Matthews / Conner / Covey / Salts [Solt] Family History - Person Sheet
Matthews / Conner / Covey / Salts [Solt] Family History - Person Sheet
NameJohn William “J. W.” MATTHEWS566, M
Birth Date7 Feb 1854570
Birth PlaceBenton County, Missouri
Death Date5 Jan 1934 Age: 79
Death PlaceIowa Park, Wichita County, Texas
Burial Date6 Jan 1934
Burial PlaceHighland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, Texas
FatherJames C. MATTHEWS , M (1830-1864)
MotherMary Rosannah “Rose” PRICE , F (1832-)
Spouses
Birth Date8 Feb 1869
Birth PlaceCoffee County, Tennessee
Death Date19 Feb 1958 Age: 89
Death PlaceIowa Park, Wichita County, Texas
Burial PlaceHighland Cemetery, Iowa Park, Wichita County, Texas
FatherDarius John POWELL , M
MotherSarah Caroline “Jane” WOOTON , F
Marr Date5 Oct 1890571
Marr PlaceWichita County, Texas
Marr MemoThey were married by A.B. Trimble, PC.
ChildrenZula , F (1891-1968)
John Leslie , M (1894-1986)
Survilla Evelyn , F (1896-1994)
Ruth Marie , F (1903-1981)
Thelma Louise , F (1907-2003)
Notes for John William “J. W.” MATTHEWS
Source: Iowa Park Leader, Vol. 20, Thursday, October 20, 1988 - Happy birthday Iowa Park 1888-1988 pub. 1995 by Genealogy and Historical Societies, page 175.
"The family of J C and Rosanna Matthews of Sedalia, MO, migrated in Tarrant County, TX around 1860. J C served as a private of Company A, Griffins Battalion, Texas infantry in the Civil War. He died while on duty at Sabine Pass, Jan 14, 1864. As the family grew and went different directions, John, son of J C, caught the call of the west and cowboy fever. He traded with cattle and gradually moved westward, learning the tricks of the trade. His westward path halted when he met Sallie Caroline Powell, daughter of D J Powell. " He arrived in Wichita Falls in Sept 1888 from Tarrant Co., TX.
"They married Oct 5, 1890. While they lived at Beaver Creek, three children were born: Zula (Mrs McKitrick), John Leslie, and Suvilla (Mrs Jeff Wallace). As the children grew the problem of schooling was resolved by moving to Iowa Park. Ruth Marie (Mrs Jack Gay was born while they lived in the southwest part of Iowa Park. The family has been active in civic, religious and educational activities through the years. "Johnnie" Matthews and partner, Walter Sisk, represented Iowa Park High School in debate in Austin in 1914. Matthews attended West Texas State Teachers College at Canyon. He was presented the first Life Membership granted by the Anthropological Society of Canyon. Mrs John Matthews was recognized as the oldest woman attending the Wichita County Diamond Jubilee on Pioneer Day in 1957. She died in 1958 at the age of 89.
Mr Matthews, who was known to all his friends as "Uncle Johnny," died in 1934. The first home place in Iowa Park burned in 1924, and a new home was built in the same location. This is the present home of Otis and Thelma Gay. Mrs Gay, with her sister, Mrs Suvilla Wallace of Mesa, AZ,are the first generation survivors of this pioneer family.
1870 - Can't find them 1 May 2007
1880 - Tarrant County, Texas census
MATTHEWS, Rosannah w f 48 head farming OH MD OH
MATTHEWS, John W. w m 25 son farming TX MO OH
MATTHEWS, Arthor w m 21 son farming TX MO OH
EVERETT, Amanda w f 18 daughter keeping house TX MO OH
EVERETT, John W. w m 1 grand son TX TX TX
EVERETT, Samuel w m 22 son-in-law farm hand TX TX TX570
1900 - Wichita County, Texas census
MATHEWS, John head w m Feb 1854 46 m 10 yrs MO TN OH farmer / general farm
MATHEWS, Sallie wife w f Feb 1869 31 m 10 yrs 3/3children TN TN TN
MATHEWS, Zula daughter w f Oct 1891 8 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, John son w m Feb 1894 6 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Surialea daughter w f Aug 1896 3 s TX MO TN
1910 - Wichita County, Texas census
MATHEWS, John W. head m w 68 m1 19 yrs MO MO MO farmer / general farm
MATHEWS, Sallie wife f w 41 m1 19 yrs 8/5 children alive TN TN TN
MATHEWS, Zula daughter f w 18 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Johnny son m w 16 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Suvilla daughter 13 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Ruth daughter f w 7 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Thelma daughter f w 2 s TX MO TN778
On this 1900 census, John and his wife, Sallie Powell, are living next door to "possibly" her parents and a brother named Jeff. That's probably where the mistake came from.779
1920 - Wichita County, Texas census
MATHEWS, John W. had m w 64 MO TN OH farmer
MATHEWS, Sallie wife f w 50 m TN TN TN
MATHEWS, Thelma daughter f w 12 s TX MO TN780
From Aunt Polly - He lived in Electra - I know he had a son (also John) who lived near us and later moved to North Plains. He had two children - a son and a daughter - the daughter was bitten by a rattlenake. Her daddy sucked the poison and took her 40 miles to the Dr. She survived - I remember her well - and how sick she was. She later died (my first funeral. Her name was Carolyn Jo - I remember Mom and dad taking her, Lawrence & me to the circus in Amarillo - I was probably 6 or 7 - there was such a crowd that they had to carry us. Dad carried Lawrence & Carolyn Jo and mom carried me. We didn’t enjoy the circus. Mom said we all begged for balloons all day! The uncle also had a daughter Suevelia (I’m not sure of the spelling). She had two children, Harold and Alice. Harold died many years ago. (We called her Aunt Sue - she was married to Jeff Wallace & they lived in Canyon Texas. (21 April 2000)
"The family of J C and Rosanna Matthews of Sedalia, MO, migrated in Tarrant County, TX around 1860. J C served as a private of Company A, Griffins Battalion, Texas infantry in the Civil War. He died while on duty at Sabine Pass, Jan 14, 1864. As the family grew and went different directions, John, son of J C, caught the call of the west and cowboy fever. He traded with cattle and gradually moved westward, learning the tricks of the trade. His westward path halted when he met Sallie Caroline Powell, daughter of D J Powell. " He arrived in Wichita Falls in Sept 1888 from Tarrant Co., TX.
