Isabel Payne Mathews [97]
Sex: F
Individual Information
Birth: 9 Jan 1916
Baptism:
Death: 1998
Burial:
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Parents
Father: Seth Waters Mathews [145] (1890-1949) 113,1548,1740,1924,1925 [MRIN:50]
Mother: Nance Goodwin Hart [190] (1884-1936)
Spouses and Children
1. *Fred Adwell Boze [98] (5 Oct 1909 - 19 May 1982) [MRIN:49]
Marriage: 18 Dec 1937
Status:
Children:
1. Fred Adwell Boze III [99] (1946- )
James Mathews [45]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: Bef 1774 2923
Baptism:
Death:
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Events
1. Residence in Gates Co., North Carolina
2. Census 2924, U.S., 1790 in Gates Co., North Carolina
James Mathews over 16 years of age
Parents
Father: [MRIN:20]
Mother: Esther Mathews [24] ( - ) 2917
Spouses and Children
1. *Unknown [0] ( - ) [MRIN:2]
Marriage:
Status:
Children:
1. Lodowick Mathews [1] (Cir 1790-Between 1836) 2925
James Edward Mathews [181]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1954
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Death:
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Events
1. Residence 1558, 1996 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Parents
Father: James William Mathews Jr. [126] (1910-1996) 287,1557,1558,1559 [MRIN:63]
Mother: Rose Caroline Thornton [129] (1911-After 1996) 1558,1559
James S. Mathews [500]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth:
Baptism:
Death: 6 Mar 1819 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 49
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Events
1. Court 2926, one of 12 men to determine damage, 20 Feb 1783 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
In Obedience to an order of Court bearing date February the 20th 1783 of which I have summoned twelve good and lawful men of my said County to acertain the damage if any there be that may arise thereby of John Herbert Curling of a mill on Paradise Creek from Lewellings land to Sam'l Veal's land as which they do say what the landing above the damage to be nothing that the land of either side is said to be worth three pounds2. Deed 2927, buys parcel of land on easternmost side of Church Street, 13 Jan 1786 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Ralph Pigot Isaac Luke
M. M. Porter George Collins
Thos. M. Hill John Morris
Thoroghodo Keeling Thomas Herbert
R'd Birkardick John Branan
Jas. Sha'd Mathews Thos. Herbert Jr.
Andrew Stewart D.S.
Grantors: John Barnett & Blandine, his wife Residence: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co3. Deed 2928, buys parcel of land in Portsmouth from William Phillips, 26 Feb 1790 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Grantees: James S. Mathews Residence: Portsmouth, Norfolk Co
Date: 13 Jan 1786 Date Recorded: 20 April 1787
Consideration: 5 shillings
Witnesses: Saml Hatton, William Dick, Charles S. Boush
Description: conveyed in trust--half-lot or parcel of land lying in bourough of Norfolk on easternmost side of Church St.
Grantor: William Phillips & wife, Elizabeth Residence: York Co., Va.4. Politics 1677, served as trustee for Portsmouth for one year, 20 Apr 1796 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Grantee: James S. Mathews Residence: Norfolk Co., Va.
Date: 26 Feb 1790 Date Recorded: 18 Oct 1790
Consideration: 20 pounds
Signatures or Marks: William Phillips
Witnesses: G. Revely, Jas. Mellow, David Gemmell, Ralph Pigot
Description: parcel of land in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., bounded on west side of Washington Street southerly from Washington & Griffin Street and is in Marlow Square--lot purchased from Thomas Veale
Stewart's Norfolk Co.--20 April 17965. Tithables 1678, appears on list of Tithables, 1798 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The following is the recorded a meeting in the oldest book preserved in the archives of the city:
At a meeting of the Gentlemen, Trustees for the Town of Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 20th day of April, 1796.
Present: James S. Mathews, Bernard Magniuen, John Mushrow, Robert Thompson, Thomas Emmerson, John Quarles, John Brooks, Nathainel Peed, Henry Dickenson.
This day the sheriff made his return of the following Gentlemen, to serve the Town of Portsmouth as trustee for one year:
William Wilson, James S. Mathews, Robert Shelton, John Brooks, John Quarles, Nathaniel Peed, Robert Thompson, John Mushrow, Bernard Maguien, William Porter, Thomas Emmerson, Henry Dickson
Henry Dickson was unanimously elected president for the ensuing year.
