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William Chesley Mathews^1,2

Father	William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews1,2 b. 16 Jul 1860, d. 1942
Mother	Mattie Allen Vandegrift1,2 b. 26 Jan 1866, d. 16 Oct 1949

Last Edited

15 Oct 2022

Birth*	William, son of William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, was born on 23 April 1891 in Iola, Allen Co., Kansas.3,4
Census1900	William appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 9 yo son Chesley Mathews.5
Census1910	William appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Centerville, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 19 yo son W C Mathews.6
Census1920	William appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mound City Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 26 yo son Chisley Mathews.7
Marriage*	He married Delilah Esther Whitson on 21 March 1920 in Paola, Miami Co., Kansas.8,9,10
Census1930*	William and Delilah appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated 14 April 1930, as 38 yo farmer William C & 35 yo wife I Esther Matthew. Their children Chesley Allan, Laura Virginia, Joseph Dobson, Flossie Jean, Harold Winton and Thurman Robert were listed as living with them.11
Census1940	William and Delilah appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Paris Twp., Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated 6 April 1940, as 48 yo farmer Chesley & 46 yo wife Esther Matthews. Their children Chesley Allan, Laura Virginia, Joseph Dobson, Flossie Jean, Harold Winton, Thurman Robert, Florence Esther, Richard and Neal Edward were listed as living with them. Richard & Neal are on the next census page.12
Death*	William died in 1959.10
Burial*	He was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.10

Children with Delilah Esther Whitson:

CPO. Chesley Allan Mathews13,10 b. 19 Aug 1921, d. 9 Apr 2011 Laura Virginia Mathews14,11 b. 10 Nov 1922, d. 23 Apr 2011 Joseph Dobson Mathews11 b. 8 Jan 1924, d. 10 Jun 2004 Flossie Jean Mathews11 b. c Jul 1925, d. fr Jun 2004 - Nov 2011 Harold Winton Mathews11 b. 26 Feb 1927, d. 14 Oct 2004 Thurman Robert Mathews15,11 b. 8 May 1928, d. 26 Dec 2017 Florence Esther Mathews12 b. c 1931, d. fr Jun 2004 - Nov 2011 Richard Mathews12 b. c 1933, d. fr Jun 2004 - Nov 2011 Neal Edward Mathews12 b. c 1939, d. a 9 Apr 2011

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James Barter¹

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Marriage*	He married Margaret Lnu circa 1540, date estimated.2
Estate-Will*	James Barter left a will dated 1 September 1565 at Fovent, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, in which he mentions his eldest son Edward and his daughter-in-law Edith, wife of Edward. Banks references "Arch. Sarum, P.C.C., IV, 210".1
Death*	James died after 1 September 1565.2

Children with Margaret Lnu:

Edward Barter+1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574 Roger Barter2 b. c 1544 Thomas Barter2 b. c 1545 Christian Barter2 b. c 1546

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Margaret Lnu¹

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Marriage*

She married James Barter circa 1540, date estimated.1

Children with James Barter:

Edward Barter+1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574 Roger Barter1 b. c 1544 Thomas Barter1 b. c 1545 Christian Barter1 b. c 1546

