Strong evidence lends itself to the assumption that this is his father. Mathew Arthur, Sr. was also a veteran of the Revolutionary War. He participated in several land lotteries in Georgia and was given additional draws because he was a veteran. 9/20/98: Further research shows that he performed military service with the Georgia Militia between 1792 and 1796. His service was as a Spy with a Scout and Spies Unit of the Georgia Militia. However, according to a book written by Alex M. Hitz, 1966, titled: "Authentic List of All Land Grants Made to Veterans of the Revolutionary War by the State of Georgia" Mathew is listed as having received land in 1827. I have not had the opportunity to view any of the written records, as yet. Have sent to the National Archives for a copy of his military service records, hopefully this will turn up some interesting information.
It is fortunate that many of the Arthur's of this family stayed in proximity to one another through much of the early 1800's in Georgia. We find that Mathew, William, and Talbot Arthur all lived in the same region from the 1780's in Georgia till the 1820's. With the probate record of their father, Barnabas, it is easier to piece together their individual families. As of this date, (1/25/2000), I have yet to find any descendants of William Arthur, their brother. He died intestate in Wilkes Co., Georgia, and I have not had the opportunity to review those records. Talbot Arthur eventually moves to Mississippi, and Mathew stays in Georgia till his death in about 1836. He was living with his son, Barnabas. His wife, Caty, had died by the time of the 1830 census. Little is known about her, and it will be extremely difficult to find her maiden name without some additional information.
The following are presumed to be his sons: William Lafayette; Barnabas; Mathew, Jr.; Lewis Felix; Charles T.; Felix. After much research, I feel reasonalby confident regarding these individuals. One additional member, Richard F., is a possible sibling, however, at present no new information has come to light that would confirm this.
Regarding daughters, little information is available at this time. I am sure that there were daughters, just not able to prove it.
NOTE: The given name of Mathew comes from the Talbot side of the family. Mathew Talbot is the father of Martha Talbot, the mother of Mathew Arthur.According to the 1820 census, Mathew is over 45. And in the 1830 census for Barnabas Arthur in Habersham Co., Georgia, an older male is in the household, in the 70 to 80 age group. Since Mathew participated in the 1832 Gold Lottery, and is in no other census for 1830, unless missed by the census takers, he is possibly this older male. This would place his year of birth sometime around 1760, possibly before. Since no census exists prior to 1820 for Georgia, the task of determining his age is difficult without other evidence.
Death of Barnabas Arthur, 1802, Campbell Co., Virginia; Deed Book 6; (1802 - 1805), page 49, recorded 9 November 1802, as viewed in LDS microfilm 0031024. Barnabas Arthur was by the last will and testiment of William Arthur his father, dec'd.. died intestate leaving William Arther, Mathew Arther, Martha Arther, Jane Rowder, wife of John Rowder, Talbot Arther, Lucy McCroy(?) wife of James McCroy(?) his children and Martha Talbot his wife... intitled to said legacy... assigned to William Arther for 50 pounds 9 November 1802.
Relinquishment of Rights, 4 November 1799, Campbell Co., Virginia Deed Book 6 (1802 - 1805), page 8, as viewed in LDS microfilm 0031024. John and Jane Routin, James and Lucy McKelroy, Martha Arthur, Sr. and Martha Arthur, Jr. of Wilkes Co., Georgia and Mathew Arthur of Jackson Co., Georgia relinquish to William Arthur claim to estate of Barnabas Arthur, dec'd, formerly of Campbell Co., Virginia.
Wilkes Co., Georgia Militia; 3rd Division; Brigadier General John Clark's Command.
July 1793 to March 1794: Date of Appointment or Engagement to time engaged or served.
Number Rank NAME Remarks
8 Spy Mathew ARTHUR July 14 to August 7, 1793
Term of service, 25 days. Pay per day, 83 1/3 cents. Amount of pay, $20.83 1/3.
Matthew Arthur, Appears with the rank of Spie on a Pay Roll of scouts or spies in the service of the United States, on the frontier of the 3d division, from Fort Clarke to Bushes Fort, under the direction of Brigadier General Clarke, from July 1793 to March 1794, inclusively. Roll dated Savannah, 3 December 1795.
Wilkes Co., Miltia; 32nd Division; Brigadier General John Clark's Command.
11 July 1793 to 11 October 1794
Number Rank NAME Remarks
8 Spy Mathew ARTHUR NoneJoined when he was 16, served for 3 months.
Served in Virginia under Capt. Leftwich, Regiment Commanded by Col. Calloway. Volunteered in Bedford Co., Virginia served several tours in Virginia, arresting Tories.
Reconstructed census for Georgia. Original returns were lost when the British captured the city of Washington in 1812 and burned many of the government buildings. Deed, court and other official records were used to rebuild the census. There is another Mathew Arthur in Georgia enumerated in Wilkes Co. These are the same people. Mathew Arthur was originally granted 200 acres of land in Wilkes Co., Georgia. It is possible that Mathew never moved, just lived in area that was called Wilkes Co. and was used to create Franklin Co. by the time the reconstruction was attempted.