Andrew Kidd was appointed Clerk to be paid the sum of twenty dollars per annum for his services and taking the list of tithables.
Capt. Henry Dickson was appointed Treasurer.
Stewart's Norfolk Co.--1798 Tithables6. Deed 2929, sell lot to John Randall in St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., Virginia
The following is the list of tithables in the town of Portsmouth for the year 1798.
..........Henry Dickson--7 tithes......James S. Mathews---7 tithes.......Thomas Nash---8 tithes............
Lot of land being town of Washington, St. Bride's Parish, Norfolk Co., distinquished by the number 24, it being the same land which James S. Mathews purchased from Johnathan Herbert by deed dated 20 Nov 17927. Deed 2930, sells to John Randall, 9 Jan 1800 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Land in Norfolk Co., land which Charles Conner, sheriff of Norfolk Co. sold and conveyed to James S. Mathews by deed dated 18 Oct 17908. Town meeting 2931, meeting to determine whether or not to inoculate for smallpox, 6 Feb 1800 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
At a meeting of the inhabitants of the Town of Portsmouth and its vicinity held at Market Hall the 6th day of February 1800 for the purpose of taking into their consideration the present alarming state of the small pox, whereupon Wm. King, esq. was unanimously chosen chairman and Andr. Kidd qualified as clk., the opinion of the people were taken as to a general inoculation or not as follows----9. Politics 2932, served as trustee for term of one year, 3 May 1800 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Against Inoculation: Jas. S. Mathews..........Caleb Hodges............
For an Inoculation: John Davis, Jonathan Rogers, Josiah Fox, John Smart
Against an Inoculation: 75
For Inoculation: 4
Majority agt. an inoculation: 71
William King
Test: Andw. Kidd, Clk.
Poll taken respecting the small pox
At a meeting of the Gentlemen Trustees for the town of Portsmouth on Saturday, May 3, 1800, this day the sheriff made his return of the following gentlemen to serve as trustees of the town aforesaid for the term of one year---Richard Blow, James S. Mathews, Bernard Mangnien, Henry Dickson, Peter Herbert, John Brooks, William King, John Foster, Jona Denby, Thos. Brooks, Natl. Eshon, Daniel Clements.10. Petition 616, signer of Nortolk County petition to lease out vacant lot, 17 Dec 1804 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Capt. William King was elected president.
Norfolk County Petition, December 17, 180411. Town meeting 1727, for the purpose of petitioning for a bank, 8 May 1811 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
To the Honorable the Speakers and Members of the General Assembly,
The petition of the subscribers freeholdres and inhabintants of the town of Portsmouth respectfully represents,
Whereas William Crawford, in the year 1752 laid out a parcel of land, on the south side of Elizabeth River, opposite to the Town of Norfolk, into one hundred and twenty two lots, with commodious streets etc. and petitioned the then legislature to erect the aforesaid lots into a Town, by the name of Portsmouth, at the same time he give to the said Town, four lots of land, one for a Court House, one for a Jail, one for a Market House, and the fourth for a Church, for the use and benefit of the inhabitants of the said Town which the legislature on his petition and grant established his lots etc a town by the name of Portsmouth. The inhabitants under the aforesaid grant, shortly after, built an Episcopal Church, The other three lots remained vacant, until the inhabitants of the aforesaid town, petitioned the legislature in December 1800--their seat of justice, from the town of Washington, to the Town of Portsmouth, where the Court House, and Jail now are and were built by subscription by the inhabitants, thereof, and on the third lot, are built the Jail and Clerk's Office--and that there now remains vacant, a considerable part of the lot, on which the Court House, is erected, and that it would tend greatly to the health and advantage of the inhabitants of the aforesaid Town, if the vacant land was leased out as the present situation of the land is a very great nuisance from the number of clay holes on the lot, holding stagnated water, your petitioners therefore pray that an act may pass authorizing the Trustees of the said Town of Portsmouth, to lease out a part of the aforesaid vacant lot, beginning at Patrick Robertson's line on High Stree, and running west on High Street, one hundred and thirty feet, thence north one hundred and thirteen feet, to James Blamire's line, thence east, binding on James Blamire's line, one hundred and thirty feet, to Patrick's Robertson's line, thence south binding on Patrick Robertson's line, one hundred and thirteen feet, to the first mentioned station on High Street, for ninety nine years, renewable forever, in four equal lots or parcels in the same manner as the law passed to lease out a part of the fourth lot called the Market Lot, passed on the fourth day of January 1803--a deference thereunto, will fully appear, which was passed on a petition from the inhabitants of the aforesaid town.