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Edward Barter¹

Father	James Barter2 d. a 1 Sep 1565
Mother	Margaret Lnu3

Last Edited

6 Oct 2022

Birth*	Edward, son of James Barter and Margaret Lnu, was born circa 1543, date estimated.3
Estate-Will	Edward was mentioned in the will of James Barter dated 1 September 1565 at Fovent, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.2
Marriage*	He married Edith Lnu circa 1566, date estimated.2
Estate-Will*	Edward Barter left a will dated 6 October 1574 at Haxton, Wiltshire, England, mentioning wife Edith and daughter Alice.4
BioNote*	Biography Note: Banks writes on p. 114 of Vol I, The will of Edward Barter, his (James Barter) son, of Haxton, Wilts, of the parish of Fydleton, is dated Oct. 6, 1574, and mentions among others, his wife Edith and his daughter Alice. (Arch. Sarum, P.C.C., V, 231.) The will of Edith Barter, widow, of the same parish, is dated Aug. 9, 1576, and mentions among others her daughter Alice to whom she gave "halfe an aker of wheat and half an aker of barley my best cowlett, my white pety coat, my kercher, my canvas apron a platter and porringer" (Arch. Sarum, P.C.C., V, 273.) As this Alice was the only one found by the author in his searches among Wiltshire wills, and as the name of Edward was bestowed on the third son of Matthew and Alice, presumably in honor of her father, as Thomas had been given in memory of his father, this origin of Alice Barter, the mother of Thomas Mayhew, is offered as the probable solution of the question of her ancestry.1
Death*	Edward died after 6 October 1574.3

Children with Edith Lnu:

William Barter3 b. c 1567 Joan Barter3 b. c 1568 Alice Barter+3 b. c 1569, d. a 23 Apr 1602 Christian Barter3 b. c 1570 Edward Barter3 b. c 1571 Ellyn Barter3 b. c 1572 Harry Barter3 b. c 1573 John Barter3 b. c 1574

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Roger Barter¹

Father	James Barter1 d. a 1 Sep 1565
Mother	Margaret Lnu1

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*

Roger, son of James Barter and Margaret Lnu, was born circa 1544, date estimated.1

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Thomas Barter¹

Father	James Barter1 d. a 1 Sep 1565
Mother	Margaret Lnu1

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*

Thomas, son of James Barter and Margaret Lnu, was born circa 1545, date estimated.1

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Christian Barter¹

Father	James Barter1 d. a 1 Sep 1565
Mother	Margaret Lnu1

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*

Christian, child of James Barter and Margaret Lnu, was born circa 1546, date estimated.1

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Edith Lnu¹

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6 Oct 2022

Birth*	Edith was born circa 1546, date estimated.2
Estate-Will	Edith was mentioned in the will of James Barter dated 1 September 1565 at Fovent, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England.1
Marriage*	She married Edward Barter, son of James Barter and Margaret Lnu, circa 1566, date estimated.1
Estate-Will	Edith was mentioned in the will of Edward Barter dated 6 October 1574 at Haxton, Wiltshire, England.3
Estate-Will*	Edith Lnu left a will dated 9 August 1576 at Haxton, Wiltshire, England, mentioning her daughter Alice.3
Death*	Edith died after 9 August 1576.3

Children with Edward Barter:

William Barter2 b. c 1567 Joan Barter2 b. c 1568 Alice Barter+2 b. c 1569, d. a 23 Apr 1602 Christian Barter2 b. c 1570 Edward Barter2 b. c 1571 Ellyn Barter2 b. c 1572 Harry Barter2 b. c 1573 John Barter2 b. c 1574

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William Barter¹

Father	Edward Barter1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574
Mother	Edith Lnu1 b. c 1546, d. a 9 Aug 1576

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*

William, son of Edward Barter and Edith Lnu, was born circa 1567 in England. Date estimated; sibling birthorder per Banks.1

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Joan Barter¹

Father	Edward Barter1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574
Mother	Edith Lnu1 b. c 1546, d. a 9 Aug 1576

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30 Jun 2021

Birth*

Joan, daughter of Edward Barter and Edith Lnu, was born circa 1568 in England. Date estimated; sibling birthorder per Banks.1

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Christian Barter¹

Father	Edward Barter1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574
Mother	Edith Lnu1 b. c 1546, d. a 9 Aug 1576

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*

Christian, child of Edward Barter and Edith Lnu, was born circa 1570 in England. Date estimated; sibling birthorder per Banks.1

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Edward Barter¹

Father	Edward Barter1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574
Mother	Edith Lnu1 b. c 1546, d. a 9 Aug 1576

