1879 20 S Tx Ala Ala
Matthews, Selia [Ellis] Dtr (sic) W F (sic) Oct 1882 17 S Tx Ala Ala
Matthews, Lanney Son W M Jan 1890 10 S Tx Ala Ala
Matthews, Laurie Son W M Sept 1891 9 S Tx Ala Ala
365-365
Susan Rushing and daughter
366-366
Matthews, John Head M W Nov 1846 53 M 26 Ala Ga NC Farmer
Matthews, Hattie Wf W F Jun 1856 43 M 26 11/9 La Miss Ala
Matthews, May Dtr W F May 1874 26 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Albert Son W M Jun 1878 21 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Minter Son W M Sept 1880 19 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Bella Dtr F W July 1882 17 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Niner Dtr W F July 1884 15 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Norma Dtr W F Jun 1889 10 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Berta Dtr W F Oct 1891 8 S Tx ALa La
Matthews, Bernard Son W M May 1894 5 S Tx Ala La

1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 1
Enumerated 16 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 137 Sheet 2A
19-19
Mathews, Newton Head M W 60 M2 17 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Mathews, Maggie Wf F W 40 m2 17 8/7 Tx Tx Tx
Partin, William R Stepson M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Mathews, Era Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Pearl Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Ben Son m W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Henry Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Hermon Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Herbert Son M W 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
20-20
Mathews, Sim M W 66 m1 44 Ala Ga NC Farmer
Mathews, Julia Wf F W 59 m1 44 9/9 Ala Ga Miss
Mathews, Lonnie Son M W 19 S Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Mathews, Laurie Son M W 18 S Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Stephenson, Alpha Boarder m W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer

1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 1
Enumerated 17 and 19 day January 1920
SD 326 ED 175 Sheet 2A
27-28
Stephenson, Frank M Head M W 65 M Tx Misss Miss Farmer
Stephenson, Mattie Wf F W 50 M Tx Ala Miss
Stephenson, Winifred L Son M W 24 S Tx Tx Tx
Stephenson, Lois Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Stephenson, Era J Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
---/29
Mathews, Sim Father-in-law M W 75 M Ala SC Ala None
Mathews, Julia Mother-in-law F W 68 M Miss Ala Ala
Mathews, Laurie J Brother-in-law M W 26 S Tx Ala Miss Labor Lumber Mill

1930 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 3
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 210-9 SD 12 Sheet 3A Stamped 141
San Augustine Road
41-41
Mathews, Reece Head M W 57 M 25 No Yes Tx Ala Miss Farmer
Mathews, Lizzie Wf F W 53 M 21 Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Reece Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer General farm
Mathews, Julia Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Jimmie Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Clyde Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Jinnie Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Lary Son M W 3 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Sim Father m W 85 M 21 Ala Ga NC
Mathews, Julia Mother F W 78 M 15 Miss Miss Miss

Simeon married Julia Steele Brooke about 1866. Julia was born on 27 Jul 1851 in Jackson County, Mississippi; died on 21 Mar 1941 in La Salle County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name John Calvin Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 22 Nov 1947
Event Place , San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 22 Nov 1846
Birthplace , Alabama
Father's Name Reese Mathews
Mother's Name Isabel Meuse
Informant Miss Isabel Mathews, San Augustine
Certificate Number: 87575
GS Film number 2218828
Digital Folder Number 005145084
Image Number 02379

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3SC-15Z : accessed 14 Dec 2013), John Calvin Mathews, 22 Nov 1947; citing certificate number 87575, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2218828.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1880 Census
Texas, San Augustine County
Enumerated 29 and 30 Jun 1880
Page 23 SD 1 ED 81 Stamped 284
190-196
Mathews, John W M 35 Farmer Va Ala Ala
Mathews, Hattie W F 27 Wf Keeping House La --- ???
Mathews, Mary W F 6 At Home Tx Ala La
Mathews, Stella W F 4 At Home Tx Ala La
Mathews, Albert W M 1 At Home Tx Ala La
Holomon, Henry W M 30 Minister Ga Ala La
191-197
Childers, Chas. W M 30 Farmer Tx Ala ---
Childers, Julia W F 28 Wf Keeping Tx SC SC