And your petitioners will ever pray etc. Portsmouth 12th December 1804.
James S. Mathews
Caleb Hodges
Solomon Hodges
Henry Dickson
Robert Barclay
and others
Herald--10 May 181112. Occupation 2933, commissioner of county of Norfolk, 30 Sep 1812 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
A meeting of the citizens of the Town of Portsmouth, on Wednesday the 8th day of May, 1811, for the purpose of petitioning for a bank in said town; Jesse Nicholson being called to the chair, and Mordecai Cooke being appointed secretary, the following resolutions were submitted and uninimously adopted:
Resolved: That much public good and individual benefit would result from the establishment of a bank in the town of Portsmouth, which this meeting have the strongest assurances will go into immediate operation if permitted by law.
Resolved: That this meeting entertains entire confidence in the justice and impartiality of the Legislature in granting and encouraging institutions of this nature, the general benefits whereof in a Republican Government, like ours, should be extensively diffused, and not limited to a few towns only.
Resolved: That a petition be presented the next General Assembly, praying that a bank may be established in said town with a capital of $250,000, and that Jesse Nicholson, James S. Mathews, George W. Maupin, James Young, Mordecai Cooke, Lawrence Mansfield, John Foster, William Wilson Jun., William Dickson, Swepson Whitehead, Tapley Webb and Holt Wilson, be requested to prepare the same.
Resolved: That the proceedings of this meeting be signed by the president and secretary, and published in the Norfolk Gazettes.
Jesse Nicholson, chairman
M. Cooke, secretary
Herald, 30 September 181213. Occupation 49, magistrate, abt 1819 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Notice: We the undersigned commissioners of the County of Norfol.... for holding an election to choose persons to serve as President & Vice President of the United States give notice that a poll wil be held in the town of Portsmouth at the county court house on Monday next between the hours of 10 o'clock in the morning and sunset where ballots of all qualified voters will be received.
James S. Mathews, Bernard Magnien, Thomas Lee---Comm'rs
14. Will 2934, 16 Jan 1819 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
In the name of God, Amen, I, James S. Matthews of County of Norfolk being of sound mind & memory do make my last will & testament in manner following15. Obituary 2935,2936, 9 Mar 1819 in Norfolk Co., Virginia
Item: I give to my loving wife Anne Mathews during her natural life one thirdof my whole estate real & personal in lieu of her dower in my estate, and give her the ? of cutting so much fire wood on her thirds as may be efficient for two fire places, and after her death to ? the subject to the following devises & bequests
Item: I lend to my daughter Sally Wilson wife of John Wilson during her natural life all my lots houses & real estate in the town of Portsmouth which are on the north side of High street, and also during her natural life all my lands on North side of a line to be uniform the termination of High street in the direction of the north side of said street west to Scott Creek or a branch thereof near John E. Butts house after her death I give and devise the said lands, lots, house, real estate to all the children of my said daughter who at her deathmay be then living and the descendants of such of said children as may be dead according to the ? descents of Virginia
Item: All the rest of my estate real & personal of what ever kind so ever I give devise & bequeath to my said daughter Sally Wilson to her & her heirs forever. In testimony whereof I hereunto set my hand & affixed my seal this 16 day of Jan in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & nineteen.
James S. Mathews
signed sealed & sworn in presence of
L. Whitehead
T. Webb
Holt Wilson
Wm. Wilson
The following is hereby declared by me as a codical to my last will aforementioned, I nominate & appoint my said daughter Sally Wilson my executor of this my last will & testament & desire that she may not be compelled to give security as such. During the incapacity of my said daughter to qualify as executor I nominate & appoint my son-in-law John Wilson executor of my last will & testament.