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*

Edward, son of Edward Barter and Edith Lnu, was born circa 1571 in England. Date estimated; sibling birthorder per Banks.1

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Ellyn Barter¹

Father	Edward Barter1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574
Mother	Edith Lnu1 b. c 1546, d. a 9 Aug 1576

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*

Ellyn, daughter of Edward Barter and Edith Lnu, was born circa 1572 in England. Date estimated; sibling birthorder per Banks.1

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Harry Barter¹

Father	Edward Barter1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574
Mother	Edith Lnu1 b. c 1546, d. a 9 Aug 1576

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*

Harry, son of Edward Barter and Edith Lnu, was born circa 1573 in England. Date estimated; sibling birthorder per Banks.1

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John Barter¹

Father	Edward Barter1 b. c 1543, d. a 6 Oct 1574
Mother	Edith Lnu1 b. c 1546, d. a 9 Aug 1576

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*

John, son of Edward Barter and Edith Lnu, was born circa 1574 in England. Date estimated; sibling birthorder per Banks.1

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Ray Emmett Mathews^1,2

Father	William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews1,2 b. 16 Jul 1860, d. 1942
Mother	Mattie Allen Vandegrift1,2 b. 26 Jan 1866, d. 16 Oct 1949

Last Edited

27 Sep 2022

Birth*	Ray, son of William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, was born on 30 March 1894 in Bourbon Co., Kansas.3,4,5
Census1900	Ray appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 6 yo son Ray Mathews.6
Census1910	Ray appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Centerville, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 16 yo son R E Mathews.7
Milit-Service*	Ray Emmett Mathews served as a Sergeant with the US Army during WWI , enlistment date of 17 February 1917.8
Residence*	Ray resided in Beaver Creek, Rock Co., MN, on 4 June 1920.8
Marriage*	He married Clara F. Davis between 1920 and 1940. Tough call. I can't find any marriage record. Nothing in the 1930 census. Nothing at Newspapers.com.5
Census1940*	Ray and Clara appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Stanton Twp., Linn Co., Kansas, enumerated 2 April 1940, as 46 yo farmer Ray & 44 yo wife Clara Mathews. Dan Thurston, 14 yo nephew, was living with them.9
Death*	Ray died in March 1973. Last known residence was Ft. Scott, Bourbon, KS.3,5
Burial*	He was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas. Joint headstone photo available at Find A Grave.5

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Albert Eldin Mathews^1,2

Father	William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews2 b. 16 Jul 1860, d. 1942
Mother	Mattie Allen Vandegrift2 b. 26 Jan 1866, d. 16 Oct 1949

Last Edited

6 Mar 2023

Birth*	Albert, son of William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, was born on 17 April 1897 in Bourbon Co., Kansas.1,3,2,4
Census1900	Albert appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 3 yo son Albert Mathews.5
Census1910	Albert appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Centerville, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 13 yo son A E Mathews.6
Census1920	Albert appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mound City Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of his parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 21 yo son Albert E Mathews.7
Census1930*	Albert Eldin Mathews appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Osawatomie Twp., Miami Co., Kansas, as 32 yo patient Albert Matthews in Osawatomie State Hospital. There is little doubt this is our Albert as his birth year and state, his father's birthstate and his mother's birthstate are all correct.8
Census1940	Albert Eldin Mathews appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Osawatomie State Hospita, Osawatomie Twp., Miami Co., Kansas, as 43 yo inmate Albert Matthews. The hospital was known as the Kansas Insane Asylum until 1901 when it took the current name.9
Death*	Albert died in 1967.4
Burial*	He was buried at Woodland Cemetery in Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas. Headstone photo available at Find A Grave.4

