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William Wallace Matthews

Birth	:	15 Mar 1825 New York, USA
Death	:	4 Nov 1905 Greeley, Delaware County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Earlville, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4789009, -91.2613983
Inscription	:	WILLIAM W. MATTHEWS BORN MAR. 16, 1825 DIED NOV. 4, 1905 SARAH J. CORNWELL WIFE OF WILLIAM W. MATTHEWS BORN OCT 7, 1825 DIED FEB. 10, 1900 AT REST
Description	:	W. W. Matthews William Wallace Matthews was born near New York City on March 16, 1825, and died at the home of his son, J.C. Matthews, at Greeley, Iowa November 4, 1904, aged 80 years, 7 months and 18 days. When he was five years old his parents removed to Brantford, Canada, and there resided for fifteen years, going from there to Boone county, Illinois. In 1846 he was united in marriage with Miss Jane Cornwell, whose demise occurred on February 10, 1900. In 1852 Mr. Matthews made a visit to Iowa, with the intention of... Read More	W. W. Matthews William Wallace Matthews was born near New York City on March 16, 1825, and died at the home of his son, J.C. Matthews, at Greeley, Iowa November 4, 1904, aged 80 years, 7 months and 18 days. When he was five years old his parents removed to Brantford, Canada, and there resided for fifteen years, going from there to Boone county, Illinois. In 1846 he was united in marriage with Miss Jane Cornwell, whose demise occurred on February 10, 1900. In 1852 Mr. Matthews made a visit to Iowa, with the intention of purchasing a farm, but returned without doing so, but in 1864 he came again, bringing his family with him, and purchased a farm located in Colony and Elk townships, on which they lived until 1895, when thy located in Earlville and lived there until after the death of his wife, and from that time until his decease he made his home with those of his children who resided in this county. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Matthews, one daughter died in her infancy, a son dying at the age of eight years, and another son, Dr. T. G. Matthews died at Miles City, Montana, almost two years ago. Their surviving children are George W., J.W. and Stephen A., of Earlville; Lafayette of this city; J.G. of Greeley, and Nancy E. Coe of Wentworth, South Dakota. Mr. Matthew's was a member of the Masonic and I.O.O.F. lodges at Earlville and of Nazareth Commandery, Knights Templar of this city. He was a man of sterling integrity, a kind and affectionate husband and parent, and an exemplary man in every respect. The funeral was held yesterday at the M.E.church in Earlville, under the auspices of the Masonic order. Rev. Stoddard, pastor of the Congregational church and Rev. Young, pastor of the M.E.church, Earlville, officiated. The pall bearers were, Geo Hunt, Wm Hockaday, John Cruise, W.T.Wood, A.B.Holbert and Wm. Odell. Manchester Democrat, Manchester, Iowa November 8, 1905

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William Wallace Matthews's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Earlville, Delaware County, USA.
When did William Wallace Matthews death?
William Wallace Matthews death on 4 Nov 1905 in Greeley, Delaware County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.4789009
Longitude: -91.2613983

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Matthews

(1793 - 1855)

Nancy Matthews

(1790 - 1870)

Spouse

Sarah Jane Cornwell Matthews

(1825 - 1900)

Siblings

Thomas J. Matthews

(unknow - 1869)

SGT John Coleman Matthews

(1822 - 1863)

Thomas J. Matthews

(1826 - 1869)

Children

George W. Matthews

(1847 - 1916)

Stephen A. Matthews

(1857 - 1945)

Flowers:

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Coordinate: 42.4789009, -91.2613983

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Coordinate: 42.4799995, -91.2619019

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Coordinate: 42.4879860, -91.1355320

10. Lillibridge Cemetery
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13. Rock Prairie Cemetery
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14. Worthington Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4119360, -91.1324930

15. Grant View Cemetery
Greeley, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5828018, -91.3324966

16. Saint Josephs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5830000, -91.3345000

17. Baileys Ford Cemetery
Manchester, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4342003, -91.4100037

18. Willard Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3641500, -91.2199000

19. Upper Bay Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3919200, -91.3778080

20. Mount Hope Cemetery
Dyersville, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4716988, -91.0942001

21. Saint Boniface Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5518000, -91.1148000

22. Saint Paul Cemetery
Worthington, Dubuque County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3931007, -91.1260986

23. Hutson Cemetery
Thorpe, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5670000, -91.4001000

24. Roe Cemetery
Dutchtown, Delaware County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5672090, -91.4011380