In testimony whereof I have set my hand & seal the 16th January 1819
James S. Mathews
Signed, sealed & acknowledged in presence of us
L. Whitehead
T. Webb
Holt Wilson
Wm. Wilson
At a court held for Norfolk County the 15th day of March 1819 this will together with the codicil surveyed and proved by the oaths of S. Whitehead and T. Webb two of the subscribing witness and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of John Wilson, the executor named in this codicil to the will aforesaid, who made oath thereto and together with William Wilson and Holt Wilson his securities entered into and acknowledged above in the penalty of twenty thousand dollars with condition as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate of the said will in due form.
Teste: Wm. Wilson, clk
Died--On Saturday in Portsmouth, James S. Mathews, an aged inhabitant of that town and for many years a magistrate of Norfolk County.
Herald--8 March 1819
Died, on Saturday night last, in Portsmouth, James S. Mathews, Esq., an aged and respectable inhabitant of that town and for many years a magistrate of Norfolk Co.
Spouses and Children
1. *Anne [2771] ( - After Jan 1819) 48 [MRIN:927]
Marriage: Bef 1819 48
Status:
Children:
1. Sally Mathews [2772] ( -After 1819) 48
Notes
General:
TITHABLES: Col. William H. Stewart, editor & compiler, History of Norfolk County, Virginia and Representative Citizens (Chicago, Illinois: Biographical Publishing Co., 1902), page 374:
James S. Mathews, no of tithes: 7
James Simpson Mathews Jr. [104]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 12 Apr 1974
Baptism:
Death:
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Parents
Father: James Simpson Mathews [194] (1941- ) [MRIN:5]
Mother: Melissa Kinsey [3] (1937- )
Notes
General:
Twin
James Simpson Mathews [194]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 9 Jun 1941 - Suffolk, Suffolk (city), Virginia, USA
Baptism:
Death:
Burial:
Cause of Death:
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Parents
Father: Seth Waters Mathews [145] (1890-1949) 113,1548,1740,1924,1925 [MRIN:83]
Mother: Helen Land Simpson [191] (1901-1999) 1879
Spouses and Children
1. *Melissa Kinsey [3] (1 Jun 1937 - ) [MRIN:5]
Marriage: 28 Nov 1970 - Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, USA
Status:
Children:
1. Ann Helen Mathews [103] (1972- )
2. James Simpson Mathews Jr. [104] (1974- )
3. Melissa Wilson Mathews [105] (1974- )
Notes
General:
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
James William Mathews [152]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 1815-1816 - North Carolina 112,2937,2938
Baptism:
Death: 15 Nov 1880 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 128,2937
Burial:
Cause of Death:
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Events
1. Property 2939, house in Gosport, 2 Apr 1850 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
James W. Mathews & Mary Ann Amelia, his wife, mortgage house to Portsmouth Saving Fund Society ($700.00) (property described in Book 77: 337, 2 April 1850)--Later deeds show son selling land 18 July 1887 to Lyons.2. Census 2940, U.S., Sep 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
James Mathews, age 33, male, ship carpenter, born in North Carolina3. Occupation 2938, ship carpenter, 1850 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mary A. Mathews, age 35, born in Virginia
Mary H. Mathews, age 14, female, born in Virginia, attends school
Rose E. Mathews, age 13, female, born in Virginia, attends school
James M. Mathews, age 2, male, born in Virginia
*daughters, Mary H. & Rose E. are actually the daughters of Mary A. Mathews first husband, Edwin White
4. Note 2941, 1854 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
No record of election to Portsmouth City Council5. Occupation 2942, supervisor for the building of the sloop of war Constellation, 2 Aug 1854 in Gosport Navy Yard, Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Argus--2 August 18546. Election 2434,2943, City Council and served with his brother-in-law, Apr 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
The sloop of war Constellation--This vessel, now ready for launching at the Gosport Navy Yard, presents to the eye a structure of strength and capacity scarcely equalled in our Navy, in any vessel below a first-class frigate. Below, we give her dimensions and armament:
Length of the load water line--- 176' 5"
Length of the spar deck---- 182'
Length over-all----- 201' 6"
Depth of spar deck---- 28'
Beam, extreme--- 42' 2"
Height between gun deck & spar deck------ 6'
Height between berth & gun deck----- 5' 9 '
Tonnage-----1400
On her gun deck she has twenty-four ports, but will only mount twenty guns, sixteen of 68 pounders, and four long 32 pounders.
