Mathew Ryburn1

b. 21 March 1854, d. 2 May 1855
FatherJames Orr Ryburn2,1 b. 30 May 1820, d. 12 Jan 1881
MotherMargaret J. Beattie2,1 b. 11 Apr 1822, d. 9 Oct 1867
Birth21 Mar 1854 Mathew Ryburn was born on 21 Mar 1854 in Washington County, Virginia.3,1 
Death2 May 1855 He died from whooping cough on 2 May 1855 in Washington County, Virginia, at 13 months of age.4,5 
Burial He was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.4 

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Citations

  1. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 126. Mathew Ryburn, b. 21 March 1854 to James O. & Margaret Ryburn.
  2. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 102-6.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 187. Mathew Ryburn, 21 Mar 1851-9 May 1855 (Blakemore record) Transcription of stone states he was born in 1851, however the "1" should have been read as a "4."
  4. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 187. Mathew Ryburn, 21 Mar 1851-9 May 1855 (Blakemore record) Year of birth incorrect; also date of death probably incorrect.
  5. [S2268] Research of Tom Colley, Hanceville, Alabama; Mr. Colley cites the Washington County Death Register for the year 1855 originally held by the Virginia Bureau of Vital Statistics and viewed as Library of Virginia microfilm reel #30; entry states: d. 02 May 1855, age 1y 1m 1d, whooping cough, s/o James & Margaret Ryburn, reported by mother.