William Matthews III
William and his sons Samuel, George and Timothy sailed to America in 1850 on the ship James Pennell. His wife Elizabeth Flinders Matthews died at sea. He married Charlotte Swift 1853 in Missouri and a child Walter was born 1854 in Missouri. Samuel was a teamster in 1855 for Godbe Freight Train.
The surname is spelled "Mathews" on the ship records and the 1860 Utah census.
Birth and death dates are confirmed by his burial record and Find A Grave website.
Born
1817 February 21
Date Details
Occurred On 1817 February 21
Traveled in Company Unknown (1855)
1855 (Age 37) Pioneers in Company
Traveling Group
Date Details
Occurred Circa 1855
Joined Company
Circa 1855
Company Arrived
Died
1895 September 24 (Age 78)
Media
William Matthews III (1817 - 1895) Profile