E. Mathews [2371]
Sex: M
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1. Fire 2903, old Raccoon Hotel burned--owned by Robert Dickson, 10 Mar 1856 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Argus--10 March 1856
Fire in Portsmouth--At about half past 7 o'clock on Friday evening, a saw-mill situated near the Wood Dick, belonging to Johnson, Walton & Co. took fire, and together with several sheds, kitchens, and other out-houses was destroyed. The fire not being entirely extinguished, broke out again at about 12 o'clock, and some six or seven tenements, including the Raccoon Hotel, were soom burned to the ground. There was no insurance on the mill, which had not been in operation for several years. The buildings were occupied principally as groceries and boarding houses, by Capt. Daniel Albert Mathews, ____ Hudgins, W. B. Mathews, John S. Thomason, and Joseph Featherston. Two of the houses were owned by W. B. Allmand and E. Mathews, the former being insured for $700 and the latter for $600 in the Portsmouth Company. The old Raccoon Hotel belonged to Mr. Robert Dickson, and was insured in the Mutual Office for $400........
Edwin Elvington Mathews Jr. [119]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 4 Sep 1904 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 825
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Death: 3 Sep 1990 - Sun City, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Burial: Sep 1990 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
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1. Residence 825,2904, 425 N. Elm Avenue, 1925-1929 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Edwin E. Mathews Jr., h 425 N. Elm Av2. Occupation 2905, runner Bank of Tidewater Inc., 1925 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Elverton Mathews runner Bank of Tidewater Inc. h 425 N. Elm Ave3. Occupation 825, book keeper for Bank of Tidewater, Oct 1929 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: Edwin Elvington Mathews [117] (1881-1931) 113,1624,2813,2906,2907,2908 [MRIN:56]
Mother: Laura Edwina Powers [118] (1883-1919) 1624,1628,1629
Spouses and Children
1. *Margaret Virginius Hanrahan [123] (31 Aug 1909 - 11 Aug 1997) 825 [MRIN:58]
Marriage: 3 Oct 1928 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 825
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Conversation with author.Marriage Notes (Margaret Virginius Hanrahan)
Buried in Portsmouth.
Married at home of Presbyterian minister.
Edwin Elvington Mathews [117]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 30 Jan 1881 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 128,1624,2906,2907,2908
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Death: 18 Dec 1931 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 113,1554,2813,2909
Burial: 20 Dec 1931 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 2813,2908,2910
Cause of Death: Probably cerebral hemorage 2813,2908
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Events
1. Religion 113, member of Park View Methodist Church
2. Residence 1624, 1903 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Occupation 1624, electrician, 1903 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
4. Military 2906, WW1 draft registration card, 12 Sep 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Name: Edwin Elvington Mathews5. Residence 2906, 425 Cooke Street, 12 Sep 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Address: 425 Cooke St., Portsmouth, Va.
Age: 37 Date of Birth: Jan. 30, 1881
Race: white U.S. Citizen: native born
Occupation: salesman
Employer's Name: American Loft Co.
Place of Employment: (unreadable), Portsmouth, Va.
Nearest Relative: Laura Edwina Mathews--wife
425 Cooke St., Portsmouth, Va.
I affirm that I have vertified the above answers and that they are true
E. E. Mathews
Registrar's Report:
Height: medium Build: medium
Color of eyes: grey Color of hair: brown
Date: Sept 12, 1918
Local Board
City of Portsmouth
Municipal Building
Portsmouth, Virginia
6. Occupation 2906, salesman with American Loft Co., 12 Sep 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
7. Physical Description 2906, medium height, medium build, grey eyes, brown hair, 12 Sep 1918
8. Residence 2904, 425 N. Elm Avenue, 1925 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Edward E. Mathews, slsmn Norfolk-Portsmouth Confectionery Co Inc h 425 N. Elm Av9. Occupation 2905, salesman for Norfolk-Portsmouth Confectionery Co., Inc., 1925 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
10. Residence 2813, 425 N. Elm Avenue, 1931 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
11. Occupation 113, salesman for the Norfolk & Portsmouth Confectionery Company, 1931
12. Tombstone 2907, Oak Grove Cemetery, 1931 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Tombstone reads:13. Obituary 113, 19 Dec 1931 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Our Beloved Father
Edwin E. Mathews
1881-1931
Salesman Falls Dead on Street14. Funeral notice 2910, 20 Dec 1931 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
Edwin E. Mathews Topples to Pavement at High and Water Streets
Edwin E. Mathews, 50, a salesman in the employ of the Norfolk & Portsmouth Confectionery Company, living at 425 North Elm Avnue, fellunconscious at High and Water Streets at 9:45 o'clock last night. Policemem Culpepper and Brockwell went to his assistance, and took him in the police ambulance to King's Daughters' Hospital. He was pronounced dead on arrival.
