Matthew Newby (1793 - 1853)

Born 18 Aug 1793 in Chesterfield, Virginia, United States

Husband of Ann (Brooks) Newby — married 28 Sep 1820 in , Chesterfield, Virginia, USA

Descendants

Died 6 Jan 1853 at age 59 in Athens, Limestone, Alabama, United States

Biography

Matthew Newby, (1793 - 6 Jan 1853)

Birth & Parents

In the year 1793 in Chesterfield, Virginia, Matthew Newby was born probably the son of Thomas Newby (1771 – 24 Mar 1845) and Ann Adkin, (1772 - Jan 1836) .

Marriage to Ann Brooks

On 28 Sept 1820 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, 27-year-old Matthew Newby married 22-year-old Ann Brooks daughter of Martin Brooks and Ann (Snelling) Newby.

1836 - A Year of Major Change

In 1836 several important deaths occurred that affected both the Brooks and the Newby families. Marriage had brought the families together but death presented challenges and change. In hindsight, Matthew Newby appears to be one catalyst for seeking out alternatives on where to live. Although Ann's sister, Polly, married Matthew's brother, Newman, they decided not to join the group that moved to Limestone, Alabama.

West To Limestone, Alabama

The group included the patriarch, Martin Brooks, his daughter, Rebecca Brooks, his son, Equilla and his 2 sons, George and Major, his daughter, Ann and her husband, Matthew Newby and their 6 children.

9 known Children: 4 daughters, 5 sons

Together Matthew Newby and Ann Brooks had 9 known children, 4 daughters, and 5 sons. The first 6 children were born in Chesterfield County, Virginia. The last 3 children were born in Limestone, Alabama. Ann B. Newby died from complications associated with giving birth to Benjamin Benton, (10 Sept. 1838) on 10 Nov 1838. In chronological order the known children are:

• 1. Ann Rebecca Newby aka Mrs. Joseph Henry Kennemer, (12 Aug 1821 - 5 Aug 1905) Age 83.
• 2. Lucy Jefferson Newby, aka Mrs. John William Holt, (6 Sept 1825 - 29 Nov 1916) Age 91
• 3. George Washington Newby, (12 March 1827 - 11 July 1887) Age 60.
• 4. Patrick Henry Dickerson Newby, (8 May 1828 - 28 Sept 1893) Age 65. McCargo-Newby-Crutcher Cemetery, Pisgah, Limestone, Ala. Find A Grave: Memorial #63576117.
• 5. James Martin Newby, (28 March 1831 - 2 April 1908) Age 77. Newby Cemetery, Limestone, Ala. Find A Grave: Memorial #30017363.
• 6. Susan Virginia Newby, aka Mrs. James Greer Barksdale, (8 Dec 1833 - 29 Aug 1915) Age 81
• 7. Joseph Matthew Newby, (abt. 1836 - 13 Feb 1863) Age 27. Jackson, Miss., Find A Grave: Memorial #192954678.
• 8. Isabella Jane Newby, aka Mrs. John Everett Fielding, (26 May 1837 - 25 Aug 1897) Age 60. Fielding Cemetery, Athens, Limestone, Ala. Find A Grave: Memorial #16716280.
• 9. Benjamin Benton Newby, (10 Sept 1838 - 3 Nov 1928) Age 90. Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant, TX. Find A Grave: Memorial #111761181. Yes - the Birth Year is 1838.

Death & Burial

On 6 Jan 1853 in Limestone, Alabama, Matthew Newby died. He was 62 years old.

His remains were laid to rest in Newby Cemetery, Limestone, Alabama. A Find-A-Grave memorial has been created for Matthew Newby. If you want to you may access the site here: Find A Grave: Memorial #97987688.

Sources

Probate Estate Matthew Newby

“State of Alabama, Limestone County. Probate Court April 23d 1866. Came George W. Newby administrator of the Estate of Matthew Newby dec’d and filed in this Court his account and vouchers of his administration on said Estate for final settlement thereof and for the inspection of all concerned. It is ordered by this Court, that forty days notices thereof be given by publication of a Copy of this order in the “Athens Herald” a public newspaper printed in the town of Athens for three Consecutive weeks requiring all persons in any way interested in said settlement to be and appear before the Judge of this Court at the Court house in the Town of Athens, on the second Monday in June next and show cause if any they can, why settlement as aforesaid shall not then be made and the same admitted to record. Test: Thos. G. Tyus, Judge, April 25, 1856.” Published in The Athens Herald (Athens, Alabama) Vol. 4 No. 26, Friday, 9 May 1856, Page 3. Accessed via https://www.newspapers.com/image/573971336/?terms=%22Newby%22&match=1

Death Info for Ann B. Newby

"Ann Newby, decd. Final Settlement Made. Came George W. Newby and Patrick H. D. Newby Administrators of the Estate of Ann Newby deceased, who died in the 10th day of November 1838, filed with the Judge of this Court their account and vouchers of their administration in said Estate for final settlement thereof with this Court. And it appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that fifty days’ notice of the intention of said administrators to make settlement as aforesaid had been given by a former order of this Court published in the “Athens Herald” a public newspaper printed in the Town of Athens for three consecutive weeks requiring all persons in any way interested in said settlement to be and affirm before the Judge of this Court at the Court house in the Town of Athens in this day and contest the same – Therefore the Court proceeded to make settlement of the account and vouchers of said administrators and none appearing to object to the same in any part thereof. It is therefore ordered by the Court that said settlement be and the same is hereby affirmed and ordered to be recorded accordingly." Accessed via Archives Online: Preserving and sharing the legacy of Limestone County. Accessing PROBATE MINUTES (1857-1860), page 211and page 212. Website: https://asp.aquariusimaging.com/aqweb/Document.aspx?initialpage=106

WikiTree profile Newby-278 created through the import of Lane Family Tree.ged on Oct 17, 2012 by Sammy Lane.