1900 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, Beat No,. 2
Enumerated ___ June 1900
SD 8 ED 75 Sheet 4022
364-364
Matthews, Simeon Head W M Aug 1844 55 M 34 Ala Ga NC Garmer
Matthews, Julia A Wf W F July 1857 48 M 34 9/9 Ala Ga Ala
Matthews, Elizabeth Dtr W F Aug 1876 23 S Tx Ala Alal
Matthews, Beulah Dtr W F Aug 1879 20 S Tx Ala Ala
Matthews, Selia Dtr W F Oct 1882 17 S Tx Ala Ala
Matthews, Lanney Son W M Jan 1890 10 S Tx Ala Alal
Matthews, Laurie Son W M Sept 1891 9 S Tx Ala Ala
365-365
Susan Rushing and daughter
366-366
Matthews, John Head M W Nov 1846 53 M 26 Ala Ga NC Farmer
Matthews, Hattie Wf W F Jun 1856 43 M 26 11/9 La Miss Ala
Matthews, May Dtr W F May 1874 26 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Albert Son W M Jun 1878 21 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Minter Son W M Sept 1880 19 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Bella Dtr F W July 1882 17 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Niner Dtr W F July 1884 15 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Norma Dtr W F Jun 1889 10 S Tx Ala La
Matthews, Berta Dtr W F Oct 1891 8 S Tx ALa La
Matthews, Bernard Son W M May 1894 5 S Tx Ala La

John married Hattie Spurlin about 1874. Hattie was born on 13 Jun 1856 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana; died on 5 Aug 1933 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 1
Enumerated 16 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 137 Sheet 2A
19-19
Mathews, Newton Head M W 60 M2 17 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Mathews, Maggie Wf F W 40 m2 17 8/7 Tx Tx Tx
Partin, William R Stepson M W 20 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Mathews, Era Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Pearl Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Ben Son m W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Henry Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Hermon Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Herbert Son M W 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
20-20
Mathews, Sim M W 66 m1 44 Ala Ga NC Farmer
Mathews, Julia Wf F W 59 m1 44 9/9 Ala Ga Miss
Mathews, Lonnie Son M W 19 S Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Mathews, Laurie Son M W 18 S Tx Ga Ga Farmer
Stephenson, Alpha Boarder m W 22 S Tx Tx Tx Farmer

1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine, JP 2
Enumerated 9 and 10 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 177 Sheets 9A and 9B
166-166
Mathews, Gilbert and Nettie (African American)
167-167
Mathews, Newt Head M W 70 M Ala Ala Ala Farmer
Mathews, Maggie Wf F W 50 M Tx Ala Tx
Mathews, Era I Dtr F W 24 M Tx Ala Tx
Mathews, Pearl H Dtr F W 22 S Tx Al Tx
Mathews, Ben F Son m W 21 S Tx Al Tx Farm Laborer Working Out
Mathews, Henry Son M W 16 S Tx Ala Tx
Mathews, Herman Son M W 13 S Tx Ala Tx
Mathews, Herbert Son M W 10 S Tx Al Tx

Francis married Margaret "Maggie" Horn after 1889. Margaret was born on 19 Jun 1869 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Jan 1960 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Joseph William Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 17 Jul 1950
Event Place Millett, La Salle, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 26 Nov 1867
Birthplace San Augustine, Texas
Father's Name:
Mother's Name:
Certificate Number 41309
GS Film number 2074443
Digital Folder Number 005145598
Image Number 00178

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3C6-KLF : accessed 31 Dec 2013), Joseph William Mathews, 17 Jul 1950; citing certificate number 41309, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2074443.

Family/Spouse: Florence Katherine Sossaman. Florence was born on 10 Jul 1884 in Arkansas; died on 29 Aug 1969 in Cotulla, La Salle County, Texas; was buried in Millett Cemetery, La Salle County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Franklin "Frank" Marion Stephenson about 1893. Franklin was born on 16 Dec 1855 in Shelby County, Tennessee; died on 10 May 1935 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in McRae Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Reece Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 10 Aug 1964
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 14 Aug 1872
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Sim Mathews
Mother's Name Julia Brooks
Informant Aubrey Mathews
Certificate Number 52825
GS Film number 2117597
Digital Folder Number 005144767
Image Number 00752