Mr. Mathews was son of the late matthew J. and Mrs. Mattie Neville Mathews. He is survived by two daughters, Misses Mary E. and Margaret H. Mathews; a son, Edwin E. Mathews, Jr., and two brothers, S. E. Mathews, of Suffolk, and M. S. Mathews, of this city.
He held membership in Park View Methodist Church.
The body was viewed by the coroners, who gave permission for its removal to the Snellings Funeral Home to be prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced tomorrow morning.
Edwin E. Mathews, aged 50, who collapsed at High and Water Streets Friday nigh and was dead when police arrived with him at King's Daughters Hospital, will be buried this afternoon in Oak Grove Cemetery. Funeral service will be conducted in Park View Methodist church at 3 o'clock.15. Funeral 2911, 20 Dec 1931 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Mr. Mathews was a candy salesman in the employ of the Norfolk and Portsmouth Confectionery Company. He lived at 425 North Elm Avenue.
Edwin E. Mathews, a salesman, who dropped dead Friday night at High and Water Streets, was buried yesterday afternoon in Oak Grove Cemetery. Funeral service was conducted at 3 o'clock in Park View Methodist Church and was largely attended. The Rev. H. W. Dunkley, pastor, officiated.16. Residence 2912, 8 Jan 1932 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
during the service the choir sang "Abide With Me:. Miss Alice Stewart also sang as a solo, "The Old Rugged Cross". The casket was covered with a spray of Easter lillies.
The pallbearers were as follows: Honorary, Leon Lasting, J. L. Story, F. C. Hanrahan, W. C. Gleason, Jr., C. J. Montague, W. F. Hoggard, H. C. Pollard, H. A. Powell, a. N. Mahoney and H. R. Diggs. Active: C. E. Wise, J. B. Haskett, A. D. Rapp, J. E. Davis, Clyde R. Smith, C. E. Mahoney, W. D. Clark and J. H. Sykes.
319 Webster Avenue
Parents
Father: Mathew James Mathews [143] (1848-1909) 105,2338 [MRIN:54]
Mother: Martha Elizabeth "Mattie" Neaville [114] (1851-1882) 105,111,112,113,114
Spouses and Children
1. *Laura Edwina Powers [118] (3 Feb 1883 - 27 Oct 1919) 1624,1628,1629 [MRIN:56]
Marriage: 28 Oct 1903 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 2912,2913
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1. Edwin Elvington Mathews Jr. [119] (1904-1990) 825,1910
2. Mary Elizabeth Mathews [120] (1912-After 1931) 1910,2914
3. Margaret Helen Mathews [121] (1919-1971) 2915,2916
Notes
Birth Notes:
Check alternate 31 Jan 1881.Death Notes:
Death certficiateBurial Notes:
Name: Mr. Edwin E. Mathews
Residence: 425 N. Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Sex: male Race: white Marital status: widowed
Date of Birth: Jan. 30, 1881 Age: 50 years
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Va. Occupation: salesman
Name of Father: Mr. Mathew J. Mathews Birthplace: Va.
Name of Mother: Miss mattie Neville Birthplace: Va.
Informant: mr. Edwin E. Mathews Address: Portsmouth, Va.
Burial: Oak Grove Cemetery Date: 12-20-1931
Undertaker: J. E. Snellings & Co. Address: Portsmouth, Va.
Date of Death: Dec. 18, 1931 Time of Death: 9:45 p.m.
Place of Death: Kings Daughters Hospital, Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
Cause of Death: probably cerebral hemorrhage
Contributory causes: don't know
Signed: Edward T. Glove, corner Address: 603 Professional
Name: Edwin E. MatthewsGeneral:
Age: 50 years
Died: December 18, 1931
Buried: December 20, 1931
Cause of Death: Probably cerebral hemorage
Undertaker: J. E. Snellings
Born: Va.
Residence: 425 N. Elm Avenue
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Avenue 2, lot 97
Portsmouth, VA deaths
Mathews Family says 31 Jan and 19 Dec
Elizabeth Jane Mathews [2878]
Sex: F
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Father: William Mathews [2876] ( - ) 407 [MRIN:966]
Mother: Susan [2877] ( - ) 407
Emily Francis Mathews [127]
Sex: F
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Birth: 12 Aug 1918 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 1560
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Death: After 1996 1558
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1. Residence 1560, 1417 Prentis Avenue, 1940 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
2. Residence 819, 1961 in Savannah, Hardin, Tennessee, USA
3. Residence 1558, 1996 in Lynchburg, Lynchburg (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: James William Mathews II [116] (1877-1928) 112,1552,1553,1554,1555 [MRIN:55]
Mother: Mary Reata Cooke [124] (1885-1961) 1545,1546
Spouses and Children
1. *Harry Goodloe Galliday [132] (1907 - ) 819,1558,1560 [MRIN:64]
Marriage: 12 Jul 1940 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 1870
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1. Patricia Ann Galliday [189] (1950- )
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Alternate date, 9th
Esther Mathews [24]
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1. Residence 2918, 1794 in Gates Co., North Carolina
Esther gives land to James.
