He was born 13 Apr 1845 in Nash Co, NC to John E. Matthews and Nancy Pullen. On 8 May 1863 he enlisted as a Private in Co B, 13th Battalion NC Infantry in Nash Co, NC. This unit later became Co B, 66th Regt NC Infantry. Jim returned home after the war and married Susan Jane Upchurch on 6 Dec 1866 in Franklin Co, NC. They resided at Matthews Crossroads near Castalia, NC. Jim died 9 Jan 1908 and is buried in the family cemetery near his home.
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The Graphic – January 16, 1908
A Blow to Castalia
Likewise a Nash County Will Feel the Heavy Loss Sustained
After Months of Suffering Mr. James A. Matthews, a Most Estimable Gentleman, Lays Down the Burdens of a Useful Life.
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_One of the most severe blows to befall the good people of Castalia and Nash county was the death of Mr. James A. Matthews, which occurred at his home near Castalia last Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock. The intelligence of his death will be learned in all parts of Nash County with sincere regret. His death will be felt for time to come by all who so well and favorably knew him and his place in the home and the community will never be filled.
_Mr. Matthews was born and reared in this county and reached the age of about sixty-three years. In early young manhood he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Upchurch, daughter of the late Richmond Upchurch, an influential citizen of Franklin county. From this happy and blissful union there were seven children, all of whom reached their majority, but five now surviving, viz: Mrs. J. T. Taylor, of Castalia; Mrs. J. J. Sanders, of Spring Hope; Mrs. C. F. McCauley, of Castalia; Dr. T. A. Matthews, of Castalia, and Mr. J. S. Matthews, of Enfield. The happy family circle was invaded by death about three years ago, when their son, Mr. Sid Matthews, a promising young man, was stricken and died while attending school at Wake Forest, where he was preparing for the medical profession. The next blow fell in this happy home when death claimed as its victim Miss Nobie Matthews, a young lady of many sterling attributes and just budding into sweet woman-hood and who possessed a wide circle of admiring friends and acquaintances. Again the sorrows of the surviving ones were augmented by the death of Prof. C. F. McCauley, husband of Mrs. McCauley, (nee Miss Carrie Matthews) after only a few months of happy wedded life.
_For the past year, upon Mr. J. A. Matthews, the subject of this brief sketch, the hand of disease had fastened itself and, despite the efforts of medical science and tender ministering of family and friends, this fond and loving husband and father heroically battled in vain for the life he so cheerfully consecrated to those about him. His was a most exemplary life and his association with others was an inspiration. He was generous, kind, forbearing and true, and along the pathway of life took pleasure in strewing flowers that would lessen their difficulties. His home life was ideal and it was a pleasure to share its hospitality. His place cannot be filled.
_Mr. Matthews was a valued member of Morning Star Lodge A.F. and A.M., having united with the order many years ago and it was with Masonic rites that the last sad tribute of respect was paid the deceased last Saturday afternoon and when the remains were interred in the family burial ground near his late residence. There were present about fifty members of the Masonic order, representing several Lodges, besides a large crowd of sympathizing friends from all parts of the county. The impressive service was conducted by Rev. G. W. May, assisted by Mr. Buddie Williams, of the Spring Hope Lodge.
_There are hosts of friends who join The Graphic in extending to the bereaved ones sincere condolence in their hour of sore affliction.
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The Graphic – January 16, 1908
A Blow to Castalia
Likewise a Nash County Will Feel the Heavy Loss Sustained
After Months of Suffering Mr. James A. Matthews, a Most Estimable Gentleman, Lays Down the Burdens of a Useful Life.
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_One of the most severe blows to befall the good people of Castalia and Nash county was the death of Mr. James A. Matthews, which occurred at his home near Castalia last Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock. The intelligence of his death will be learned in all parts of Nash County with sincere regret. His death will be felt for time to come by all who so well and favorably knew him and his place in the home and the community will never be filled.
