LINCOLN COUNTY. VIRGINIA

MATHEWS FAMILY

Selected Deeds - Name Order

Bk/Pg

DGS.Image

Date

From

To

Acres

Location

Edward Mathews

GA Lincoln

DB K.529

7899130.333

13 Jan 1830

Sinthey Mathews

William Paschal

100

[blank]

$83.37 ½ Adj. Samuels. 1/3 share of Sinthey Mathews, James Mathews and Edward Mathews; or belonging to William Mathews in different parcels. Witnessed: J Wagstaff, Benjamin Bentley. Recorded: 23 Jan 1830. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQY4-S?cat=178833&i=332&lang=en

James Mathews, Son of Moses Mathews

GA Lincoln

DB J.274

8316966.350

22 May 1807

James Matthews, of Wilkes County

John McCorcle, Jr.

14

Loyd’s Cr.

$40. Has Plat. Adj. McCorcle, Loyd’s Cr., _____. S64W 16 (Mathews); N22E 29 (McCorcle); along Loyd’s Cr. to beg. Witnessed: John Hammack, Sr., Anselm Anthony, Reliance Hammack. Recorded 4 Jan 1819. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSR1-PSGH-N?cat=178833&i=349&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB E.348

8316965.338

29 Jan 1808

James Mathews, of Wilkes County

William Quin

200

Grey’s Cr.

$250. Adj. John Bentley (NE) & (NW), David Nelson (other sides), Triplett & Company. [S70NW 36c; S20E 56; N70E 36; N20W56]. Witnessed: John H. Walker, J.I.C., John McKenny, J.P. Recorded 2 May 1808.

GA Lincoln

DB E.345

8316965.336

5 Apr 1808

William Matthews, by Sheriff

James Matthews, of Wilkes County

214

Loyd’s Cr.

Suit Hezekiah Spires vs. William Mathews. $214. Adj. John H Walker. Recorded 7 Apr 1808. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSR1-G3Z3-L?cat=178833&i=335&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.269

7899130.180

24 Dec 1817

James Mathews, Sr. & his wife Rebecca, of Wilkes County

John Matthews, Polly Mathews together with all the heirs of William Matthews

200

sws Loyd’s Cr.

$50. Adj. John H Walker. Part of original grant to Moses Matthews; sold by him to William Matthews; and sold by the Sheriff to said James Mathews. Witnessed: Simeon _____?, W Freeman, J.P. Recorded: 25 Jan 1825. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQ5L-Y?cat=178833&i=179&lang=en

James Mathews, Son of William Mathews Who Lived on Soap Cr.

GA Wilkes

DB MM.346

7 Dec 1793

William Mathews

James Mathews (his son)

100

[blank]

Gift. Richard Runals (N), Joshua Callaway (NE), Joseph Barker (E), Richard Parteet (S), said William Mathews and a branch. Ack: William Mathews. Recorded 7 Dec 1793. Michal Martin Farmer, Wilkes County, Georgia Deed Books A - VV 1784-1806, p. 397.

GA Lincoln

DB K.529

7899130.333

13 Jan 1830

Sinthey Mathews

William Paschal

100

[blank]

$83.37 ½ Adj. Samuels. 1/3 share of Sinthey Mathews, James Mathews and Edward Mathews; or belonging to William Mathews in different parcels. Witnessed: J Wagstaff, Benjamin Bentley. Recorded: 23 Jan 1830. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQY4-S?cat=178833&i=332&lang=en

John Mathews

GA Lincoln

DB K.269

7899130.180

24 Dec 1817

James Mathews, Sr. & his wife Rebecca, of Wilkes County

John Matthews, Polly Mathews together with all the heirs of William Matthews

200

sws Loyd’s Cr.

$50. Adj. John H Walker. Part of original grant to Moses Matthews; sold by him to William Matthews; and sold by the Sheriff to said James Mathews. Witnessed: Simeon _____?, W Freeman, J.P. Recorded: 25 Jan 1825. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQ5L-Y?cat=178833&i=179&lang=en

Moses Mathews

Georgia

GB FFF.816

DGS: 8152466

Image: 442

12 Feb 1785

State of Georgia

Moses Matthews

200

Loyd’s Cr.

When granted, this land was in Wilkes County, Georgia. Present day, it is in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was originally Surveyed in 1784. Georgia Plat Book G.239.

Georgia

GB FFF.830

DGS: 8152466

Image:449

12 Feb 1785

State of Georgia

Moses Matthews

287.5

Rocky Cr.

Adj. James Mathews. [This was Revolutionary War Bounty Land.] When granted, this land was in Washington County, Georgia. By 1787, it was in Greene County, Georgia, as he paid taxes on it, where he resided in then Wilkes County, Georgia. It was originally Surveyed in 1784. Georgia Plat Book F.215.

