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Stephen Matheny (1783 - 1848)

Stephen Matheny
Born in Rockingham County, Virginia, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of and
Brother of [half] and [half]
Husband of — married 23 Aug 1809 in Rockingham County, Virginia, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Father of , and
Died at age 65 in Rockingham County, Virginia, United Statesmap
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Contents

Biography

Alternate birth: Shenandoah County, Virginia

Name

Name: Stephen /Matheny/
Given Name: Stephen
Surname: Matheny[1]
Name: Stephen /Matheny1/
Given Name: Stephen
Surname: Matheny1[2][3][4][5]

Birth

Birth:
Date: 21 MAY 1783
Place: Rockingham County, VA or Shenandoah County Virginia[6]
Birth:
Date: 21 MAY 1783
Place: Rockingham, VA

Death

Death:
Date: 7 AUG 1848
Place: Rockingham County, VA[7]
Death:
Date: 7 AUG 1848
Place: Rockingham, VA

Note

Note: From: Jimmathena@@aol.com [SMTP:Jimmathena@@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2002 7:06 AM
To: phinkel@@pacbell.net
Subject: Re: Mathena / Matheny Research
Hi Paula: FYI. Stephen Mathena in our line is not the son of Archibald. He is the son of Archibald's brother William and Sarah Ann Sims. I have about 5 pages of info that I can mail to you regarding this issue. I believe the researchers made a mistake on Archibald. I learned this from Dolores Gucciardi, a noted long-time Mathena researcher. I met her at the Mathena reunion in Stafford County, VA, three years ago. I will need to s-nail mail t though. Two of the pages may not scan well. I am putting together a package of mail to send to you.
Reasons:
1. Stephen was born 3 years before Archibald was married. His marriage is documented as Dec. 13, 1786. Stephen's birth is documented at May 21, 1783.
2. There is a family bible record in the Terre Haute, Indiana library that shows Stephen as the son of William and Sarah Ann Sims, born 21 May 1783. I will mail this to you. I downloaded this record from the Library of VA.
3. According the Gucciardi records, Stephen is not included on the Bath County, VA record of Archibald's heirs. I will send a copy Dolores' info on this also.
Both Archibald and William were in the Rev. War. Served in the Revolutionary War under Lt. Col. Houston, Lt. Col. Wooding, 4th VA Militia??
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Matheny-Gucciardo Genealogy by Dolores M Gucciardo p. 37: Stephen Mathenia, s/o Archibald Mathenia & Jane Curry (sic) m 28 Aug 1809 Susanny Argebright; served in the War of 1812, Virginia militia; were parents of John Wilson Matheny 1812-1893 who m. Mary Havens.
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Virginia Historic Marriage Register, Rockingham County, Marriages 1778-1850, p 150 mention Stephen and Susan Argebright, William & Martha J. Garrison; Henry & Catherine Coffman
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ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VA MARRIAGE RECORD: Know all men that these presents, that we Stephen Matheny and George Argebright are held and firmly bound unto John Taylor Esquire, Governor of Virginia, and his successors, for the use of the Commonwealth, in the sume of one hundred and fifty dollars. To which payment will and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors and administrators jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. Sealed and dated this 28th day of August 1809. The above bound Stephen Matheny and Suzanah Argebright, daughter of Adam Argebright of Rockingham County, if therefore, there shall be no lawful cause to obstruct said marriage, then the above obligation to be void. otherwise to remain in full force and virtue. Signed, sealed and delivered in the present .... B.F..... Signed by Stephen Matheny and George Ergenbricht (George signed in German for Argebright).
Source: Delores Gucciardi via Jim Mathena
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1830 Rockingham County, Virginia Census p 234: Stephen Matheny; 2m 0-5; 2m 5-10; 2m 10-15; 2m 15-20; 1m 40-50; 1f 5-10; 2f 10-15; 2f 15-20; 1f 20-30; 1f 40-50
1840 Rockingham County, Virginia Census, p. 61: Stephen Matheny, 1m 10-15; 2m 15-20; 1m 50-60; 1f 15-20; 1f 20-30; 1f 50-60
1850 Rockingham County, Virginia Census, p 70, #946: Susanna Matheny, 60b VA living with George Rumsey 32; Mary 23, and Samuel Foley; also listed on 1850 census are Elijah 25 unm; Joseph 35 and Mary 38; William 26 & Marth 24; Henry 27 & Catherine 37.
1860 Rockingham County, Virginia Census, Harrisonburg p.470 #964: Susan Matheny 67 VA liv. alone
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7 Aug 1848 Stephen's will Book A p 153: Will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills by me at any ... made. First: I direct that all my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon after my ... as possible out of the first moneys that shall come into the hands of my executor from any ... of my estate, real or personal. Also I do direct that the whole of my estate real and personal ... one beaurow and bed; shall be and remain in the absolute property of my wife during her life ... so direct that my executor hereafter named, after the decease of myself, sell at public auction ... real estate and all the personal estate that may remain at the desire of my wife the bed and ... excepted I give to my gr-daughter ELIZABETH and the net produce be divided equally... 1st my twelve children, and my graddaughter Elizabeth as soon as can be done. Share and share alike. The heires or representatives of any of my children who shall have and between the time of my decease, and the time of such division or distribution to be entitled to such share as their ... pective ancestore would have been entitled to receive if then living, and I do hereby make and ordain my son Elijah Matheny executor of this my last will and testament. In witness whereof Stephen Matheaney the testator have to this my will set my hand and seal. This seventh day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight. /Signed sealed and delivered in the presents of us: John Blain, Eugenia Anderson, abner Blain. Stephen Matheny <seal>
Rockingham County May Court 1849 / This writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Stephen Matheny deceased and presented to court and was proved by the oath of John Blain and Abner Blain who witnesses thereto, and ordered to be recorded. An on the motion of Elijah Matheny the executor therein ... who made oath thereto, and entered into bond with security in the penalty of $2500. County..as the law directs, a certificate is granted for him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form attest E. Collman C.R.C.
Source: Dolores Gucciardi via Jim Mathena