_Mr. Matthews was born and reared in this county and reached the age of about sixty-three years. In early young manhood he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Upchurch, daughter of the late Richmond Upchurch, an influential citizen of Franklin county. From this happy and blissful union there were seven children, all of whom reached their majority, but five now surviving, viz: Mrs. J. T. Taylor, of Castalia; Mrs. J. J. Sanders, of Spring Hope; Mrs. C. F. McCauley, of Castalia; Dr. T. A. Matthews, of Castalia, and Mr. J. S. Matthews, of Enfield. The happy family circle was invaded by death about three years ago, when their son, Mr. Sid Matthews, a promising young man, was stricken and died while attending school at Wake Forest, where he was preparing for the medical profession. The next blow fell in this happy home when death claimed as its victim Miss Nobie Matthews, a young lady of many sterling attributes and just budding into sweet woman-hood and who possessed a wide circle of admiring friends and acquaintances. Again the sorrows of the surviving ones were augmented by the death of Prof. C. F. McCauley, husband of Mrs. McCauley, (nee Miss Carrie Matthews) after only a few months of happy wedded life.
_For the past year, upon Mr. J. A. Matthews, the subject of this brief sketch, the hand of disease had fastened itself and, despite the efforts of medical science and tender ministering of family and friends, this fond and loving husband and father heroically battled in vain for the life he so cheerfully consecrated to those about him. His was a most exemplary life and his association with others was an inspiration. He was generous, kind, forbearing and true, and along the pathway of life took pleasure in strewing flowers that would lessen their difficulties. His home life was ideal and it was a pleasure to share its hospitality. His place cannot be filled.
_Mr. Matthews was a valued member of Morning Star Lodge A.F. and A.M., having united with the order many years ago and it was with Masonic rites that the last sad tribute of respect was paid the deceased last Saturday afternoon and when the remains were interred in the family burial ground near his late residence. There were present about fifty members of the Masonic order, representing several Lodges, besides a large crowd of sympathizing friends from all parts of the county. The impressive service was conducted by Rev. G. W. May, assisted by Mr. Buddie Williams, of the Spring Hope Lodge.
_There are hosts of friends who join The Graphic in extending to the bereaved ones sincere condolence in their hour of sore affliction.
He was born 13 Apr 1845 in Nash Co, NC to John E. Matthews and Nancy Pullen. On 8 May 1863 he enlisted as a Private in Co B, 13th Battalion NC Infantry in Nash Co, NC. This unit later became Co B, 66th Regt NC Infantry. Jim returned home after the war and married Susan Jane Upchurch on 6 Dec 1866 in Franklin Co, NC. They resided at Matthews Crossroads near Castalia, NC. Jim died 9 Jan 1908 and is buried in the family cemetery near his home.
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The Graphic – January 16, 1908
A Blow to Castalia
Likewise a Nash County Will Feel the Heavy Loss Sustained
After Months of Suffering Mr. James A. Matthews, a Most Estimable Gentleman, Lays Down the Burdens of a Useful Life.
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_One of the most severe blows to befall the good people of Castalia and Nash county was the death of Mr. James A. Matthews, which occurred at his home near Castalia last Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock. The intelligence of his death will be learned in all parts of Nash County with sincere regret. His death will be felt for time to come by all who so well and favorably knew him and his place in the home and the community will never be filled.
_Mr. Matthews was born and reared in this county and reached the age of about sixty-three years. In early young manhood he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Upchurch, daughter of the late Richmond Upchurch, an influential citizen of Franklin county. From this happy and blissful union there were seven children, all of whom reached their majority, but five now surviving, viz: Mrs. J. T. Taylor, of Castalia; Mrs. J. J. Sanders, of Spring Hope; Mrs. C. F. McCauley, of Castalia; Dr. T. A. Matthews, of Castalia, and Mr. J. S. Matthews, of Enfield. The happy family circle was invaded by death about three years ago, when their son, Mr. Sid Matthews, a promising young man, was stricken and died while attending school at Wake Forest, where he was preparing for the medical profession. The next blow fell in this happy home when death claimed as its victim Miss Nobie Matthews, a young lady of many sterling attributes and just budding into sweet woman-hood and who possessed a wide circle of admiring friends and acquaintances. Again the sorrows of the surviving ones were augmented by the death of Prof. C. F. McCauley, husband of Mrs. McCauley, (nee Miss Carrie Matthews) after only a few months of happy wedded life.