On her spar deck forward and aft. she will mount two 10-inch shell guns on pivots, carrying a ball weighing 120 pounds.
Her spars will be about the same as a second-class frigate, her main yard being 90 feet in length.
Her fastenings are of the strongest kind, her timbers unexceptionable. She takes her name from the old frigate Constellation, and has some of her timbers. It is perhaps worthy of remark, that her bolts, instead of being simply driven into the wood, are passed entirely through her timbers and rivetted, leaving no possible chance for the bolts to draw. This part of the work has been done under the supervision of James W. Mathews, Esq.
Mr. John L. Porter, the Master Ship Builder, who has supervised the construction of this sloop-of-war, may well be proud of his creation, for the Constellation will be the model sloop-of-war of the world.
She is to be launched on the 25th ist.----Portsmouth Globe
April 9,1855 - MAYORALITY ELECTION, Portsmouth.7. Election 2944, Common Council, 9 Apr 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
D. D. Fiske, American Party: 1st ward, 304; 2nd ward, 282.
J. S. White, Democratic Party: 1st Ward, 207; 2nd ward 229.
Fiske majority 150.
Beacon--April 9, 1855
COMMON COUNCIL. - Geo. W. Pette, Jos. N. Schoolfield, James W. Mathews, C. W. Murdaugh, Geo. R. Snead, James Guy, A. J. Manning, Robert T. Scott, Geo. S. Thompson, Isaac V. Pratt, Holt Wilson, Winchester Watts, JOseph H. Porter
Election of Council 1855. An election was held by the Sheriff of Norfolk County, at the Court House & Town Hall on the first Saturday in April 1855 for thirteen councilmen of the Town of Portsmouth, for the ensuing year which resulted in the election of the following gentlemen, viz:...James W. Mathews....Absolum J. Manning (brother of James Mathew's wife Maryanne.
On motion of J. V. Pratt, the appointments were left to the chair who announced the committees to consist as follows: Committee on Public Property...Jas. W. Mathews
Beacon--April 9, 18558. Election 2945, City Sergeant, May 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Common Council--Geo. W. Peete, Jos. N. Schoolfield, James W. Mathews, C. W. Murdaugh, Geo. R. Snead, James Guy, A. J. Manning, Robert T. Scott, Geo. S. Thompson, Isaac V. Pratt, Holt Wilson, Winchester Watts, Joseph H. Porter
Elected while serving on City Council9. Present 2946, Meeting of City Council, 1 May 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
10. Election 2947, unanimously elected town sergeant, 4 Jun 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Argus--7 June 185511. Employment 2948, City Sergeant, 5 Jun 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
James W. Mathews was unanimously elected Town Sergeant of Portsmouth, by the board of Common Council at their meeting Monday night.
Posted security. The William Outten mentioned in the reference was probably his sister-in-law Margaret W. Manning's husband.12. Employment 2949, City Sergeant, 15 Jun 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Posted $1, 000 bond for appointment as City Sergeant13. Employment 2950, Town Sergeant, 8 Jul 1855 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Enforced quaranteen of Steamship Ben Franklin that caused Yellow Fever epidemic in Portsmouth14. Note 2941, 6 May 1856 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
**Cary F. Grimes (Capt of Grimes Battery during Civil War) elected Town Sergeant15. Election 2951, City Sergeant, 17 Nov 1858 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
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) application werer read from Mssers. John P. Minter, Cary F. Grimes, naming his 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 Tompkins 1. 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.
16. Note 2952, He owned a slave that died, 5 Nov 1859 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Slave: Leah Race: colored Sex: female17. Census 2953, U.S., 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Date of Death: 5 November 1859
Place of Birth: Portsmouth
Owner: Jas. W. Mathews
Informant: from owner
Jas. W. Mathews, age 43, male, occupation: contractor, value of real estate: 2,000, value of personal property: 1,000; born in Va.18. Occupation 2694, contractor, 1860 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mary A. Mathews, age 43, female, born in Va.
Mary C. Mathews, age 21, female, born in Va.
Rosa Mathews, age 20, female, born in Va.