Georgia

GB EEEE.520

DGS: 8656441

Image: 273

17 Jul 1794

State of Georgia

Moses Matthews

270

Loyd’s Cr.

When granted, this land was in Wilkes County, Georgia. Present day, it is in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was originally Surveyed in 1790. Georgia Plat Book Q.194.

GA Wilkes

DB H.009

27 Jul 1791

Moses Mathews, Sr. & his wife Sarah.

William McGraw, of Burke Co.

100

____ Co., SC, Broad R.

£60. Adj. widow Nuleville, John George Punis. Granted Jacob Litner 24 Mar 1756 by King George, II (signed by James Glenn, Governor of SC), sold by Jacob Litner & his wife Mary to Thomas Rutledge on 9 & 10 Aug 1757, by Lease and Release, and by Rutledge & wife Margret by lease & release on 3 & 4 Oct 1762 to Moses Mathews. Michal Martin Farmer, Wilkes County, Georgia Deed Books A - VV 1784-1806, p. 235.

GA Lincoln

DB J.286

8316966.358

1 Feb 1808

Moses Matthews

Benjamin Samuell

214

ns Loyd’s Cr.

$600. Originally granted Moses Matthews, Sr. and given to Moses Matthews, Jr. Adj. Benjamin Samuell. Witnessed: William Samuel, William Quinn, J.P. Recorded 3 Apr 1819. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSR1-PSG4-M?cat=178833&i=357&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.269

7899130.180

24 Dec 1817

James Mathews, Sr. & his wife Rebecca, of Wilkes County

John Matthews, Polly Mathews together with all the heirs of William Matthews

200

sws Loyd’s Cr.

$50. Adj. John H Walker. Part of original grant to Moses Matthews; sold by him to William Matthews; and sold by the Sheriff to said James Mathews. Witnessed: Simeon _____?, W Freeman, J.P. Recorded: 25 Jan 1825. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQ5L-Y?cat=178833&i=179&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.604

7899130.373

26 Feb 1831

William Mathews

My son Newman S. Mathews (son); children of my daughter Kitty Goolsby; heirs to my wife’s granddaughter Mary Ann [Walton] Andrews, who intermarried with Dr. Moses Andrew of Alabama; and my wife Mary Mathews

NA

NA

Gift. 12 slaves at time of death. Retained a life estate for himself and his wife Mary. To be distributed after his death. Witnessed: Covington Searles, Thomas W. Murray, J.I.C.. Recorded: 27 Feb 1831. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQYQ-H?cat=178833&i=372&lang=en

Newman Mathews

GA Lincoln

DB K.106

7899130.xxx

Not Found

 

Newman Mathews

 

 

Newman S. Mathews

GA Lincoln

DB K.602

7899130.371

1 Feb 1831

William Matthews

Newman S. Matthews

250

Soap Cr

Gift. Adj. Jones. Subject to a life estate in favor of William Matthews. Witnessed: Pressly Jeter, Thomas W. Murray, J.I.C.. Recorded: 16 Feb 1831. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQTT-X?cat=178833&i=371&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.604

7899130.373

26 Feb 1831

William Mathews

My son Newman S. Mathews (son); children of my daughter Kitty Goolsby; heirs to my wife’s granddaughter Mary Ann [Walton] Andrews, who intermarried with Dr. Moses Andrew of Alabama; and my wife Mary Mathews

NA

NA

Gift. 12 slaves at time of death. Retained a life estate for himself and his wife Mary. To be distributed after his death. Witnessed: Covington Searles, Thomas W. Murray, J.I.C.. Recorded: 27 Feb 1831. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQYQ-H?cat=178833&i=372&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.615

7899130.378

30 Apr 1831

John McDowell, Rem Remson, Thomas W. Murray, appt. by William Mathews to distribute his slaves

Newman S. Mathews (son); children of my daughter Kitty Goolsby; heirs to my wife’s granddaughter Mary Ann [Walton] [LHXKJX4] Andrews

NA

NA

Valuation. Consent of William Mathews. Witnessed: Rem Remson, J.I.C., Thomas W. Murray, J.I.C.. Recorded: 27 Feb 1831.

GA Lincoln

DB K.1106

7899130.636

1 Jan 1838

William Powell

Newman S Mathews

6 4/10

Soap Cr.

$30. Has metes & bounds. Witnessed: Thomas P. Ashmore, William Callis, J.P. Recorded: 13 Feb 1838.

https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQRR-3?cat=178833&i=635&lang=en

Polly Mathews

GA Lincoln

DB K.269

7899130.180

24 Dec 1817

James Mathews, Sr. & his wife Rebecca, of Wilkes County

John Matthews, Polly Mathews together with all the heirs of William Matthews

200

sws Loyd’s Cr.

