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Mathers, George Edwin (1870-1945)
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The History of Upshur County West Virginia
From its Earliest Exploration and Settlement to the Present Time
by W. B. Cutright
Buckhannon, W. Va., July 1, 1907

Page 508

GEORGE EDWIN MATHERS, born February 7, 1870, in Buckhannon, son of
Dr. J. R. Mathers, the grandson of Rev. Edward Mathers a minister
of the M. P. Church, who came from New York and located in
Wheeling, W. Va., at first and later moved to Upshur County. His
mother was Lucinda J. Rohrbough, daughter of Jacob Rohrbough, who
was a son of Simon Rohrbough. After completing his education in the
public school of the town, he entered the lumber business, which he
has followed for the last twenty-two years, representing some of
the best firms in this part of the State. Being the only child, and
his mother having died when young, he was raised by George Stuart.

Married Clara Norris, daughter of Elias and Elizabeth Norris, who
emigrated from Virginia to Lewis county and lived there, September
20, 1891, when the ceremony of matrimony occured. Child: Ruby Bera,
born July 28, 1892.

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From Death Certificate, Upshur County, WV #4779
FULL-NAME: George Edwin Mathers
BIRTH-DATE: February 7, 1870
BIRTH-PLACE: Buckhannon, W.Va.
DEATH-DATE: April 13, 1945 (at age 75y-2m-6d)
DEATH-PLACE: 52 N. Florida St., Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV
USUAL-RESIDENCE: 52 N. Florida St., Buckhannon, Upshur County, WV
MARITAL-STATUS: Married (Clara Norris Mathers)
OCCUPATION: Lumber Inspector
FATHER: Dr. Joseph Ray Mathers (born in Wheeling, W.Va.)
MOTHER: Lucinda Rohrbaugh (born in Upshur County, W.Va.)
CAUSE-OF-DEATH: Angina Pectoris
INFORMANT: Mrs. George Mathers (of Buckhannon, W.Va.)
BURIAL: Heavner Cemetery, Buckhannon

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