Moses Mathews
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Moses Mathews was an American gunsmith
. He is a notable figure of the American Revolution.
Mathews was born in Halifax County, Virginia. He supplied the Continental Army
guns and was granted hundreds of acres by George Washington
. In his will he mentioned the freeing of all of his slaves. This may be why there are African-Americans with the last name Mathews. He is the ninth great-grandson of Sir David ap Mathew
.
He married Sarah Findley in 1748. His children were:
He became one of the wealthiest men in Georgia He died in Wilkes/Lincoln County, Georgia
, USA.
Gunsmith
A gunsmith is a person who repairs, modifies, designs, or builds firearms. This occupation is different from an armorer. The armorer primarily maintains weapons and limited repairs involving parts replacement and possibly work involving accurization...
. He is a notable figure of the American Revolution.
Mathews was born in Halifax County, Virginia. He supplied the Continental Army
Continental Army
The Continental Army was formed after the outbreak of the American Revolutionary War by the colonies that became the United States of America. Established by a resolution of the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775, it was created to coordinate the military efforts of the Thirteen Colonies in...
guns and was granted hundreds of acres by George Washington
George Washington
George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army from 1775 to 1783, and presided over the writing of...
. In his will he mentioned the freeing of all of his slaves. This may be why there are African-Americans with the last name Mathews. He is the ninth great-grandson of Sir David ap Mathew
Sir David ap Mathew
Sir David Mathew was a Welsh knight, the son of Mathew ap Evan. After David Mathew saved the life of King Edward IV at the Battle of Towton, on Palm Sunday, March 14, 1461, he was appointed Grand Standard Bearer of England. Sir David married Gwenllian, daughter of Sir George Herbert...
.
He married Sarah Findley in 1748. His children were:
- Sally (1753-abt 1820)
- James
- Phillip
- William (1760-1847)
- John
He became one of the wealthiest men in Georgia He died in Wilkes/Lincoln County, Georgia
Lincoln County, Georgia
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Georgia, with the Savannah River forming its northeastern border. Located above the fall line, it is part of the Central Savannah River Area and a member of the CSRA Regional Development Center. The county was created on February 20, 1796. ...
, USA.