James Mathews, age 11, male, born in Va., attends school
19. Ended Law Case 2954, Sued, 1 Jan 1861 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
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 Jeffrey for the year 186120. Census 2955, U.S., 1870 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
He and his wife Mary Ann were living in the same househould with Mary Ann's daughter Rosa Kenney and her family; and her daughter Mary Cassell and her family.21. Occupation 2956, wharf builder, 1870 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
James W. Mathews, age 52, male, white, occupation: wharf builder, born in Va.
22. Note 2957, 1876 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Not on Council23. Election 2958, City Council, 2 Jul 1877 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
24. Employment 2959, City Councilman, 5 Oct 1877 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
25. Employment, City Councilman, 1878 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
26. Employment 2960, City Councilman, 19 May 1879 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Also on June 1827. Note 2960, 1 Jul 1879 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Not elected to Council. He died 16 mos later28. Census 112, U.S., 1 & 2 June 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
James W. Mathews, white, male, age 60, married, occupation: carpenter, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.29. Occupation 112, carpenter, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
Mary Ann Mathews, white, female, age 67, wife, married, occupation: keeping house, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
James Mathews, white, male, age 32, son, married, occupation: carpenter, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Martha Mathews, white, female, age 29, wife, married, occupation: keeping house, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Willie Mathews, white, male, age 2, son, single, born in Va., father born in Va., mother born in Va.
Maggius Manning, white, female, age 20, grand-niece, single, insane, born in Va.,father born in Va., mother born in Va.
30. Residence 2961, Gosport, 1850-1880 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
"Gosport at that time was a fashionable place. The elite of the city lived there." Portsmouth People by John Forman, written in 1890.31. Residence 112, 56 Second Street, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
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.
32. Note, He died intestate in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
See deed of son.33. Relatives, Henry Curtis in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Kin to Henry Curtis. Need reference.34. Obituary, 15 Nov 1880
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.
Parents
Father: Lodowick Mathews [1] (Cir 1790-Between 1836) 2925 [MRIN:1]
Mother: Barbara Smith [107] (1794-1867) 1890,2962
Spouses and Children
1. *Mary Ann Amelia Manning [133] (31 Jul 1813 - 4 Apr 1886) 938,2095,2096,2097,2098 [MRIN:66]
Marriage: 10 Oct 1847 - Norfolk Co., Virginia 128,2697
Status:
Children:
1. Mathew James Mathews [143] (1848-1909) 105,2338
Notes
Death Notes:
James W. Mathews, white, male, died 15 November 1880 of apoplexy at age 64. His parents were Lodewick and Barbara Mathews. He was born in North Carolina. Occupation: warf-builderGeneral:
Widowed (incorrect)
Information by Mrs. S. B. Kenney, friend
The Yellow Fever epidemic of 1855 was one of the great tragedies of Norfolk's history. On 7 June of that year, the steamer BEN FRANKLIN, enroute from St. Thomas to New York, entered the Norfolk harbor for repairs. The ship was quarantined at anchor for nearly 2 weeks before being allowed into a Portsmouth shipyard on the condition that her bilge not be pumped, but the ship's captain disobeyed orders and broke open the hold, and in early July a crew member died of yellow fever. The fever spread quickly. Many panic-stricken citizens evacuated, until other cities began to refuse entry to Norfolk's refugees, in on case turning them away at bayonet-point. By August, business had ceased, church services were suspended, and the sound of the hearse rattling through silent streets could be heard day and night. The only commercial vessel to continue to call at the port was a little steamer bringing mail, medicine and coffins, and doctors and nurses from around the country who came to volunteer their services. As many as 80 people died each day, coffins stacked on the ground at the cemeteries with no one to dig the graves, and many victims simply wrapped in the bedclothes in which they had died and buried in mass, unmarked graves. The fever abated after the first frost in October and the editor of Norfolk's SOUTHERN ARGUS wrote "In the short space of ninety days, out of an average population of 6000, every man, woman and child, almost without exception, has been stricken ... and about 2000 have been buried. But the storm is over, and again our good ship lays her course ... her flag ... sadly at half mast".Marriage Notes (Mary Ann Amelia Manning)
Norfolk Library Web Site. http://www.npl.lib.va.us/history/history1.html
"Married in Gosport." 128
