Esther Mathers 
b. January 29, 1926, d. June 28, 2008
Esther (Mathers) Sousa
| Father | Robert Marsh Mathers b. April 17, 1895, d. May 9, 1976 |
| Mother | Arolyn Winona Prouty b. about 1902, d. October 11, 1991 |
| Charts | Descendant Chart for William Selvey |
| (Child) Birth | Esther Mathers was born on January 29, 1926 at Williamsburg, MA. |
| 1930 US Census | She, listed as 4 years old, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Williamsburg, Hampshire County, MA in the household of her parents, Robert and Arolyn Winona Mathers, and with Robert March Mathers Jr. and Elizabeth Mathers. |
| Residence | She lived in 2008 at Towne Street, Attleboro, MA. |
| (Deceased) Death | Esther died on June 28, 2008 at Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Attleboro, MA, at age 82. |
| (Interred) Burial | She was buried on July 2, 2008 at North Purchase Cemetery, North Main Street, Attleboro, MA, Esther is buried in family lot. |
| Last Edited | September 14, 2013 |
Gertrude Elizabeth Mathers
b. February 22, 1874, d. December 17, 1942
| Father | Robert Mathers b. August, 1829, d. July 31, 1905 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Mary Louise Prentice b. August 11, 1832, d. August 19, 1914 |
| (Child) Birth | Gertrude Elizabeth Mathers was born on February 22, 1874 at Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Child) Baptism | She was baptized on December 22, 1876 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA. |
| 1880 US Census | She, listed as 6, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Mary Louise Mathers, and with John Mathers, Robert William Mathers, James Mathers, Samuel Mathers and Charles Elwood Mathers. |
| (Witness) Marriage | She witnessed the marriage of Charles Elwood Mathers and Mary Emma Twelves on April 17, 1895 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA. |
| 1900 US Census | She, listed as 26, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of her parents, Robert and Elizabeth Mary Louise Mathers. |
| 1910 US Census | She, listed as 30, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of her brother and sister in law Charles and Mary Emma Mathers, and with Charles E. Mathers Jr. and Elizabeth Mary Louise Mathers, Gertrude was a Bookkeeper in a Dental Works. |
| 1940 US Census | She appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of 1535 66th Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, as lodging in the household of Agnes G. Janson. |
| (Deceased) Death | Gertrude died on December 17, 1942 at Episcopal Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, at age 68 Her brother, Charles was listed on his death certificate as the informant.. |
| (Interred) Burial | She was buried on December 21, 1942 at North Cedar Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. |
| Last Edited | April 17, 2018 |
Henry Curtis Mathers
b. December 13, 1884, d. January 10, 1896
| Father | John Mathers b. about 1860, d. September 20, 1932 |
| Mother | Jessie Gertrude Curtis b. about February, 1862, d. November 9, 1886 |
| (Child) Birth | Henry Curtis Mathers was born on December 13, 1884 at Belchertown, MA. |
| (Child) Baptism | He was baptized on July 4, 1886 at P. E. Church of St. John, Philadelphia, PA. Henry Edward Paul Pritchard and Sarah Ann Mathers witnessed the baptism. |
| (Deceased) Death | Henry died on January 10, 1896 at 1932 Cemetry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, at age 11. |
| (Interred) Burial | He was buried on January 13, 1896 at Franklin Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. |
| Last Edited | September 14, 2013 |
James Mathers
b. about 1863, d. September 15, 1883
| Father | Robert Mathers b. August, 1829, d. July 31, 1905 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Mary Louise Prentice b. August 11, 1832, d. August 19, 1914 |
| (Child) Birth | James Mathers was born about 1863 at PA. |
| 1870 US Census | He, listed as 7 years old, appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Mary Louise Mathers, and with Sarah Ann Mathers, Robert William Mathers, John Mathers and Samuel Mathers. |