"They married Oct 5, 1890. While they lived at Beaver Creek, three children were born: Zula (Mrs McKitrick), John Leslie, and Suvilla (Mrs Jeff Wallace). As the children grew the problem of schooling was resolved by moving to Iowa Park. Ruth Marie (Mrs Jack Gay was born while they lived in the southwest part of Iowa Park. The family has been active in civic, religious and educational activities through the years. "Johnnie" Matthews and partner, Walter Sisk, represented Iowa Park High School in debate in Austin in 1914. Matthews attended West Texas State Teachers College at Canyon. He was presented the first Life Membership granted by the Anthropological Society of Canyon. Mrs John Matthews was recognized as the oldest woman attending the Wichita County Diamond Jubilee on Pioneer Day in 1957. She died in 1958 at the age of 89.
Mr Matthews, who was known to all his friends as "Uncle Johnny," died in 1934. The first home place in Iowa Park burned in 1924, and a new home was built in the same location. This is the present home of Otis and Thelma Gay. Mrs Gay, with her sister, Mrs Suvilla Wallace of Mesa, AZ,are the first generation survivors of this pioneer family.
1870 - Can't find them 1 May 2007
1880 - Tarrant County, Texas census
MATTHEWS, Rosannah w f 48 head farming OH MD OH
MATTHEWS, John W. w m 25 son farming TX MO OH
MATTHEWS, Arthor w m 21 son farming TX MO OH
EVERETT, Amanda w f 18 daughter keeping house TX MO OH
EVERETT, John W. w m 1 grand son TX TX TX
EVERETT, Samuel w m 22 son-in-law farm hand TX TX TX570
1900 - Wichita County, Texas census
MATHEWS, John head w m Feb 1854 46 m 10 yrs MO TN OH farmer / general farm
MATHEWS, Sallie wife w f Feb 1869 31 m 10 yrs 3/3children TN TN TN
MATHEWS, Zula daughter w f Oct 1891 8 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, John son w m Feb 1894 6 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Surialea daughter w f Aug 1896 3 s TX MO TN
1910 - Wichita County, Texas census
MATHEWS, John W. head m w 68 m1 19 yrs MO MO MO farmer / general farm
MATHEWS, Sallie wife f w 41 m1 19 yrs 8/5 children alive TN TN TN
MATHEWS, Zula daughter f w 18 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Johnny son m w 16 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Suvilla daughter 13 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Ruth daughter f w 7 s TX MO TN
MATHEWS, Thelma daughter f w 2 s TX MO TN778
On this 1900 census, John and his wife, Sallie Powell, are living next door to "possibly" her parents and a brother named Jeff. That's probably where the mistake came from.779
1920 - Wichita County, Texas census
MATHEWS, John W. had m w 64 MO TN OH farmer
MATHEWS, Sallie wife f w 50 m TN TN TN
MATHEWS, Thelma daughter f w 12 s TX MO TN780
From Aunt Polly - He lived in Electra - I know he had a son (also John) who lived near us and later moved to North Plains. He had two children - a son and a daughter - the daughter was bitten by a rattlenake. Her daddy sucked the poison and took her 40 miles to the Dr. She survived - I remember her well - and how sick she was. She later died (my first funeral. Her name was Carolyn Jo - I remember Mom and dad taking her, Lawrence & me to the circus in Amarillo - I was probably 6 or 7 - there was such a crowd that they had to carry us. Dad carried Lawrence & Carolyn Jo and mom carried me. We didn’t enjoy the circus. Mom said we all begged for balloons all day! The uncle also had a daughter Suevelia (I’m not sure of the spelling). She had two children, Harold and Alice. Harold died many years ago. (We called her Aunt Sue - she was married to Jeff Wallace & they lived in Canyon Texas. (21 April 2000)