$50. Adj. John H Walker. Part of original grant to Moses Matthews; sold by him to William Matthews; and sold by the Sheriff to said James Mathews. Witnessed: Simeon _____?, W Freeman, J.P. Recorded: 25 Jan 1825. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQ5L-Y?cat=178833&i=179&lang=en

Sinthey Mathews

GA Lincoln

DB K.529

7899130.333

13 Jan 1830

Sinthey Mathews

William Paschal

100

[blank]

$83.37 ½ Adj. Samuels. 1/3 share of Sinthey Mathews, James Mathews and Edward Mathews; or belonging to William Mathews in different parcels. Witnessed: J Wagstaff, Benjamin Bentley. Recorded: 23 Jan 1830. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQY4-S?cat=178833&i=332&lang=en

William Mathews of Loyd’s Cr. [This William Mathews IS the son of Moses Mathews.]

GA Lincoln

DB J.274

8316966.350

22 May 1807

James Matthews, of Wilkes County

John McCorcle, Jr.

14

Loyd’s Cr.

$40. Has Plat. Adj. McCorcle, Loyd’s Cr., _____. S64W 16 (Mathews); N22E 29 (McCorcle); along Loyd’s Cr. to beg. Witnessed: John Hammack, Sr., Anselm Anthony, Reliance Hammack. Recorded 4 Jan 1819. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSR1-PSGH-N?cat=178833&i=349&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB E.345

8316965.336

5 Apr 1808

William Matthews, by Sheriff

James Matthews, of Wilkes County

214

Loyd’s Cr.

Suit Hezekiah Spires and others vs. William Mathews. $214. Adj. John H Walker. Recorded 7 Apr 1808. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSR1-G3Z3-L?cat=178833&i=335&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.269

7899130.180

24 Dec 1817

James Mathews, Sr. & his wife Rebecca, of Wilkes County

John Matthews, Polly Mathews together with all the heirs of William Matthews

200

sws Loyd’s Cr.

$50. Adj. John H Walker. Part of original grant to Moses Matthews; sold by him to William Matthews; and sold by the Sheriff to said James Mathews. Witnessed: Simeon _____?, W Freeman, J.P. Recorded: 25 Jan 1825. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQ5L-Y?cat=178833&i=179&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.352

7899130.228

3 Apr 1827

Charles Jennings, Sheriff

Abner Wellborn

200

Loyd’s Cr.

$60. The Interest of Samuel Martin, John Matthews and Philip Mathews in 200 acres adjacent John Walker, part of a tract granted Moses Mathews; [willed] by him to William Mathews; sold by the Sheriff of Lincoln County to James Mathews; deeded by James Mathews to the heirs of William Mathews; the interest of Samuel Martin, John Matthews and Philip Mathews being sold on the First Tuesday in 1827 by the Sheriff of Lincoln County [Charles Jennings] to Abner Wellborn under various executions [Judgments] in favor of Abner Wellborn and others. Witnessed: Samuel Jones, Rem Remson, J.I.C. Recorded: 3 Apr 1827. Note: One-half of this property appears to have been wrangled back by the heirs of William Mathews some time before the 1828 tax digest as they again paid taxes! More research is needed! https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQY1-Y?cat=178833&i=227&lang=en

William Mathews of Soap Cr. [This William Mathews is NOT the son of Moses Mathews.]

GA Lincoln

DB B-C.241

1 Mr 1799

William Veazey, of Green Co.

William Matthews

341

Soap Cr.

$400. Adj. Thomas Murray, Samuel Thompson, Ack. to Clerk. Recorded 18 Apr 1807. DGS007899129, Img 341

GA Lincoln

DB K.540

7899130.339

10 Apr 1813

John Stovall & Stephen Stovall, in right of his wife, admrs of William Ratliff

William Matthews, paymaster as admr

200

Soap Cr, mouth of Richland Cr.

$827. Adv. First Tuesday in July. Knocked of to John M Dooly, assigned to William Matthews, paymaster as admr. Adj. Abel Tatom. Witnessed: Thomas Lamar, R. Remson. Recorded: 16 Feb 1830. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQT1-P?cat=178833&i=339&lang=en

Georgia

GB K5.052

8656450.056

21 Dec 1814

State of Georgia

William Matthews

53

Soap Cr.

Adj. Said William Mathews on all sides. Platted 1811. Georgia PB WW.337. DGS: _____ Image ___

GA Lincoln

DB J.013

8316966.213

2 Jan 1815

William Matthews & his wife Polly

Andrew Lee, Jr.

200

Soap Cr.