| 1880 US Census | He, listed as 17 years old, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Mary Louise Mathers, and with John Mathers, Robert William Mathers, Samuel Mathers, Charles Elwood Mathers and Gertrude Elizabeth Mathers. James was a Weaver. |
| (Deceased) Death | James died on September 15, 1883 at Philadelphia, PA. |
| Last Edited | October 27, 2010 |
John Mathers
b. about 1860, d. September 20, 1932
| Father | Robert Mathers b. August, 1829, d. July 31, 1905 |
| Mother | Elizabeth Mary Louise Prentice b. August 11, 1832, d. August 19, 1914 |
| Charts | Descendant Chart for William Selvey |
| (Child) Birth | John Mathers was born about 1860 at PA. |
| 1870 US Census | He, listed as 9 years old, appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Mary Louise Mathers, and with Sarah Ann Mathers, Robert William Mathers, James Mathers and Samuel Mathers. |
| 1880 US Census | He, listed as 23 years old, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Mary Louise Mathers, and with Robert William Mathers, James Mathers, Samuel Mathers, Charles Elwood Mathers and Gertrude Elizabeth Mathers. John was a Weaver. |
| (First) Marriage | John's first marriage was to Jessie Gertrude Curtis, daughter of George Edward Curtis and Ellen V. Paine, on November 10, 1880 at Church of the Advent, Philadelphia, PA.. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, Henry, was born on December 13, 1884 at Belchertown, MA. |
| (Spouse) Death | On November 9, 1886 his wife, Jessie, died at Belchertown, MA. |
| (Witness) Baptism | John Mathers and Lily Mary Pritchard witnessed the baptism of Albert E. Pritchard on May 15, 1887 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Witness) Baptism | John Mathers and Lily Mary Pritchard witnessed the baptism of Lily Josephine Kroboth on September 15, 1889 at St. John's Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Second) Marriage | John's second marriage was to Lily Mary Pritchard, 22, daughter of Henry Pritchard and Lucy Walker, on October 22, 1889 at Brides Home, 2540 Frankfort Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. W. M. Harrison, minister, St. John's Episcopal Church. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Lily, was born on August 13, 1890 at Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Daughter) Death | Lily died on August 13, 1890 at Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Anne, was born on August 4, 1891 at Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Daughter) Death | Anne died on August 4, 1891 at 2540 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, John, was born on June 15, 1893 at MA. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, Robert, was born on April 17, 1895 at Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Son) Death | Henry died on January 10, 1896 at 1932 Cemetry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, at age 11. |
| Note | From various accounts John and Lily unofficially adopted and raised (and nursed!) Henry after his mother died in childbirth. |
| (Witness) Baptism | John Mathers and Sophia Maria Hess and Henry Edward Paul Pritchard witnessed the baptism of Henry Edward Paul Pritchard Sr. on May 10, 1896 at St. Johns Episcopal, Philadelphia, PA. |
| 1900 US Census | Recorded on June 5, 1900, John, listed as 40 years old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Lily, 32 years old. They lived at 1938 Elkhart Street, Philadelphia, PA. John's nephew, Henry Edward Paul Pritchard Sr., listed as 4 years old, also lived with them. Census lists 4 children born, 2 living. John lived on the same street as his brother Charles. John was a Machinist. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Elizabeth, was born on April 29, 1901 at MA. |
| 1910 US Census | John, listed as 48 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Lily, 42 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Williamsburg, MA, on Main St., recorded May 2, 1910. John's foster son, Henry Edward Paul Pritchard Sr., listed as 14 years old, also lived with them.. 5 children are listed as having been born, 3 still living. John was an Oiler in a Brass Shop. |