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Mary Bayes^1,2

Last Edited

4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Mary was born circa 1653, date estimated.1
Marriage*	She married Joseph Norton, son of Nicholas Norton and Elizabeth Lnu, circa 1673. Issue per Banks by Joseph's first wife Mary: John (1674- ), Joseph (c1676- ), Rachel (c1681- , m. Joshua Smith 1701), Lydia (c1685, m. Richard Arey 1705), Ebenezer (1691- ), Bethia (c1693, m. William Manchester 1715) and Elizabeth (c1695, m. Nathaniel Manchester 1716) Norton.1

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Ann Trapp¹

Last Edited

4 Oct 2022

Birth*	Ann was born circa 1681.2
Marriage*	She married Joseph Norton, son of Nicholas Norton and Elizabeth Lnu, circa 1702. Issue per Banks by Joseph's 2nd wife: Sylvanus (1703-1720), Ann (1705, m. Joseph Pease) and Eunice (1714- ) Norton.3
Estate-Will	Ann was named an heir in the will of Joseph Norton, her husband, dated 28 May 1741 at Edgartown, Dukes Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England, receiving two bonds worth 40 pounds, a one-third part of his personal estate.4,3
Estate-Will*	Ann Trapp left a will dated September 1750.3
Death*	Ann died from September 1750 to 7 August 1753.3
Estate-Probate*	Ann's will was probated on 7 August 1753.3

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Martha Daggett¹

Father	Joshua Daggett2 b. 1664, d. b 14 Feb 1738
Mother	Hannah Norton2 b. c 1664

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14 May 2016

Birth*	Martha, daughter of Joshua Daggett and Hannah Norton, was born in 1688.3
Marriage*	She married Nicholas Norton, son of Benjamin Norton and Hannah Lnu, before 1710. Issue: Timothy, Jabez, Abigail, Hannah, Thankful, Judah, Prince, and Avis Norton; marriage date estimated from birth year of first child.4
Estate-Will	Martha was named an heir in the will of Joshua Daggett, her father, dated 10 September 1737 at Edgartown, Dukes Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England, receiving five shillings in addition to the 'considerable' sum given at her marriage.5,2

Child with Nicholas Norton:

Judah Norton3 b. 1724, d. 3 Sep 1813

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Patience Cleveland¹

Father	Ebenezer Cleveland2 b. c 1681, d. b 1 Jan 1747
Mother	Mary Vincent2 b. c 1681, d. 1761

Last Edited

7 Oct 2022

Birth*	Patience, daughter of Ebenezer Cleveland and Mary Vincent, was born in 1713.3
Marriage*	Her first marriage was to Phineas Norton, son of Benjamin Norton and Hannah Lnu, before 1736. Issue: Seth, William, Elisha, Miriam, Lot, Benjamin, Noah, and Jane Norton; Patience m2 Bayes Norton after the death of Phineas.4
Estate-Will	Patience was named executrix and an heir in the will of Phineas Norton, her husband, dated 4 March 1749 at Edgartown, Dukes Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England, receiving one-half his personal and real estate, and their dwelling house for her natural life.5,3
Marriage*	Her second marriage was to Bayes Norton on 21 August 1766. Issue: none listed in Banks; this was Bayes' second marriage; by his first marriage to Mary Merry he had Timothy, Sylvanus, Love(?), John, Hope, and Sarah Norton.6
Death*	Patience died on 26 October 1805.6

Child with Phineas Norton:

Miriam Norton+3 b. 26 Apr 1741, d. Jan 1795

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Ann Frances Cosens¹

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Ann was born in 1738.2
Marriage*	She married Beriah Norton, son of Matthew Norton and Mary Daggett, on 15 December 1757. Issue: Huldah, Barne Cosens, Matthew, Zoraida, Sarah, Olive, Frederic, Mary, and Ann Frances Norton.3
Death*	Ann died on 31 December 1820.3

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Sarah Pease¹

Last Edited

21 Sep 2022

Birth*	Sarah was born circa 1668.1
Marriage*	She married John Daggett, son of Thomas Daggett and Hannah Mayhew, before 1686. Date based on birth year of first child listed in Banks. Sarah m2 Banfield Capron after the death of John.1

