Re: Sarah Aquilla Ann Matthews
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In reply to:
Re: Sarah Aquilla Ann Matthews
Bill Matthews 9/09/00
I question the 1829 death date of Meshack Matthews because of the following:
[Ref: Lucas, Rev. Silas Emmett, Jr., Some Georgia Records, Vol I, (1977), Southern Historical Press, p. 143]
Pages 147-148:Will of Meshack Matthews, Sr.....Made May 12, 1818, probated May 3, 1819... my beloved wife Jane Matthews... her son Jonathan Matthews and her daughter Ricey Joiner... my two youngest daughters Jane and Charlotte Matthews... son Meshack Matthews, Jr., Exr... Meshack Matthews Senor (X).Wit: John Chamption (X), George Stapleton Senr.
Here are some additional records for him:
[Ref: Lucas, Rev. Silas Emmett, Jr., Some Georgia Records, Vol I, (1977), Southern Historical Press, p. 86]
Pages 113-114: Oct. 13, 1785, Meshach Matthews of Richmond Co. to William Washington of Charleston, S.C. for 5 shillings, 287 1/2 acres.....Meshack Matthews (X) (Seal) Wit: Nathan Harris, JP., Wm. Young.
Pages 114-115: Oct. 10, 1785, Meshack Matthews to William Washington, 287 1/2 acres, for 100 pounds.... Meshack Matthews (X). Wit: Nathan Harris, JP., James Danelly.