| 1920 US Census | Recorded on February 17, 1920, John appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Lily. They lived at Nash St., Williamsburg, MA. Also living with them was Henry Edward Paul Pritchard Sr., his wife's nephew, Arolyn Winona Prouty, his future daughter in law and Arnold Jones & Edward McAuthipp (sp?) Foster children? each about 4 yrs old. John was a Toolmaker at a Brass Shop, Robert was a Teamster, and Henry was a Bookkeeper at a Brush Shop. |
| 1930 US Census | John, listed as 69 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Lily, 63 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Williamsburg, MA, on Nash Street, recorded April 19, 1930. Also living with them was Emanuel Frederick Endebrock, 58, a distant relative and Arnold Jones, possibly a foster son. John and Lily lived next to their son, Robert.. John was a Machinist at a Brass Shop. |
| (Deceased) Death | John died on September 20, 1932 at Williamsburg, PA. |
Family 1 | Jessie Gertrude Curtis b. about February, 1862, d. November 9, 1886 |
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Family 2 | Lily Mary Pritchard b. October 26, 1866, d. 1950 |
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| Last Edited | April 17, 2018 |
John Mathers
b. June 15, 1893, d. September 20, 1983
| Father | John Mathers b. about 1860, d. September 20, 1932 |
| Mother | Lily Mary Pritchard b. October 26, 1866, d. 1950 |
| Charts | Descendant Chart for William Selvey |
| (Child) Birth | John Mathers was born on June 15, 1893 at MA. |
| 1900 US Census | He was listed as 6 years old and as the son of John and Lily Mary Pritchard on the 1900 Federal Census at 1938 Elkhart Street, Philadelphia, PA, and with Robert Marsh Mathers and Henry Edward Paul Pritchard Sr. |
| 1910 US Census | He, listed as 16 years old, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Williamsburg, MA in the household of his parents, John and Lily Mary Mathers, and with Robert Marsh Mathers, Elizabeth A. Mathers and Henry Edward Paul Pritchard Sr. |
| (Groom) Marriage | At age 21, John married Ruby Melissa Miller, daughter of William H. Miller and Mary L. Colton, on February 22, 1915 at Northampton, MA.. |
| (Daughter) Birth | A daughter, Ruth, was born on August 18, 1915 at Northampton, MA. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, John, was born about 1920 at MA. |
| (Son) Birth | A son, William, was born on October 12, 1922 at Malden, MA. |
| (Deceased) Death | John died on September 20, 1983 at Williamsburg, Hampshire County, MA, at age 90. |
Family | Ruby Melissa Miller b. 1895 |
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| Last Edited | November 29, 2016 |
John Mathers
b. about 1920
| Father | John Mathers b. June 15, 1893, d. September 20, 1983 |
| Mother | Ruby Melissa Miller b. 1895 |
| Charts | Descendant Chart for William Selvey |
| Name Variation | John Mathers was also known as Jack Mathers. |
| (Child) Birth | John Mathers was born about 1920 at MA. |
| Last Edited | November 4, 2010 |
John Mathers
b. August 12, 1932, d. June 24, 2003
| Father | Robert Marsh Mathers b. April 17, 1895, d. May 9, 1976 |
| Mother | Arolyn Winona Prouty b. about 1902, d. October 11, 1991 |
| Charts | Descendant Chart for William Selvey |
| (Child) Birth | John Mathers was born on August 12, 1932 at MA. |
| (Deceased) Death | John died on June 24, 2003 at MA, at age 70. |
| Last Edited | October 23, 2011 |
Lily Mary Mathers
b. August 13, 1890, d. August 13, 1890
| Father | John Mathers b. about 1860, d. September 20, 1932 |
| Mother | Lily Mary Pritchard b. October 26, 1866, d. 1950 |
| Charts | Descendant Chart for William Selvey |
| (Child) Birth | Lily Mary Mathers was born on August 13, 1890 at Philadelphia, PA. |
| (Deceased) Death | Lily died on August 13, 1890 at Philadelphia, PA. |
| Last Edited | September 9, 2013 |
Lily Pritchard Mathers
b. about 1931, d. July 24, 2017
| Father | Robert Marsh Mathers b. April 17, 1895, d. May 9, 1976 |
| Mother | Arolyn Winona Prouty b. about 1902, d. October 11, 1991 |
| Charts | Descendant Chart for William Selvey |
| (Child) Birth | Lily Pritchard Mathers was born about 1931 at MA. |
| Residence | She lived in November, 2010 at 114 Grant Street, Plainfield, MA. |
| (Deceased) Death | Lily died on July 24, 2017 at Linda Manor, Northampton, MA. |
| Last Edited | September 3, 2017 |