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KSBH-W3P : accessed 14 Dec 2013), Reece Mathews, 10 Aug 1964; citing certificate number 52825, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117597.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP No. 3
Enumerated 18 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 149 Sheet 3A
31-31
Mathews, Reece J Head M W 38 m1 13 Tx Ala Miss Farmer
Mathews, Lizzie Wf F W 28 m1 13 5/5 Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Ethel Dtr F W 12 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Irine Dtr F W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Jesse R Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Aubrey Son M W 4 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Baby Son M W 1 S Tx Tx Tx

1920 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 3
Enumerated 13 and 14 Day Jan 1920
SD 32 ED 189 Sheet 4B
71-73
Mathews, R. J. Head M W 49 M Tx Ala Miss Farmer
Mathews, Lizzie Wf F W 42 M Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Aubrey Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Jesse Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Rayse Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathew, Julia Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Woodrow Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Clyde Son M W 1 3/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Shelby County, JP 3
Enumerated April 7, 1930
ED 210-9 SD 12 Sheet 3A Stamped 141
San Augustine Road
41-41
Mathews, Reece Head M W 57 M 25 No Yes Tx Ala Miss Farmer
Mathews, Lizzie Wf F W 53 M 21 Tx Ala Ala
Mathews, Reece Son M W 21 S Tx Tx Tx Laborer General farm
Mathews, Julia Dtr F W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Jimmie Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Clyde Son M W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Jinnie Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Lary Son M W 3 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Sim Father m W 85 M 21 Ala Ga NC
Mathews, Julia Mother F W 78 M 15 Miss Miss Miss

Reece married Liddie Elizabeth "Lizzie" Hagler about 1897. Liddie was born on 18 Sep 1876 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 27 Aug 1946 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Antioch Cemetery (Caucasian), San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Ben HAGLER.

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was farming for himself in San Augustine. His nearest relative was listed as Mrs. Mamie Frances Mathews. He was described as of medium heighth, slender and having gray eyes and hair.

His Texas death certificate shows that he was a retired farmer, and had not served in the Armed Forces. The informant was his son, Ira Mathews.

Name Ellis Walter Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 21 Dec 1968
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 04 Oct 1881
Birthplace San Augustine, Texas
Father's Name Sim Mathews
Mother's Name Julia Brooks
Certificate Number 89474
GS Film number 2137256
Digital Folder Number 005144969
Image Number 01403

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3M5-2LG : accessed 14 Dec 2013), Ellis Walter Mathews, 21 Dec 1968; citing certificate number 89474, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2137256.

Family/Spouse: Mamie Frances Stephenson. Mamie was born on 18 Jul 1884 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; died on 5 Feb 1970 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he registered for the draft during World War I, he was farming as a tenant of Mrs. Jessie Smith. He was described as tall and stout, with brown eyes and black hair.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP One, San Augustine Town
Enumerated 2 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 176 Sheet 1B
Market Street
17-20
Mathews, Lonnie L Head m W 29 M Tx Ala Miss Salesman Retail Grocer
Mathews, Mabel J Wf F W 25 M Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Miller L Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Clifton S Son M W 2 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Edward Son M W 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 1
Enumerated April 25, 1930
ED 203-3 SD 15 Sheet 11B
Broaddus Road
205-213
Mathews, Lonnie L Head M W 39 m 23 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Mathews, Mabel Wf F W 24 M 18 Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Miller Son m W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Clifton Son M W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Helen J Dtr F W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Victor M Son m W 5 S Tx Tx Tx

Lonnie married Mabel Jeanette Miller about 1913. Mabel was born on 1 Dec 1894 in Texas; died on 19 Jan 1948 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in McRae Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Laurie James Mathews
Event Type Draft Registration
Event Date 1917-1918
Event Place San Augustine County, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Birth Date 07 Sep 1893
Birthplace San Augustine, Texas, United States
Nationality United States
Affiliate Publication Title World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards
Affiliate Publication Number M1509
GS Film number 1983590
Digital Folder Number 005153636
Image Number 05397

Citing this Record:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KZXY-PYP : accessed 14 Dec 2013), Laurie James Mathews, 1917-1918; citing San Augustine County, Texas, United States, NARA microfilm publication M1509, (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d); FHL microfilm 1983590.