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Hannah Norton¹

Last Edited

4 Sep 2022

Birth*	Hannah was born circa 1664. Daughter of Isaac & Ruth (Bayes) Norton.2
Marriage*	She married Joshua Daggett, son of Thomas Daggett and Hannah Mayhew, circa 1685.2
Estate-Will	Hannah was named executrix and an heir in the will of Joshua Daggett, her husband, dated 10 September 1737 at Edgartown, Dukes Co., Province of Massachusetts Bay, New England, receiving all his estate, real & personal, except as bequeathed to others in his will.3,1

Children with Joshua Daggett:

Brotherton Daggett1 b. c 1686, d. 5 Mar 1740 Martha Daggett+1 b. 1688 Jacob Daggett1 b. c 1690 Hepzibah Daggett1 b. c 1692 Deborah Daggett1 b. c 1694

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Mehitable Pease¹

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Mehitable was born circa 1690.2
Marriage*	She married Reuben Vincent, son of Thomas Vincent and Sarah Post, on 20 January 1717/18. Issue: Jemima, Mehitable, Lydia, and Samuel Vincent.1
Death*	Mehitable died in March 1783.3

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Deborah Stewart¹

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Deborah was born in 1705.1
Marriage*	She married Nathaniel Vincent, son of Thomas Vincent and Sarah Post, circa 1725. Issue: Thankful, Nathaniel, Barnabas, John, Benjamin, Jedidah, William, Deborah, Anne, and Timothy Vincent.2
Death*	Deborah died in March 1788.1

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Matilda Dunham¹

Last Edited

14 May 2016

Birth*	Matilda was born in 1703.2
Marriage*	She married Joseph Vincent, son of Thomas Vincent and Sarah Post, circa 1726. Issue: Matilda, Abiah, Abigail, Sarah, Susanna, Joseph, Abner, Dinah, Rebecca, JOnathan, and Persis Vincent.1
Death*	Matilda died in February 1787.3

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Jane Lnu^1,2

Last Edited

27 Apr 2024

Birth*	Jane was born circa 1625.1
ResearchNote*	Research Note of 22 July 2011 re off base? Mahler says Banks has no basis for claim that this Jane, wife of Thomas Mayhew the younger, was daughter of Thomas & Jane Galland Paine. I've deleted the parental links and changed her surnmae to Lnu.3
Marriage*	She married Thomas Mayhew, son of Gov. Thomas Mayhew and Martha Parkhurst, before 1648. Issue: Matthew, Thomas, John, Jerusha, Jedidah, and unnamed Mayhew; marriage date based on birth year of first child noted in Banks; Jane m2 Richard Sarson after the death of Thomas.2,4

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Effie Laura Mathews^1,2

Father	William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews1,2 b. 16 Jul 1860, d. 1942
Mother	Mattie Allen Vandegrift1,2 b. 26 Jan 1866, d. 16 Oct 1949

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Effie, daughter of William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, was born on 27 June 1899 in Cass Co., Missouri.3,1,2
Census1900	Effie appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 0.11 yo daughter Effie Mathews.4
Census1910	Effie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Centerville, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 10 yo daughter Effie Mathews.5
Census1920	Effie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mound City Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 19 yo daughter Effie Mathews.6

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Bessie Mathews¹

Father	William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews1 b. 16 Jul 1860, d. 1942
Mother	Mattie Allen Vandegrift1 b. 26 Jan 1866, d. 16 Oct 1949

Last Edited

30 Jun 2021

Birth*	Bessie, daughter of William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, was born circa 1905 in Kansas.1
Census1910	Bessie appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Centerville, Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 5 yo daughter Bessie Mathews.2
Census1920	Bessie appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Mound City Twp., Linn Co., Kansas in the household of her parents, William Dobson "Wiley" Mathews and Mattie Allen Vandegrift, as 14 yo daughter Bessie Mathews.3

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