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Lewis W. Matthews

Lewis W. Matthews



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  1. 1.  Lewis W. MatthewsLewis W. Matthews was born on 31 May 1872 in Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 31 May 1907 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Informant on Death Certificate: Jessie E Mathews (Sister)
    • Race: Black
    • Undertaker: Joseph L Thomas: 429 State street.
    • Name: L W Matthews
    • Name: Lewis M Mathews
    • Name: Lewis Mathews
    • Residence: 1880, Menallen, Adams, Pennsylvania, USA; 10 Age: 10; EnumerationDistrict: 043; Single MaritalStatus: Single; Son RelationToHead: Son
    • Residence: 1900, Ward 2, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head: Head

    Notes:

    Name: Lewis M Mathews
    Gender: Male
    Race: Black
    Age: 35
    Birth Date: 31 May 1872
    Birth Place: Adams County
    Death Date: 31 May 1907
    Death Place: Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Father: William H Mathews
    Mother: Mary J Walker
    Certificate Number: 47199
    Informant: Jessie E Mathews (Sister)

    Undertaker: Joseph L Thomas: 429 State street.
    Date of Burial June 3, 1907

    Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 044961-048600

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery

    Died:
    Age: 35; Certificate Number: 47199.

    Lewis married Maggie Brown on 14 Apr 1898 in Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA. Maggie was born in Apr 1873 in Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]




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