William Matthews

from the book "Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah"

by Frank Esshom

p. 435, 1027

MATTHEWS, WILLIAM (son of William Matthews and Elizabeth Rowney of North Hill, Bedfordshire, Eng.). Born Feb. 21, 1817, North Hill, Bedfordshire.  Came to Utah Oct 16, 1855, John Wardle Company.

Married Elizabeth Flinders 1842 (daughter of Samuel Flinders and Sara Garner, who were married at Bedfordshire, Eng.) She was born at North Hill, Bedfordshire.  Died at sea Oct. 1850.  Their children: Samuel b. May 4, 1843, m. Elizabeth Keetch Oct. 12, 1864; George b. Dec. 1845, m. Elizabeth Hunter; Timothy b. April 1848. M. Mary Poulton.  Family home Grantsville, Utah.

Married Sara at St. Louis, Mo., who died 1852.  Only child, a son, died 1851.

Married Charlotte Swift at St. Louis, Mo., 1853 (daughter of William Swift, who came to Utah with John Wardle company, and Harrah Reynolds).  She was born Aug. 12, 1821, at Pollokshill, Bedfordshire, Eng.  Their children: Walter William b. Feb. 22, 1854, m. Martha E. McMurray; Joseph b. July 17, 1856; Hyrum b. July 17, 1856; Elizabeth Hannah b. April 23, 1858; Harrison R. b. March 24, 1860, m. Sara Ann Williams; William Swift b. Feb. 8, 1862, m. Clara Hale; Charlotte Ann b. March 26, 1867, m. James Barrus.