Name Laurie James Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Dec 1952
Event Place Cotulla, La Salle, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 07 Sep 1896
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name Sim Mathews
Mother's Name Julia Brook
Certificate Number 61834
GS Film number 2113745
Digital Folder Number 005145657
Image Number 02938

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3Z8-MYV : accessed 14 Dec 2013), Laurie James Mathews, 24 Dec 1952; citing certificate number 61834, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2113745.

His death certificate shows that his usual occupation was farming. The informant was Mrs. Sarah Mathews. He died from trauma after his "car left highway and went into 12 foot ditch." He died in Cotulla, but was buried in San Augustine County, but the specific cemetery was not listed. The 24 Dec 1952 issues of "The Victoria Advocate" reported that "Laurie James Mathews, 56-year-old LaSalle County farmer, was killed Wednesday when his car ran off a road near Millet and hit an embankment."

Notes:

Name May E Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 30 Jan 1954
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Single
Birth Date 02 Mar 1874
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Mathews
Mother's Name Hattie Spurlin
Certificate Number 4125
GS Film number 2114067
Digital Folder Number 005145330
Image Number 01565

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K37V-C5V : accessed 14 Dec 2013), May E Mathews, 30 Jan 1954; citing certificate number 4125, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2114067.

Her death certificate showed she was a retired school teacher, and never married.

Notes:

Name Stella Hattie Roberts
Event Type Death
Event Date 11 Feb 1971
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 13 Feb 1876
Birthplace San Augustine, Texas
Father's Name John Mathews
Mother's Name Hattie Spurling
Informant Bruce Roberts (Son)
Certificate Number 12836
GS Film number 2223074
Digital Folder Number 005145916
Image Number 01863

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K36F-RSR : accessed 14 Dec 2013), Stella Hattie Roberts, 11 Feb 1971; citing certificate number 12836, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2223074.

Notes:

Name Albert Spurling Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 21 Aug 1968
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Married
Birth Date 03 Jun 1878
Birthplace , Texas
Occupation Farmer
Father's Name John C Mathews
Mother's Name Hattie Spurling
Informant Mrs. Annie Mathews (wife) [Per Thomas Cemetery Transcription, they share a double tombstone, her dates 12 Nov 1881 - 1 May 1976]
Certificate Number 59076
GS Film number 2137147
Digital Folder Number 005144878
Image Number 01519

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KS1N-4G4 : accessed 14 Dec 2013), Albert Spurling Mathews, 21 Aug 1968; citing certificate number 59076, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2137147.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 2
Enumerated 11 Apr 1910
SD 2 ED 139 Sheets 5B and 6A
88-88
Mathis, Albert head m W 31 m1 8 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Mathis, Annie Wf F W 27 m1 8 4/4 Tx Tx Tx
Mathis, Gilbert Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathis, Hattie Dtr F W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathis, Blanch Dtr F W 2 ?/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathis, Beryl Dtr F W 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Blake, ??? Servant M Mu S 20 Tx Tx Farm Laborer
Garrett, William Servant M B 26 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Laborer

1920 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 2
Enumerated 12 and 13 Jan 1920
SD 326 ED 177 Sheet 10A
180-180
Mathews, Albert S Head m W 41 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Mathews, Annie O Wf F W 39 M Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Gilbert W Son M W 17 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Hattie S Dtr F W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Blanche I Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Beryl Dtr F W 10 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Vestor A Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Clarence A Son m W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Pauline Dtr F W 4 2/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, John B Son m W 1 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 2
Enumerated 17 Apr 1920
ED 203-4 SD 19 Sheet 6A
180-180
Mathews, Albert S Head M W 51 M 23 Tx Ala La Farmer
Mathews, Annie O Wf F W 48 M 20 Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Gilbert W Son M W 27 S Tx Tx Tx Teacher Literary
Mathews, Hattie S Dtr F W 27 S Tx Tx Tx Teacher Literary
Mathews, Blanche E Dtr F W 25 S Tx Tx Tx Clerk Dry Goods Store
Mathews, Beryl N Dtr F W 20 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Vesta A Dtr F W 18 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Clarence A Son M 16 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Pauline R Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, Burnard J Son M W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Mathews, James C SOn M W 8 S Tx Tx Tx

Albert married Annie Ophelia Gilbert about 1902. Annie was born on 12 Nov 1881 in Texas; died on 1 May 1976 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name John Minter Mathews
Event Type Death
Event Date 12 Dec 1962
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Marital Status Single
Occupation Farmer
Birth Date 14 Sep 1880
Birthplace:
Father's Name John C Mathews
Mother's Name Hattie Sparlin
Informant Isabella Mathews, Sister
Certificate Number 78237
GS Film number 2117122
Digital Folder Number 005144782
Image Number 02500

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K7DQ-P7Q : accessed 14 Dec 2013), John Minter Mathews, 12 Dec 1962; citing certificate number 78237, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2117122.