Heirs of Stephen Matheny:

Rockingham County (Va.) Summons, 1884. Consists of a summons for John Matheny, William Matheny, Fielding Matheny, Oliver Matheny, Joseph Matheny, Sarah Allen and her husband, Elijah Matheny, Josephine Cave, Marcellus Ward Cave, Isaac Fleming, Malinda Sprouse, the unknown heirs of Margaret Cave, and the unknown heirs of Barbara Whitesell by both Swink and Whitesell, to answer an original and amended bill in chancery exhibited against them in the cause of Williams and Minor vs. George W. Rumsey, etc.”

--Rockingham County (Va.) Summons, 1884. Local government records collection, Rockingham County Court Records. Richmond: The Library of Virginia, 23219.

“Rockingham County (Va.) Summons, 1884. Consists of a summons for John Matheny, William Matheny, Fielding Matheny, Oliver Matheny, Joseph Matheny, Sarah Allen and her husband, Elijah Matheny, Josephine Cave, Marcellus Ward Cave, Isaac Fleming, Malinda Sprouse, the unknown heirs of Margaret Cave, and the unknown heirs of Barbara Whitesell by both Swink and Whitesell[PG 22], to answer an original and amended bill in chancery exhibited against them in the cause of Williams and Minor vs. George W. Rumsey, etc.”

Parentage of Stephen Matheny

Many genealogies identify Rockingham County, Virginia resident Stephen Matheny (1783-1848) as the son of Archibald Matheny and Jane Curry, of Bath County, when he is the of son William Matheny and Mary Harrison, residents of Augusta/Rockingham County. Stephen, son of Archibald and Jane, was born in 1783; the 1830 and 1840 Census identify (presumed eldest male of household) Stephen Matheny of Rockingham County as being born between 1781 and 1790. It also is highly unlikely that the son of Archibald would have married Susanna Argenbright in 1809 around the age of 15 considering most males of that time did not marry until their age of majority.

Tha author believes this conclusion to be further confirmed by a family-related letter ("Exhibit B") in the Augusta County case in Adm of Polly Matheny vs Eljah Matheny etc. This letter identifies Stephen Matheny, husband of Susanna Argenbright and father of Elijah Matheny, as brother to Margaret Matheny Cool, Mary "Polly" Matheny, and Peachy Matheny, thus making him son of William Matheny and Mary Harrison rather than Archibald Matheny and Jane Curry as he has been mistakenly identified.