James William Mathews Jr. [126]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 21 Mar 1910 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 1557,1558,1559
Baptism:
Death: 23 Mar 1996 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 287,1557,1558
Burial: 26 Mar 1996 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 287,1557,1558,2963
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Occupation 1558, retired marine machinist at Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 37 years in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
2. Religion 1558, member of First Presbyterian Church in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
3. Organizations 1558, a Mason for more than 50 years
past master of America Masonic Lodge # 330; charter member of America-Fellowship Masonic Lodge #148; Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter # 11; Portsmouth Commandery # 5 Knights Templar; Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies; past patron of Fellowship Chapter # 140 O.E.S.; United Commerical Travelers Council # 2984. Occupation 1559, machinist at N.N.S.Y., 1952 in Norfolk, Norfolk (city), Virginia, USA
5. Residence 1559, 1417 Prentis Avenue, 1952 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
6. Residence 819, 1961 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
7. Obituary 2964, 25 Mar 1996 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Portsmouth--James William Mathews Jr., 86, of the 2000 block of Wyoming Ave., died March 23, 1996, in a Portsmouth hospital.8. Tombstone 1557, 1996 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Mr. Mathews, a native of Portsmouth, was retired as a marine machinist from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard after 37 years. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Portsmouth; a Mason for more than 50 years; past master of America Masonic Lodge # 330; charter member of America-Fellowship Masonic Lodge # 148; Mount Horeb Royal Arch Chapter # 11; Portsmouth Commandery # 5 Knights Templar; Portsmouth Scottish Rite Bodies; past patron of Fellowship Chapter # 140 O.E.S.; United Commerical Travelers Council # 298.
Survivors include his wife, Caroline T. Mathews; a son, James E. Mathews of Portsmouth; a sister, Emily Galladay of Lynchburg, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Loving Funeral Home, Churchland, by Dr. Walter Kennedy. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery. A Masonic Serice will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with visitation following. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be sent to the Building Fund of First Presbyterian Church.
Tombstone:9. Residence 1558, 2000 block of Wyoming Avenue, 1996 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
James Wm. Mathews Jr.
1910--1996
(mason symbol)
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. *Rose Caroline Thornton [129] (1911 - After 1996) 1558,1559 [MRIN:63]
Marriage: 13 Sep 1952 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 2965
Status:
Children:
1. James Edward Mathews [181] (1954- ) 1558
Notes
Burial Notes:
Name: James W. Mathews Age: 86General:
Date of Death: 3-23-96 Buried: 3-26-96
Location: # 2 Avenue: I Lot: 94-A
Undertaker: Loving
Address: 2009 Wyoming Ave, Ports. VA 23701, 804-397-1756.
James William Mathews II [116]
Sex: M
AKA: "Willie"
Individual Information
Birth: 19 Dec 1877 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 112,287,1552,1555,2966,2967
Baptism:
Death: 25 Feb 1928 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 287,1548,1553,1555,2968
Burial: 27 Feb 1928 - Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA 287,1555,2967
Cause of Death: Diabetes w/ secondary cause: carbuncle on back 287,2967
AFN #:
Events
1. Census, U.S., 1880 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Age 2. Called "Willie."2. Census 112, U.S., Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
3. Residence 112, 56 Second Street, Jun 1880 in Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Virginia
4. Residence 1552, 1520 Prentis Avenue, 12 Sep 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
5. Occupation 1552, self-employed master plumber, 12 Sep 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
6. Physical Description 1552, tall height, stout build, grey eyes, brown hair, 12 Sep 1918
7. Military 1552, WW1 draft registration card, 12 Sep 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Name: James William Mathews8. Residence 2904, 1520 Prentis Avenue, 1925 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Address: 1520 Prentis Ave., Portsmouth, Va.
Age: 40 Date of Birth: December 19th, 1877
Race: white Citizen: native born
Occupation: master plumber
Employer's name: conducts own business
Place of Employment: 1520 Prentis Ave., Portsmouth, Va.
Nearest Relative: Mary R. Mathews (wife)
1520 Prentis Ave., Portsmouth, Va.
I affirm that I have vertified the above answers and that they are true
James William Mathews
Registrar's Report:
Height: tall Build: stout
Color of eyes: grey Color of hair: brown
Has person lost arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes or otherwise disabled: no
R. C. Barclay, Registrar
Date: Sept. 12, 1918
Local Board, City of Portsmouth
Municipal Building
Portsmouth, Va.
