Matthews, Marthers Family - Ourfolk

- William, II was born on 1725 in Scotland and died on 20 APR 1797 in Chanceford Twp., York, PA Show Family

- David, Capt was born on 7 OCT 1754 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 1839 in Peru, IN Show Family

- Mary was born on 5 AUG 1756 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 1761 in 5 yrs. Show Family

- Rachel was born on 10 JUN 1758 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 4 OCT 1844 (age: 86) in 85y Show Family

- Martha was born on 11 FEB 1760 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 1837 Show Family

- Elizabeth was born on 15 JAN 1762 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 1840 Show Family

- William, III was born on 4 DEC 1763 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 24 JAN 1850 (age: 86) in Chanceford Twp. 86-1-20 obit. PA Republican, Feb 6, 1850 Show Family

- John, Lt. was born on 1 JUN 1767 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 23 JUN 1800 (age: 33) in York, PA Show Family

- James was born on 8 OCT 1769 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 21 AUG 1835 (age: 65) in Sabina Cmt., Clinton Co., OH Show Family

- Mary was born on 29 APR 1772 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA Show Family

- Rebecca was born on 2 MAY 1774 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA Show Family

This info is from a Biographical Sketch of Richard Township, Clinton
County, Ohio.

William Douglass' Will mentions to his son-in-laws William Long, James
Cunnungham, James Long, Robert Buckhannan and William Adams. Will 21st day
of January, 1795.
David; William; John; five daughters' husbands above. And James.

1. From a letter from Mrs. Elizabeth H. Ruppert,6801 White House Rd.,
Wash., DC. Dated Sep. 24, 1957. William Douglass, b. 1725, Scotland, d.
4-20-1797, Will probated 6-10-1797.

2. He went to N. Ireland. Clan Douglas has info that he came from there.

3. Came to America as a youth about 1740 ( supposedly to Chester County
PA.) mar. in York to Elizabeth Matthews and they had ten children. Info.
from a letter dated Aug. 8, 1986 by Lester J. Pursell, 212 Lewfield
Circle, Winter Park, FL 32792.

4. 1762 Tax list Chanceford Twp. rate L40, tax L0.6

5. 1783 tax list 300 acres, 3 horses, 10 people L200

William Douglass, assessor, Chanceford Twp., 1769; constable, Chanceford
Twp., 1758; supervisor, Chanceford Twp., 1767. York County Commisioner

6. This information on the children and birthdays is from a descedant of
David Douglass, who lives in Galveston, Ind.

- Sampson was born on 1813 Show Family

- William, IV was born on 14 NOV 1785 in Chanceford Twp., York Co., PA and died on 23 APR 1863 (age: 77)Show Family

- James was born on 15 MAY 1789 and died on 13 JUN 1819 (age: 30)Show Family

- David was born on 27 JAN 1795 and died on 7 JUL 1879 (age: 84)Show Family

- John, Sr. was born on 5 AUG 1797 and died on 27 MAR 1873 (age: 75) in ? Show Family

- Matthews was born on 15 APR 1799 and died on 20 JUN 1882 (age: 83) in farmer Chanceford Twp. Show Family

- Elizabeth was born on 5 FEB 1807 and died on 16 AUG 1872 (age: 65) in 65y-6m-11d unwed Show Family

- Margaret was born on 13 FEB 1821 in Lower Chanceford and died on 3 SEP 1897 (age: 76) in of disentary 6 days sick Show Family

- Alexander was born on 7 JAN 1823 in Chanceford Twp. and died on 14 OCT 1907 (age: 84)Show Family

- Andrew was born on 1825 in Chanceford Twp. and died on 31 MAR 1904 in Killed at Guinston, s Crossing, Chanceford Twp. Show Family

- Thomas was born on 23 MAR 1827 and died on 2 NOV 1896 (age: 69) in at 7 AM Chanceford Twp. York County, PA Show Family

- Rayburn was born on 1837 Show Family

- James was born on BEF 1809 in Hopewell Twp. Show Family

- Alexander was born on 11 MAR 1811 in Hopewell Twp., York Co., PA and died on 29 JUL 1882 (age: 71) in Ft. Madison, IA Show Family

- William was born on 21 OCT 1812 in PA and died on 20 JAN 1893 (age: 80)Show Family

- Andrew was born on 1816 Show Family

- Ann was born on 1817 in Hopewell Twp. and died on 1894 Show Family

- David was born on 19 FEB 1820 in Hopewell Twp., York Co., PA and died on 1 MAY 1896 (age: 76) in 76y-2m-23d Hastings, Emerson, IA Show Family

- Mary was born on 15 APR 1824 in Hopewell Twp., York, PA and died on 13 APR 1877 (age: 52) in Biggsville, Henderson, IL Show Family

- Matthews was born on 1 JAN 1825 in York Co., PA NOT SURE OF THIS DATE and died on 18 OCT 1890 (age: 65) in Emerson, Mills Co., Iowa Show Family

- Samuel was born on 24 OCT 1825 in Hopewell Twp., York Co., PA and died on 15 OCT 1889 (age: 63) in Biggsville, Henderson Co., IL Show Family

- John was born on 1827 in Hopewell Twp. York, PA Show Family

- Elizabeth was born on 1828 in Hopewell Twp. yougest dau. and died in Omaha, NE Show Family

- Wallace was born on 13 SEP 1830 in Hopewell Twp. York, PA and died on 17 AUG 1855 (age: 24)Show Family