Notes:

Her Texas Death Certificates listed her usual occupation as school teacher, and also indicated that she had spent her entire lifed in San Augustine County.

Family/Spouse: Inlow Lee Miller, Sr.. Inlow (son of Jacob Simpson "Simp" Miller and Carolyn California "Callie" Mathews) was born on 13 Aug 1878 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; died on 15 Dec 1956 in Houston, Harris County, Texas; was buried in Liberty Hill Cemetery, Bland Lake, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Norma Graham Blount
Event Type Death
Event Date 10 Apr 1961
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Occupation Teacher
Birth Date 01 Jun 1889
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John C Mathews
Mother's Name Hattie Spurlin
Informant Frank BLOUNT
Certificate Number 23885
GS Film number 2116744
Digital Folder Number 005145518
Image Number 00197

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K3H7-ST6 : accessed 14 Dec 2013), Norma Graham Blount, 10 Apr 1961; citing certificate number 23885, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2116744.

Family/Spouse: John Franklin Blount. John was born on 3 Aug 1875 in Texas; died on 6 Mar 1965 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in San Augustine City Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Name Berta Mathews Smith
Event Type Death
Event Date 24 Sep 1948
Event Place , San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Female
Marital Status Married
Occupation School Teacher
Birth Date 25 Oct 1891
Birthplace , Texas
Father's Name John Mathews
Mother's Name Hattie Spurlin
Informant A A Smith Sr., San Augustine
Certificate Number 40610
GS Film number 2218966
Digital Folder Number 005145047
Image Number 00635

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1890-1976," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/K39R-BFD : accessed 14 Dec 2013), Berta Mathews Smith, 24 Sep 1948; citing certificate number 40610, State Registrar Office, Austin; FHL microfilm 2218966.

Notes:

His Texas Death Certificate shows that he was a retired public school teacher. The informant was Jessie Rogers Mathews (wife). His gravesite has a military marker, "5th Marine Corps WWI"

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Cherokee County, Pr. 3, Jacksonville City
Enumerated 2 Apr 1930
ED 37-13 SD 12 Sheet 1B
216-20-24
Fuller, Daniel W Head O 4500 M W 35 M 25 La Ga Ala Salesman Automobile
Fuller, Maggie D Wf F W 22 M 23 Tx Tx Tx
Fuller, Edna M Dtr F W 10 S Tx La Tx
---/--/25
Mathews, Bernard R Head R 40 M W 35 m 33 Tx Ala La Teacher Public School
Mathews, Jessie S Wf W W 26 M 24 Tx Miss Miss
Mathews, Lila T Dtr F W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx

Bernard married Jessie S. Rogers about 1927. Jessie was born on 7 Sep 1903 in Decatur, Wise County, Texas; died on 18 Mar 1991; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jackson Lee Mathews. Jackson (son of Inlow Lee Mathews and Mollie A. Roberts) was born on 30 Nov 1892 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 13 Feb 1953 in San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Martha Ellen Cribs. Martha was born on 2 Nov 1900 in Tennessee; died on 4 Jul 1991 in Grenada County, Mississippi; was buried in Fairlawn Cemetery, Chickasha, Grady County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1940 Census
Texas, San Augustine County, JP 2
Enumerated 10 Apr 1940 by Mabel R. Mathews
SD 42-2 ED 203-4 Sheet 4A
56-R-5 No
Mathews, Herman Head M W 33 M No H1 Tx Chickasha OK Operator Farm
Mathews, Mabel Wf F W 34 M No C3 Tx Chickasha OK Elem Teacher Public School
Mathews, Herman Earl Son M W 11 S Yes 4 Tx Chickasha Ok
Mathews, Donald Son M W 9 S Yes 3 Ok Chickasha Ok
Mathews, L. A. Son M W 7 S Yes Ok Chickasha OK
Rawson, Ella Mother in Law F W 71 Wd No 3 La Same House

