Walter
James
Matthews
Born about in Elstead, Surrey, England
Son of Charles James Matthews
and Mary F. (Unknown) Matthews
Brother of
Robert Saxton Matthews M.B.E. and Godfrey Estcourt Matthews RM CB CMG
Husband of
Margaret Amelia (Young) Matthews
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Died about
at about age 85
in New Zealand
Profile last modified
| Created 26 Apr 2015
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Biography
Walter was born in Elstead, Surrey, England about 1870, the son of Charles and Mary Matthews. [1]
He emigrated to New Zealand and settled in Inglewood; later moving to Paeroa. By 1931, he was living in Netherton, Thames Valley. [2]
A grandson, Colin Bayly killed in a shooting accident at Paeroa. [3]
He passed away about 1956 aged 86 years old.
Sources
- ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1881", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q276-XWZT : Sun Nov 12 21:18:57 UTC 2023), Walter J. Matthews in Entry for Charles J Matthews and Mary F Matthews, 1881.
- ↑ Taranaki Daily News, 28 May 1931, Page 7
- ↑ Patea Mail, 15 May 1940, Page 3
- Marriage - Births, Deaths & Marriages New Zealand Marriage cert 1894/3981
- Bride Margareta Emelia Young
- Groom Walter James Matthews
- Death - Births, Deaths & Marriages New Zealand Death cert 1956/24886
- Family Name Matthews
- Given Name Walter James
- Age at death 86Y
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