Exhibit B

"March the 22 1890

Elijah Matheny

Ottobine, Rockingham Co, Va

"Deare sire

"I will give you all the information I can in regard to [any] nieces and nephew[s] I can an that will be but little. Uncle John Matheny moved to Maryland when I was but a boy and now I am 63. That is the last I herd of him. Uncle William Matheny and his too sisters moved west when I was small. I no nothing about them. Uncle Reubin and Samuel and Archibald died in Boutort Co many years ago. I dont no what has becom of their children. Uncle James Matheny died in Lexington sence the Surrender. wheare his children [are] i dont no. Uncle Peachy Matheny died in youre city. He has a son living in youre city. He has died recently. He is a shoemaker living near the female semanary. Ant Peggy Cool....has 2 sons and 1 daughtert living in this Co. My father’s name was Stephen, mother Susan. I had 6 brothers an 6 sisters. They are all dead but one brother he may be living yet. he is [difficult to decipher next few words] from him. If you want any moore information rite me and i will try and come come up and tell the matter over. I think ite is time the little matter is settled.

Youre kendly

Eljiah Matheny."

This transcription has been edited; original spelling is retained but capitalization and punctuation added for ease of reading.

ADMR OF Polly Matheny VS Elijah Matheny ETC

Residence

Residence:
Date: 1810
Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, United States[8]
Residence:
Date: 1820
Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States[9]
Residence:
Date: 1830
Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States[10]
Residence:
Date: 1840
Place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States[11]

Event

Event:
Type: Military
Place: War of 1812 VIrginia Militia

Object

Object:
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Format: com/rd?f=document&guid=bbe5ed29-9689-4839-8574-551cece78202&tid=60339363&pid=266
Title: Corrected Parentage of Stephen Matheny
Type: PHOTO
Scrapbook: Y
Primary or Preferred: N
Object:
File: http:\//trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=b6866ccb-57b0-4171-b540-acff72814f66&tid=60339363&pid=266
Format: com/rd?f=document&guid=b6866ccb-57b0-4171-b540-acff72814f66&tid=60339363&pid=266
Title: Children of Stephen Matheny and Susanna Argenbright
Type: PHOTO
Scrapbook: Y
Primary or Preferred: N