Family/Spouse: Mabel Ella Rawson. Mabel (daughter of Warren Harper Rawson and Ella M. Prestridge) was born on 29 May 1905 in San Augustine County, Texas; died on 14 Aug 1989 in Falfurrias, Brooks County, Texas; was buried in Lower Chireno Cemetery, Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His Texas Death certificate indicated he was an electician, employed by Blanton Electric. He was married at the time of his death, and the informant was a Mrs. Opal Mathews.

Ethel married Nay W. Smith about 1916. Nay was born on 4 Dec 1891 in Texas; died on 2 Mar 1964; was buried in Antioch Cemetery (Caucasian), San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her application for a Social Security account, completed on August 5, 1965, stated that she was the daughter of Liddie E. HEGLAR [shown instead as Hagler on her actual death certificate] and Reece J. MATHEWS, and that she was born in Shelby County, Texas on June 25, 1900. At the time she completed the application, her address was P.O. Box 29, San Augustine, Texas 75972. Her Texas Death Certificate showed that her usual address was 104 Montgomery Street in San Augustine, and that she had lived in San Augustine her entire life. The informant was Hazel Bellestri, daughter.

Family/Spouse: A. R. "Pete" Wych. A. was born on 7 Dec 1898 in Shelby County, Texas; died on 21 Mar 1941 in Chireno, Nacogdoches County, Texas; was buried on 22 Mar 1941 in Antioch Cemetery (Caucasian), San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Could this be the same person as Jesse Lee Mathews, born 3 Sept 1907 as per his Texas Death Certificate?

Notes:

Is this the same person shown as Jesse R, age 7 (born ca 1903) on the 1910 census? If not, why was he not listed in 1910.

His Texas Death Certificate shows that he was a merchant. It also shows that he died an accidental gun shot wound.

Notes:

Listed simply as "Baby" on the 1910 census, Male, age 1.

Notes:

Her Texas Death Certificate shows that her usual occupation was that of a school teacher. She was a resident of Geneva, Sabine County, Texas at the time of her death, and her name at death was shown as Julia Eppie Harris, with the informant being Joe Leon Harris Jr.

Notes:

He has a military marker inscribed with his Name, date of birth and date and a cross, and the following:

TEC 5 US ARMY
WORLD WAR II
LOVINGLY KNOWN AS FROG

Notes:

Obituary, copied from FindAGrave:

Funeral services for Jennie Pearl "Biddie" Mathews Monroe, 83, of Shelbyville, will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 20 at Watson and Sons Chapel in Center with the Rev. Alan Van Hooser and the Rev. Scott Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in the Oaklawn Memorial Park in Center. Monroe died Friday, June 17 in Nacogdoches. Born May 1, 1922 in Shelby County, she was the daughter of Reece Mathews and Lydia Elizabeth Hagler Mathews. She owned and operated Monco Motor Company with her husband Clyde and was a member of Shelbyville United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include son Donald Monroe of Center; daughter Brenda Hubble of Shelbyville; brother C.J. Mathews of San Augustine; two grandchildren; and four grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Shelbyville United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Watson and Sons Funeral Home in Center. Watson and Sons Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

The Daily Sentinel June 19, 2005

Notes:

San Augustine History 1928
Column by Harry P. Noble
Published in The San Augustine Tribune, Thursday, October 13, 2005, pg 10

JULY

Nine local Boy Scouts went on a 10-day summer camp near Jacksonville, Texas. They were:
Tom Blount, Hampton Downs, W. H. Fussell, Morgan Harris, Floyd Lucker, Miller Mathews, Charles McMillian and Harold Taylor. These same boys, plus seven more--George Ramsey, Joe Bickley, Philip Cockerham, Wyatt C. Teel, Lawrence Rulfs, Herbert Payne and Luther Morris--had a party at Bland Lake the week before.

His Texas Death Certificate shows that he was a farmer and cattle rancher, along with being a veteran of World War II. The informant was his wife, Tommie Mathews.