1820 U.S. Census for Habersham Co., Georgia:
<10 10 - 16 16 - 18 16 - 26 26 - 45 45> Total
Males 0 0 1 2 1 0 4
Females 1 0 X 0 1 1 2
Males: the 16 to 18 year old is possibly Felix, the two 16 to 26 year olds are Charles T. and Mathew Jr. Mathew being the eldest. Mathew Sr. is in the 26 to 45 group.1830 Habersham Co., Georgia Census Report:
Ages: <5 5 - 10 10 - 15 20 - 30 30 - 40 70 - 80
Males: 0 0 0 0 1 1
Females: 2 1 1 1 0 0
Males: The assumption her is that the 70 to 80 year old is Mathew ARTHUR, Sr. the father of Barnabas, William, Lewis, Felix, Charles T., and Mathew, Jr.Deed: Dated 23 January 1800; recorded 13 January 1801. Mathew Talbot of Wilkes Co., Georgia to James Gates of Franklin Co., Georgia. Witnessed: Mathew ARTHER. 24 April 1800.
Deed: Dated 20 September 1811. Between Samuel Sewel and his wife, Christian to Russell Jones. Witnessed: Mathew ARTHER.
List of Debts due to John Talbot, deceased, at the time of his death. Mathew and William Arthur are listed along with numerous others.
John Dial versus Barnabas and Mathew ARTHUR
Mathew Arthur; 200 acres; G. Taylor, C. Loiner, W. B. River.
Mathew Arther; 200 acres; Grant Taylor, Lyner, Hubards Creek; 200 acres; James Mason (?) Arthur & B., Hubards Creek.
Mathew Arthur; 350 acres; Grant Taylor; James Alason; Christopher Liner; Hubert's Creek.
Mathew Arther; 350 acres; Taylor..., Christopher Liner, Hubards Creek.
Mathew Arter: 200 acres; Unknown; C. Linear; Hubards Creek.
Mathew Arthor: 200 acres; James Mason; B. Robertson; Hubbards Creek.
Mathew Arthur: 200 acres; James Mason; Brewer; Huberts Creek.
Mathew Arthur: 200 acres; James Mason; Robison; Hubbards Creek.
Mathew Arthur: List of Defaulters.
and for: Mathew Arthur, Sr.: poll tax; adjacent to Barnabas Arthur's land.
Mathew Arthur: Capt. Barbers's District; 380 acres.
Mathew Arthur: Capt. Black's District; 350 acres, 1 slave.
5. Jane Arthur
Some references indicate her year of birth as 1762.
Death of Barnabas Arthur, 1802, Campbell Co., Virginia; Deed Book 6; (1802 - 1805), page 49, recorded 9 November 1802, as viewed in LDS microfilm 0031024. Barnabas Arthur was by the last will and testiment of William Arthur his father, dec'd.. died intestate leaving William Arther, Mathew Arther, Martha Arther, Jane Rowder, wife of John Rowder, Talbot Arther, Lucy McCroy(?) wife of James McCroy(?) his children and Martha Talbot his wife... intitled to said legacy... assigned to William Arther for 50 pounds 9 November 1802.
Relinquishment of Rights, 4 November 1799, Campbell Co., Virginia Deed Book 6 (1802 - 1805), page 8, as viewed in LDS microfilm 0031024. John and Jane Routin, James and Lucy McKelroy, Martha Arthur, Sr. and Martha Arthur, Jr. of Wilkes Co., Georgia and Mathew Arthur of Jackson Co., Georgia relinquish to William Arthur claim to estate of Barnabas Arthur, dec'd, formerly of Campbell Co., Virginia.
Death of Barnabas Arthur, 1802, Campbell Co., Virginia; Deed Book 6; (1802 - 1805), page 49, recorded 9 November 1802, as viewed in LDS microfilm 0031024. Barnabas Arthur was by the last will and testiment of William Arthur his father, dec'd.. died intestate leaving William Arther, Mathew Arther, Martha Arther, Jane Rowder, wife of John Rowder, Talbot Arther, Lucy McCroy(?) wife of James McCroy(?) his children and Martha Talbot his wife... intitled to said legacy... assigned to William Arther for 50 pounds 9 November 1802.
Talbot Arthur: 2nd Regiment; 1st Brigade; 3rd Division of the Georgia Militia. Held the rank of Private.
1830 Claiborne Co., Mississippi Census Returns:
Age: 10 - 15 50 - 60
Males 0 1
Females: 1 11820 Claiborne Co., Mississippi Census Returns:
Age: <10 10 - 16 16 - 18 16 - 26 26 - 45 45>
Male: 0 0 0 0 0 1
Female: 1 2 X 0 0 1Alexander Elliott versus Talbot ARTHUR
Letter from the Territorial Governor Holms, to the Indian Agent, Silas Dinsmoor; dated 17 july 1810 recommending approval for Talbot ARTHUR to operate a house of entertainment thru the Choctaw Nation to the State of Tennessee.
Tolbert ARTHUR John Cunningham Dist. 1799 Page 9
Talbert ARTHUR Jackson Dist. 1802 Page 3
1840 Claiborne Co., Mississippi Census Return:
Ages 60 - 70
Females: 1
24. Isham Arthur
1830 Claiborne Co., Mississippi Census Returns:
Age: 30 - 40
Males 1
SLAVES:
Ages: <10 10 - 24 34 - 36 36 - 55
Males: 1 2 4 0
Females: 0 4 2 41820 Claiborne Co., Mississippi Census Returns:
Age: 16 - 26 26 - 45
Male: 0 1
Female: 1 0
SLAVES:
Age: 14 - 26
Male: 1
Linwood Arthur indicates his first name is Richard.