Shows Esther Mathew as widow.
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1. *Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:20]
Marriage: Abt 1765
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1. James Mathews [45] (Bef 1774- )
Frederick A. S. Mathews [2436]
Sex: M
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Death: 25 Jan 1847 - Elizabeth City, Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA 2919
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1. Obituary 2920, 25 Jan 1847 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank, North Carolina, USA
Beacon--28 January 1847
Died. ON Monday last, in Elizabeth City, N.C. Mr. Frederick A. S. Mathews, editor of the Old North State.
Mr. Mathews was a young and promising member of the Bar. But a few weeks before his death he was called to the editorial chair of the Old North State; from a violent nervous affection he was not permitted to discharge that high and responsible duty for only a few days.
George Mathews [2437]
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1. *Julia Broughton [2438] ( - ) 799 [MRIN:826]
Marriage: 5 Apr 1838 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 799
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Harry Eugene Mathews [958]
Sex: M
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Birth: 5 Oct 1886 - Northampton Co., North Carolina 2921
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1. Physical Description 2921, medium height, medium build, gray eyes, brown hair, not bald, 5 Jun 1917
2. Residence 2921, 716 Dinwiddie Street, 5 Jun 1917 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
3. Occupation 2921, locomotive engineer with S. A. L. Ry., 5 Jun 1917 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
4. Military 2921, WW1 draft registration card, 5 Jun 1917 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Name: Harry Eugene Mathews Age: 305. Residence 2904, 1220 B Street, 1925 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Address: 716 Dinwiddie St., Portsmouth, Va.
Date of Birth: Oct. 5, 1886 Natural born
Where were you born: Northampton Co., N.C.
Occupation: Locomotive engineer
By whom employed: S. A. L. Ry.
Where employed: Portsmouth, Va.
Have you a father, mother, wife, child under 12, or sister or brother under 12, solely dependent upon you for support: wife & 1 child
Married or single: married Race: caucasian
What military service have you had: no
I affirm that I have vertified the above answers and that they are true
H. E. Mathews
Registrar's Report:
Height: medium Build: medium
Color of eyes: gray Color of hair: brown Bald: no
Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes or otherwise disabled: no
Winston Parrish, Registrar
Precinct: Jackson
City or County: Portsmouth
State: Virginia
Date: 5 June 1917
Harry E. Mathews, city license inspr h 1220 B6. Occupation 2905, city license inspector, 1925 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Herman Mathews [2468]
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1. Elected 1329, Constable, 4 May 1858 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
5 Sept 1897---A Bit of Local History
On the 4th day of May 1858 in pursuance of the Act incorporating the town of Portsmouth as a city. etc. the Court of Hustings held its first session at the Court-house. The Aldermen present on the occasion were: Samuel Watts, Arthur R. Smith, John Nash, William H. Morris, Moss W. Armistead, John S. White, Robert Dickson, William W. Davis, and Edward Kearns. Alderman Smith presided, and ordered to be recorded the certificates of qualification of the Aldermen who had been elected in April 22d preceding: viz, John Nash, Robert Dickson, William W. Davis, Arthur R. Smith, William H. Peters and William H. Morris, Aldermen for Jackson Ward, and Samuel Watts, John S. White, Charles R. McAlpine, Edward Kearns, Robert H. Cutherell and Moss W. Armistead, Aldermen for Jefferson Ward.
The following officers having also been duly elected, qualified at this term of the Hustings Court: Arthur Emmerson, clerk; David J. Godwin, Commonwealth's Attorney; Claudius W. Murdaugh, L. C. P. Cowper and Virginius Cassell, Commissioners in Chancery; Joseph Hobday, Commissioner of the Revenue; Herman Mathews, Constable, William B. Bingley, Deputy Clerk; Jas. Murdaugh, John S. Stubbs, L. C. P. Cowper, J. M. Brickhouse, James. G. Holladay, James F. Crocker, D. J. Godwin, C. W. Murdaugh, V. O. cassell, P. H. Daughtrey and Abram S. Watts qualified to practice law in this court and D. J. Godwin, C. W. Murdaugh, A. S. Watts and John Emmerson qualified as notaries public, under commissions from His Excellency, Henry A. Wise, Governor of Virginia.