Notes:

The SSDI shows his last residence as Alamo, Contra Costa, California

Notes:

Mrs. Helen Jean Lake, age 93, lifelong resident and business owner of San Augustine, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, in San Augustine.

Helen was born to Mabel (Miller) Mathews and Lon Mathews on July 22, 1922 in San Augustine, Texas. Along with her husband, the late William "Bill" Leland Lake, they owned and operated The White Auto Store in San Augustine for many years. She was a member of the First Memorial Presbyterian Church in San Augustine.

Memorial Services will be held at 11 a.m., October 9, 2015, in the Memorial Presbyterian Church in San Augustine. The family chose cremation.

Those who are left to cherish her memory include, Daughter, Pamela Janette Lake Baggett and her husband, Joe of Conroe; Son, Murray Keith Lake; Daughter-in-law, Linda Lake Vanderwilt of Houston; her beloved grandchildren, Nicole Plaster of Conroe; Kevin Lake of Houston; Lindsay Lake Gray and her husband, Steven of East Lansing, Michigan and William Cody Baggett of Conroe and Michelle Giaramita of New York; great-granddaughter, Emily Nicole Plaster of Conroe and Jonah Gray of East Lansing, Michigan; Sister, Carolyn Epps and husband, Ken, "Uncle Ken" of Houston; Her nieces, Debbie Epps Vaughn and husband, Tom; Janet Mathews; Tory Mathews Henley and husband, John; Monette Mathews Graffe and husband, Reed; Mary Jean Mathews Weaver and her husband, Mark; Betty Kim Eppps Bradshaw and Kent and Renee Mathews Koethon and her husband, Ted; Nephews, Lew Mathews and wife, Les; Tom Mathews; Richard Epps; Robert Epps and his wife, Terry and Murray Mathews, along with numerous great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Lon and Mabel (Miller) Mathews; Her Beloved Husband, William "Bill" Leland Lake, and Her Brothers, Miller Mathews; Clifton Mathews and Victor Mathews, and a nephew, Lonnie Mathews.

- See more at: http://www.wymanrobertsfuneralhome.com
Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, October 7, 2015, Page 9

Helen married William "Bill" Leland Lake on 16 Jun 1944. William was born on 18 Jul 1920 in Lovington, Moultrie County, Illinois; died on 7 Jan 1993; was buried in McRae Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He has a military marker, embosssed with a cross, and with the following information: Victor M. Mathews, CPL US Army, World War II, 1924-1986.

Family/Spouse: Wava Vautrot. Wava was born on 20 Dec 1926; died on 6 May 1989; was buried in McRae Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Laura Carolyn Mathews Epps (Carolyn) went to be with the Lord on February 8, 2017 at the young age of 85. Carolyn was born on April 2nd 1931 in San Augustine, Texas to Mabel Miller Mathews and Lonny Mathews (deceased) and was married to the love of her life, Richard Kenneth Epps, Jr.(Ken) for almost 67 years.

Carolyn grew up in San Augustine in a loving family. She was the youngest of 5 siblings (Miller Mathews, Clifton Mathews, Helen Jean Lake, Dr. Victor Mathews, '96 all deceased) who affectionately called her "Sissy", which later became "Aunt Sissy" to her many nieces and nephews. The siblings were especially close because their father was killed in an accident six weeks before she was born and their mother died when she was 16; the Mathews' Clan (as many referred to them) overcame the tragedies and remained together, supported by the older brothers. They have had annual family reunions every Christmas for the last 63 years, a tradition that continues to this day.

Carolyn and Ken are blessed with four wonderful children: Deborah Kay Vaughan and husband Tom, Richard K Epps, III, Robert Mathews Epps and wife Terry, Betty Kim Bradshaw and husband Kent; Eleven grandchildren - Jennifer Vaughan Buttery (deceased), Kristin Vaughan Mrnustik, Michele Vaughan Sparkman, Clayton Vaughan, Alison Epps, Hallie Epps, Danielle Epps, Brian Bradshaw, Tyler Bradshaw, Scott Bradshaw, and Brooke Bradshaw; and fourteen great grandchildren with another two expected later this year.