_For the past year, upon Mr. J. A. Matthews, the subject of this brief sketch, the hand of disease had fastened itself and, despite the efforts of medical science and tender ministering of family and friends, this fond and loving husband and father heroically battled in vain for the life he so cheerfully consecrated to those about him. His was a most exemplary life and his association with others was an inspiration. He was generous, kind, forbearing and true, and along the pathway of life took pleasure in strewing flowers that would lessen their difficulties. His home life was ideal and it was a pleasure to share its hospitality. His place cannot be filled.
_Mr. Matthews was a valued member of Morning Star Lodge A.F. and A.M., having united with the order many years ago and it was with Masonic rites that the last sad tribute of respect was paid the deceased last Saturday afternoon and when the remains were interred in the family burial ground near his late residence. There were present about fifty members of the Masonic order, representing several Lodges, besides a large crowd of sympathizing friends from all parts of the county. The impressive service was conducted by Rev. G. W. May, assisted by Mr. Buddie Williams, of the Spring Hope Lodge.
_There are hosts of friends who join The Graphic in extending to the bereaved ones sincere condolence in their hour of sore affliction.
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The Graphic – January 16, 1908
A Blow to Castalia
Likewise a Nash County Will Feel the Heavy Loss Sustained
After Months of Suffering Mr. James A. Matthews, a Most Estimable Gentleman, Lays Down the Burdens of a Useful Life.
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_One of the most severe blows to befall the good people of Castalia and Nash county was the death of Mr. James A. Matthews, which occurred at his home near Castalia last Thursday afternoon at 5:00 o'clock. The intelligence of his death will be learned in all parts of Nash County with sincere regret. His death will be felt for time to come by all who so well and favorably knew him and his place in the home and the community will never be filled.
_Mr. Matthews was born and reared in this county and reached the age of about sixty-three years. In early young manhood he was united in marriage with Miss Susan Upchurch, daughter of the late Richmond Upchurch, an influential citizen of Franklin county. From this happy and blissful union there were seven children, all of whom reached their majority, but five now surviving, viz: Mrs. J. T. Taylor, of Castalia; Mrs. J. J. Sanders, of Spring Hope; Mrs. C. F. McCauley, of Castalia; Dr. T. A. Matthews, of Castalia, and Mr. J. S. Matthews, of Enfield. The happy family circle was invaded by death about three years ago, when their son, Mr. Sid Matthews, a promising young man, was stricken and died while attending school at Wake Forest, where he was preparing for the medical profession. The next blow fell in this happy home when death claimed as its victim Miss Nobie Matthews, a young lady of many sterling attributes and just budding into sweet woman-hood and who possessed a wide circle of admiring friends and acquaintances. Again the sorrows of the surviving ones were augmented by the death of Prof. C. F. McCauley, husband of Mrs. McCauley, (nee Miss Carrie Matthews) after only a few months of happy wedded life.
_For the past year, upon Mr. J. A. Matthews, the subject of this brief sketch, the hand of disease had fastened itself and, despite the efforts of medical science and tender ministering of family and friends, this fond and loving husband and father heroically battled in vain for the life he so cheerfully consecrated to those about him. His was a most exemplary life and his association with others was an inspiration. He was generous, kind, forbearing and true, and along the pathway of life took pleasure in strewing flowers that would lessen their difficulties. His home life was ideal and it was a pleasure to share its hospitality. His place cannot be filled.
_Mr. Matthews was a valued member of Morning Star Lodge A.F. and A.M., having united with the order many years ago and it was with Masonic rites that the last sad tribute of respect was paid the deceased last Saturday afternoon and when the remains were interred in the family burial ground near his late residence. There were present about fifty members of the Masonic order, representing several Lodges, besides a large crowd of sympathizing friends from all parts of the county. The impressive service was conducted by Rev. G. W. May, assisted by Mr. Buddie Williams, of the Spring Hope Lodge.
_There are hosts of friends who join The Graphic in extending to the bereaved ones sincere condolence in their hour of sore affliction.
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