Sources

  1. ↑ Source: #S498 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page
  2. ↑ Source: #S291 Page: Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 137; Image: 0181427; Family History Library Film: 00185 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 137; Image: 0181427; Family History Library Film: 00185
  3. ↑ Source: #S234 Page: Year: 1840; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 577; Page: 110; Image: 226; Family History Library Film: 0029692 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE Year: 1840; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 577; Page: 110; Image: 226; Family History Library Film: 0029692
  4. ↑ Source: #S253 Page: 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 151; NARA Roll: M33_139; Image: 166 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 151; NARA Roll: M33_139; Image: 166
  5. ↑ Source: #S254 Page: Source Citation: 1830 US Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 243; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 199; Family History Film: 0029678 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE Source Citation: 1830 US Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 243; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 199; Family History Film: 0029678 Note: http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=1830usfedcenancestry&h=926937&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Data: Text: residence date: 1830 residence place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States Name: Stephen Matheny
  6. ↑ Source: #S498 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page
  7. ↑ Source: #S498 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page
  8. ↑ Source: #S291 Page: Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 137; Image: 0181427; Family History Library Film: 00185 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE Year: 1810; Census Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 67; Page: 137; Image: 0181427; Family History Library Film: 00185
  9. ↑ Source: #S253 Page: 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 151; NARA Roll: M33_139; Image: 166 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 151; NARA Roll: M33_139; Image: 166
  10. ↑ Source: #S254 Page: Source Citation: 1830 US Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 243; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 199; Family History Film: 0029678 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE Source Citation: 1830 US Census; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 243; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 199; Family History Film: 0029678 Note: http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=sse&db=1830usfedcenancestry&h=926937&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Data: Text: residence date: 1830 residence place: Rockingham, Virginia, United States Name: Stephen Matheny
  11. ↑ Source: #S234 Page: Year: 1840; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 577; Page: 110; Image: 226; Family History Library Film: 0029692 TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE Year: 1840; Census Place: Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 577; Page: 110; Image: 226; Family History Library Film: 0029692
  • Source: S234 Abbreviation: 1840 United States Federal Census Title: Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.) Subsequent Source Citation Format: Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census BIBL Ancestry.com. 1840 United States Federal Census. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. TMPLT TID 0 FIELD Name: Footnote VALUE Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.) FIELD Name: ShortFootnote VALUE Ancestry.com, 1840 United States Federal Census FIELD Name: Bibliography VALUE Ancestry.com. 1840 United States Federal Census. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Repository: #R15
  • Repository: R15 Name: Ancestry.com Address:
  • Source: S253 Abbreviation: 1820 United States Federal Census Title: Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. (NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record G) Subsequent Source Citation Format: Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census BIBL Ancestry.com. 1820 United States Federal Census. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. (NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record G. TMPLT TID 0 FIELD Name: Footnote VALUE Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. (NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record G) FIELD Name: ShortFootnote VALUE Ancestry.com, 1820 United States Federal Census FIELD Name: Bibliography VALUE Ancestry.com. 1820 United States Federal Census. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. (NARA microfilm publication M33, 142 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record G. Repository: #R15
  • Source: S254 Abbreviation: 1830 United States Federal Census Title: Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fifth Census of the United States, 1830. (NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Gr) Subsequent Source Citation Format: Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census BIBL Ancestry.com. 1830 United States Federal Census. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fifth Census of the United States, 1830. (NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Gr. TMPLT TID 0 FIELD Name: Footnote VALUE Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fifth Census of the United States, 1830. (NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Gr) FIELD Name: ShortFootnote VALUE Ancestry.com, 1830 United States Federal Census FIELD Name: Bibliography VALUE Ancestry.com. 1830 United States Federal Census. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch.Original data - Fifth Census of the United States, 1830. (NARA microfilm publication M19, 201 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Gr. Repository: #R15
  • Source: S280 Abbreviation: Ancestry Family Trees Title: Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.) Subsequent Source Citation Format: Ancestry Family Trees BIBL Ancestry Family Trees. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. TMPLT TID 0 FIELD Name: Footnote VALUE Ancestry Family Trees (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.) FIELD Name: ShortFootnote VALUE Ancestry Family Trees FIELD Name: Bibliography VALUE Ancestry Family Trees. Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Repository: #R15 Page: Ancestry Family Tree TMPLT FIELD Name: Page VALUE Ancestry Family Tree Data: Text: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/AMTCitationRedir.aspx?tid=60339363&pid=266
  • Source: S291 Abbreviation: 1810 United States Federal Census Title: Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.) Subsequent Source Citation Format: Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census BIBL Ancestry.com. 1810 United States Federal Census. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. TMPLT TID 0 FIELD Name: Footnote VALUE Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.) FIELD Name: ShortFootnote VALUE Ancestry.com, 1810 United States Federal Census FIELD Name: Bibliography VALUE Ancestry.com. 1810 United States Federal Census. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Repository: #R15
  • Source: S498 Abbreviation: International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current Title: Ancestry.com, International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.) Subsequent Source Citation Format: Ancestry.com, International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current BIBL Ancestry.com. International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. TMPLT TID 0 FIELD Name: Footnote VALUE Ancestry.com, International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.) FIELD Name: ShortFootnote VALUE Ancestry.com, International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current FIELD Name: Bibliography VALUE Ancestry.com. International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current. Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Repository: #R15
  • Source: S58 Abbreviation: James Matheny, b 1/1/1798 Family Bible, Emeline Fairbanks Library, Indiana Title: James Matheny, b 1/1/1798 Family Bible, Emeline Fairbanks Library, Indiana Subsequent Source Citation Format: James Matheny, b 1/1/1798 Family Bible, Emeline Fairbanks Library, Indiana BIBL James Matheny, b 1/1/1798 Family Bible, Emeline Fairbanks Library, Indiana. TMPLT TID 0 FIELD Name: Footnote VALUE James Matheny, b 1/1/1798 Family Bible, Emeline Fairbanks Library, Indiana FIELD Name: ShortFootnote VALUE James Matheny, b 1/1/1798 Family Bible, Emeline Fairbanks Library, Indiana FIELD Name: Bibliography VALUE James Matheny, b 1/1/1798 Family Bible, Emeline Fairbanks Library, Indiana. TMPLT FIELD Name: Page

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Henderson-6647 Christine Henderson
Hi Paula; I have tucked in the list of heirs of Stephen Matheny from the Rockingham chancery court case.
posted by Christine Henderson

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