Carolyn loved the Lord with all her heart and wasn't afraid to share that love with others. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church for many years and involved in Bible studies and Cursillo. She will always be remembered as an incredible and supportive wife, mother and grandmother. Carolyn was full of joy and fun with a huge heart and generous spirit, known for her ever present sweet and inviting smile, quick wit, sense of humor, and availability at a moments' notice to help others. She adored all of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carolyn, aka Mimi, was dearly loved and will be dearly missed.

A Memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday February 17th, 12:30pm in the chapel at Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee at Sam Houston Tollway, Houston, Texas. Internment services will be held on Saturday, February 18th, at Antioch Church of Christ Cemetery at 2 pm in San Augustine, Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the charity of your choice.

(Copied from the Wyman Roberts Funeral Home website, also published in the Sabine County Reporter, February 22, 2017, page 10)

Notes:

Name William Gilbert Mathews
Titles and Terms:
Event Type Death
Event Date 03 Mar 1978
Event Place San Augustine, San Augustine, Texas, United States
Gender Male
Age 75
Birth Year (Estimated) 1903
Occupation School Teacher
Father's Name Albert S Mathews
Father's Titles and Terms:
Mother's Name Annie Ophelia Gilbert
Mother's Titles and Terms:
Informant Esther Mathews (Wife)
Certificate Number 23046
Digital Folder Number 004862150
Image Number 00048

Citing this Record:
"Texas, Deaths, 1977-1986," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KS82-KMH : accessed 15 Dec 2013), William Gilbert Mathews, 1978.

William married Esther Ross on 4 Sep 1937. Esther was born on 24 Feb 1913 in Huntsville, Walker County, Texas; died on 14 May 2005 in San Augustine, San Augustine County, Texas; was buried in Thomas Cemetery, San Augustine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Obituary, copied from the FindAGrave memorial created by Bobbie Camp Floyd

Pauline Ruby Walsh, 96, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She was born November 11, 1915 in San Augustine, Texas to Albert Mathews and Annie Gilbert who preceded her in death.

Pauline was a long time Corpus Christi, Texas resident and retired from the Champlain Oil Co. accounting department.

She is survived by daughters: Janet Matthews, Tulsa, Oklahoma and Ann Madden, Houston, Texas. Visitation will be 9:30 a.m., Monday, January 23, 2012, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. both at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. Interment will be in Seaside Memorial Park under the direction of Seaside Funeral Home.

Pauline married Gerald Doyle Walsh on 12 Jun 1943 in Los Angeles County, California. Gerald was born about 1922; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Military: SSGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II

Notes:

Obituary, copied from FindAGrave:

Jackson Lee (J.L.) Mathews, 88, of Orange, Texas went to be with his heavenly father on February 18, 2011.

Funeral Services will be 10am Monday, February 21, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Reverend Kevin Trinkle will be officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3pm at McMahan's Chapel Cemetery in Sabine County, Texas.

J.L. was born to Jackson Lee Mathews, Sr. and Hattie Pearl Mathews on July 28, 1922, in San Augustine, Texas. He graduated from San Augustine High School in 1939. He trained in Sheepshead Bay, New York, and served in the United States Merchant Marines from 1940 to 1945. He made 7 voyages during the war years, and was lucky to be anchored in Tokyo Bay the day General MacArthur signed the Peace Treaty with the Japanese.

He married Della Laverne Noble in 1945 and they moved to Orange to start their family. They had two sons: Joseph Jay Mathews and Stanley Noble Mathews, both of Orange.

J.L. was an operator at DuPont River Works for 38 years and retired in 1985. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where he volunteered in the soup kitchen for many years. He was one of the founders of Twin County Little League. He loved to play golf, travel and play with his great-grandchildren. He was a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend who will be missed dearly. He had a kind, loving heart and enjoyed helping others.

J.L. is survived by his wife, Laverne, sons, Jay Mathews and wife, Betty, Stan Mathews and wife, Linda; three grandchildren, Bryan Lee Mathews and wife, Lisa of Kingwood, Texas, Mandy Lea Mathews Mazzola and husband, Brian of Beaumont, Texas and Clay Michael Mathews and wife, Ayumi of Champagne, Illinois and six great-grandchildren, Vincent Noble Mazzola, Anthony Clay Mazzola, Julian Joseph Mathews, Christian Samuel Mathews, Lucian Mathews Mazzola and Sakura Madison Mathews.