Thread: Matthews family

Canadian Cousin · 30-06-2008, 03:08 PM

Hi staffy,

I have a sneaking suspicion that you've left something unsaid.

As it happens, I'm looking for some Matthews in the Devonport/Stoke Damerel area of Devon. My 3xg-grandmother, Mary Ann Matthews, was reportedly (1851 census) born there about 1782. I've found a couple of Mary Matthews baptisms in the IGI who might be her, but without the middle name Ann it's difficult to be sure.

One of the witnesses to her marriage in 1802 was a Thomas Matthews, whom I suspect may have been her father or brother, but I haven't been able to find any records for him in the IGI. There is a shoe & boot maker named Thomas Matthews in Devonport who shows up in a couple of trades directories around 1826 to 1830 - he could be the same person, as my 3xg-grandfather (Mary Ann's husband) also worked at this trade.

Any information on this family (or suggestions for where to look next) would be gratefully received.

Cheers -

Tim

tanjat67 · 02-07-2008, 08:21 AM

Do you have much informaton on your Matthews family as I have a Mary Ann Matthews in my famly tree as well and a Thomas Matthews. Would you be able to contact me with some more information and I can see if it is the right Matthews family.

thanks

Tanja from Australia

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Originally Posted by Canadian Cousin

Hi staffy,

I have a sneaking suspicion that you've left something unsaid.

As it happens, I'm looking for some Matthews in the Devonport/Stoke Damerel area of Devon. My 3xg-grandmother, Mary Ann Matthews, was reportedly (1851 census) born there about 1782. I've found a couple of Mary Matthews baptisms in the IGI who might be her, but without the middle name Ann it's difficult to be sure.

One of the witnesses to her marriage in 1802 was a Thomas Matthews, whom I suspect may have been her father or brother, but I haven't been able to find any records for him in the IGI. There is a shoe & boot maker named Thomas Matthews in Devonport who shows up in a couple of trades directories around 1826 to 1830 - he could be the same person, as my 3xg-grandfather (Mary Ann's husband) also worked at this trade.

Any information on this family (or suggestions for where to look next) would be gratefully received.

Cheers -

Tim

Canadian Cousin · 02-07-2008, 03:13 PM

Thanks Tanja, I've sent you a PM.

Tim

30-06-2008, 12:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
staffy New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sheffield Posts: 11	Matthews family

30-06-2008, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Canadian Cousin New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 21	Re: Matthews family Hi staffy, I have a sneaking suspicion that you've left something unsaid. As it happens, I'm looking for some Matthews in the Devonport/Stoke Damerel area of Devon. My 3xg-grandmother, Mary Ann Matthews, was reportedly (1851 census) born there about 1782. I've found a couple of Mary Matthews baptisms in the IGI who might be her, but without the middle name Ann it's difficult to be sure. One of the witnesses to her marriage in 1802 was a Thomas Matthews, whom I suspect may have been her father or brother, but I haven't been able to find any records for him in the IGI. There is a shoe & boot maker named Thomas Matthews in Devonport who shows up in a couple of trades directories around 1826 to 1830 - he could be the same person, as my 3xg-grandfather (Mary Ann's husband) also worked at this trade. Any information on this family (or suggestions for where to look next) would be gratefully received. Cheers - Tim

02-07-2008, 03:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Canadian Cousin New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 21	Re: Matthews family Thanks Tanja, I've sent you a PM. Tim