NameJane MATHEWS, GG Grandmother, M320
Birthabt 1815, Prob Antrim, Ireland
Deathbef Sep 1877, Fayetteville, Johnson, Missouri
FatherUNNAMED
Spouses
1William SIMPSON , GG Grandfather, S512
Birth24 Mar 1800, Prob Antrim, Ireland
Death2 May 1873, Fayetteville, Johnson, Missouri
Burial2 May 1873, Liberty Cemetery, Fayetteville, Johnson, Missouri
FatherSIMPSON
Marriageabt 1840, prob Ireland
ChildrenWilliam Henry (1843-1905)
Notes for Jane MATHEWS
In the 1850 Census, Jane and William are living with and Andrew Mathews, age 28 - I think this may be Jane’s brother. There are a number of Mathews living in the area. Several list their nativity as “Antrim, Ireland”. 1870 - Warrensburg P.O., Hazel Hill Township, Johnson County, Missouri (Roll 784, Sheet 455) 1860 - Lexington P.O., Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri(M653, Roll 628 Page 416, Line 30) 1850 Johnson County, Warrensburg Twp. (Roll M432-403, Page 7B,Line 39)

21 dec 1871 bought Lot 20, Fayettesville from Jasper and Ella Stockton
Notes for William (Spouse 1)
1870 - Warrensburg P.O., Hazel Hill Township, Johnson County, Missouri (Roll 784, Sheet 455) 1860 - Lexington P.O., Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri (M653, Roll 628 Page 416, Line 30) 1850 Johnson County, Warrensburg Twp. (Roll M432-403, Page 7B,Line 39) William’s age is shown in the 1850 Census as nine years.

"Richard and John Hunstman came here in 1829. Wm, McMahan and Samuel Cornett camer here about 1831. Elijah Young, an enterprising fruit-grower came in 1836. He is a member of the Christian church, and a quiet citizen, still living and enjoying the labors of his hands. Reason Offuit came here about 1842; Jackson White in 1840; Wm. Lemon, Andrew, Thomas, Robert and Wm. Matthews, and Adkin Powell, came here in 1842; G.W., J.P., and A.J. Redford, in 1843."
History of Johnson County, Missouri" pub. 1881, Kansas City Historical Society, p. 652, regarding Hazel Hill Township 929.8455 H629a

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