James W. Mathews, plumber h 1520 Prentis Av9. Occupation 2905,2967, plumber, 1925 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
10. Residence 1548, 1417 Prentis Avenue, 1928 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
11. Tombstone 1555, 1928 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Tombstone:12. Obituary 2969, 26 Feb 1928 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
James Wm. Mathews
1877--1928
James William Mathews, 50, died yesterday morning at a local hospital, after an illness of three years. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock from the residence, 1417 Prentis Avenue.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Reetta C. Mathews; two daughters, Miss Anna Mathews and Miss Emily Mathews; two sons, J. William Mathews and John W. Mathews; and three brothers, E. E. Mathews, Seth W. Mathews, and M. Stuart Mathews.
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. *Mary Reata Cooke [124] (12 Aug 1885 - 17 Sep 1961) 1545,1546 [MRIN:55]
Marriage: 9 Mar 1907
Status:
Children:
1. Anna Marguerite Mathews [125] (1908-Between 1961) 819,1548,1556
2. James William Mathews Jr. [126] (1910-1996) 287,1557,1558,1559
3. Emily Francis Mathews [127] (1918-After 1996) 819,1548,1558,1560
4. John William Mathews [128] (1918-Between 1961) 819,1548
Notes
Birth Notes:
Portsmouth, VA births. 18 Dec possible alternate dateDeath Notes:
Name: James William MathewsBurial Notes:
Sex: male Race: white Status: married
Wife: Mrs. Reetta Mathews
Date of Birth: Dec 19, 1877 Birthplace: Portsmouth, Va.
Age: 50 years Occupation: plummer
Name of Father: Mr. Mathew J. Mathews Birthplace: Va.
Name of Mother: Miss Susie P. Jones Birthplace: Va.
Informant: Mrs. Reetta Mathews Address: Portsmouth, Va.
Date of Death: Feb 25, 1928 Place of Death: Kings Daughters Hospital
Portsmouth, Norfolk Co., Va.
I hereby certify, that I attended deceased from Nov. 10, 1927 to Feb. 25, 1928, that I last saw him alive on Feb. 24, 1928 and that death occured on day stated above at 2:05 a.m.
Cause of Death: Diabetes Duration: 3 1/2 months
Contributory: Carbuncle on back Duration: 3 1/2 months
Did an operation precede death: no
Was there an autopsy: no
What test confirmed diagnosis: blood in urine
Signed: C. Phillips, M.D. Date: 2/25/28
Address: 403 Court St.
Place of Burial: Oak Grove cemetery Date of Burial: Feb. 27, 1928 3p.m.
Undertaker: J. E. Snelling & Co. Address: High & 5th Ave.
Name: J. W. Mathews Age: 50 yrs.
Date of Death: Feb 25, 1928 Date of Burial: 27 Feb 1928
Cause of Death: Diabetes Undertaker: Snellings
Place of Birth: Portsmouth Residence: K. D. Hospital
Place of Burial: Avenue J
Jamie Mathews [959]
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth: 29 Jan 1897 - North Carolina 2970
Baptism:
Death:
Burial:
Cause of Death:
AFN #:
Events
1. Physical Description 2970, medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair, 5 Jun 1918
2. Residence 2970, 901 Holiday Street, 5 Jun 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
3. Occupation 2970, S. A. Line, 5 Jun 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
4. Military 2970, WW1 draft registration card, 5 Jun 1918 in Portsmouth, Portsmouth (city), Virginia, USA
Name: Jamie Mathews Age: 21
Address: 901 Holiday, Portsmouth, Va.
Date of Birth: Jan. 29, 1897
Where were you born: North Carolina
I am a citizen of the United States
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Name of Employer: S. A. Line
Place of Employment: Portsmouth, Va.
Nearest Relative: J. W. Mathews
Pleasant HIll, N.C.
I affirm that i have vertified the above answers and that they are true
Jamie W. Mathews
Registrar's Report:
Height: medium Build: medium
Color or Eyes: blue Color of hair: brown
Has person lost an arm, leg, hand, foot, or both eyes or is he otherwise phyisically disabled: no
A L. Williams, Registrar
Date June 5, 1918