Mathew Houston1

b. 28 April 1847, d. January 1854
FatherJames Houston1 b. abt 1800, d. 25 Oct 1873
MotherMary (?)1 b. abt 1816
BirthCirca28 Apr 1847 Mathew Houston was born in Virginia on 28 Apr 1847.2 
DeathJan 1854 Mathew died from consumption on Jan. 23rd or 25th, 1854 in Washington County, Virginia, at age 6.3,2 
Last Edited24 Oct 2011

Citations

  1. [S367] Jas Houston household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. 154 (stamped), dwelling 1263, family 1263, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2010. Enumeration includes: Jas Houston, 50, farmer, owns land valued at $1,520; Mary 34; William C. 11; Sarah J. 9; Sam'l, 7; Mathew 3; Martin 3; Robert 1; all b. VA.
  2. [S2728] Mathew P. Bishop tombstone, Bishop Cemetery, Washington, Virginia, stone reads: Mathew P. son of _ & M Houston, Born 28 April 1847, Died 25 [?] __ 1854.
  3. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County, Virginia death register entry for Matthew P. Houston: d. 23 Jan 1854 Mill Creek, age 6y, consumption, s/o James & Mary Houston, reported by father.