Mathews, Charles Lewis, 1824-1864.

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Charles Lewis Mathews (1824-1864) was the son of Judge George Mathews (1774-1836), justice of the Superior Court of the Territory of Orleans (1806-1813) and the Supreme Court of Louisiana (1813-1836), and Harriet Flower Mathews. His grandfather was General George Mathews (1739-1812), who fought in the Revolutionary War. Charles L. Mathews married Penelope Stewart (1828-1897) of Woodville, Mississippi, and they had five children: George (1849-1859), Charles S. (1853-1923), Harriet (1856-1921), Sarah (Sallie) (1859-1934), George (1860-1907), and William Fort (1862-1882). The family resided at Butler Greenwood Plantation. William Fort attended Episcopal High School of Virginia in Alexandria, Va. Sarah (Sallie) married James Alexander Ventress (1853-1912), a Mississippi planter who moved to Louisiana after their marriage in 1901. Harriet married Samuel McCutchon Lawrason. Charles S. Mathews attended the Virginia Military Institute for two years (1869-1871), then returned to Louisiana and assisted his mother in the management of Greenwood Plantation. He subsequently made his home at Georgia Plantation near Raceland.

From the description of Charles L. Mathews family papers, 1797-1898 (bulk 1840-1872). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122467760

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associatedWith Mathews, George, 1774-1836. person
associatedWith Mathews, Harriet Flowers. person
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associatedWith West Feliciana Parish (La.). Military Board. corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Georgia Plantation (La.)
Greenwood Plantation (La.)
Lafourche Parish (La.)
West Feliciana Parish (La.)
Rapides Parish (La.)
Coco Bend Plantation (La.)
East Baton Rouge Parish (La.)
Chaseland Plantation (La.)
Louisiana
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Blacksmithing
Cotton growing
Freedmen
Plantation life
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
Slaves
Sugar growing
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Plantation owners
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Birth 1824

Death 1864

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