$600. Begin at mouth of Richland Cr.; ... (Adj. Abel Tatom). Witnessed: John McDowell, Samuel Davis J.I.C., Newel Walton, J.P. Recorded 11 Apr 1816. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSR1-PSGN-J?cat=178833&i=212&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.079

7899130.077

1 Jan 1821

William Matthews

Willis Jones

341

wtrs. Soap Cr.

$500. Originally granted William Vazey. N75W50 ch; N15E 40; S75E 6; N44E 17; S80E 55; S10E 20; N35E 30; N58W 55; S15W 40 to beg. Witnessed: Arthur Frazer, Joseph Bohannon, John Frazer, J.P. Recorded 12 Apr 1821. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQRZ-R?cat=178833&i=76&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.080

7899130.078

1 Jan 1821

William Matthews

Willis Jones

43

[blank, but matches the grant on Soap Creek]

$500. Originally granted said Matthews. S4E 76ch; N29W 49.5; N16E 42 to beg.. Witnessed: Arthur Frazer, Joseph Bohannon, John Frazer, J.P.

Recorded 12 Apr 1821. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQRX-Z?cat=178833&i=77&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.602

7899130.371

1 Feb 1831

William Matthews

Newman S. Matthews

250

Soap Cr

Gift. Adj. Jones. Subject to a life estate in favor of William Matthews. Witnessed: Pressly Jeter, Thomas W. Murray, J.I.C.. Recorded: 16 Feb 1831. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQTT-X?cat=178833&i=371&lang=en

William Mathews of Soap Cr. More deeds about his lands given away.

GA Lincoln

DB K.529

7899130.333

13 Jan 1830

Sinthey Mathews

William Paschal

100

[blank]

$83.37 ½ Adj. Samuels. 1/3 share of Sinthey Mathews, James Mathews and Edward Mathews; or belonging to William Mathews in different parcels. Witnessed: J Wagstaff, Benjamin Bentley. Recorded: 23 Jan 1830. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQY4-S?cat=178833&i=332&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.604

7899130.373

26 Feb 1831

William Mathews

My son Newman S. Mathews (son); children of my daughter Kitty Goolsby; heirs to my wife’s granddaughter Mary Ann [Walton] Andrews, who intermarried with Dr. Moses Andrew of Alabama; and my wife Mary Mathews

NA

NA

Gift. 12 slaves at time of death. Retained a life estate for himself and his wife Mary. To be distributed after his death. Witnessed: Covington Searles, Thomas W. Murray, J.I.C.. Recorded: 27 Feb 1831. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQYQ-H?cat=178833&i=372&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.615

7899130.378

30 Apr 1831

John McDowell, Rem Remson, Thomas W. Murray, appt. by William Mathews to distribute his slaves

son Newman S. Mathews (son); children of my daughter Kitty Goolsby; heirs to my wife’s granddaughter Mary Ann [Walton] [LHXKJX4] Andrews

NA

NA

Valuation. Consent of William Mathews. Witnessed: Rem Remson, J.I.C., Thomas W. Murray, J.I.C.. Recorded: 27 Feb 1831.

GA Lincoln

DB N.092

8316968.051

3 Apr 1860

Kitty Goolsby

William Goolsby; Gilbert Goolsby; Peyton Goolsby; Alvin Goolsby; Mary Davis, wife of Austin Davis; and Amanda Corley, wife of Henry Corley

NA

NA

Kitty Goolsby, about to be sued and wishing to relieve her children from the burden of the suit. Recites gift from William Mathews dated 26 Feb 1831. Witnessed: R. S. Willingham, B.F. Tatom, Ordinary. Recorded: 27 Feb 1831. 4 Apr 1860. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSR1-59BZ-S?cat=178833&i=50&lang=en

William A Matheson [Abstracted to be thorough, but not applicable.]

GA Lincoln

DB K.266

7899130.178

8 Jan 1825

Stephen Smith, of Hamburg, SC

William A Matheson, of Augusta GA

NA

NA

$100. Austin Smith, father of Stephen Smith, died. This deed is for a one eighth share of his estate. Witnessed: George Murrah, A.J. Huntington, J.P. Recorded: 8 Jan 1825. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQ55-7?cat=178833&i=177&lang=en

GA Lincoln

DB K.422

7899130.274

23 Dec 1828

William A. Matheson, of Richmond County

Joseph K Kilburn

232

Savannah R. (NE)

$1000. Adj. Savannah R.;James Harper (NW); Dooly & William Jones (SW). Purchased by William A. Matheson at Sheriff’s sale. Witnessed: Charles Lippit, A.G. Raiford, J.P. Recorded: 9 Jan 1829. https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CS42-GQYH-7?cat=178833&i=273&lang=en

Compiled By: David H. Robertson, 159 Hickory St., Roswell, GA 30075 davidhr@hushmail.com