John Richard Mathewson

ID # 2537, (1837-)
FatherJames Mathewson
MotherEmma Beal Hare (1811-1873)
BirthJohn Richard Mathewson was born in 1837 at Sheerness, Isle Of Sheppey, Kent. 
MarriageHe married Eliza Gladwin on 10 October 1861 at Bromley, St Leonard, Middlesex County.
1861. Marriage solemnized at the parish church in the parish of Bromley St. Leonard in the County of Middlesex.
Nbr.246. 1861 Oct 10.
John Richard Mathewson, full, bachelor, sailer. Residing Bromley. Father James Mathewson, mariner.
Eliza Gladwin, full, spinster. Residing Bromley. Father Robert John Gladwin, cook at West Ham. A word following 'West Ham' is written illegibly, but is believed to be Essex.

Witnesses: James Mathewson and Elizabeth Mathewson.(Elizabeth's first name is not written very legibly, but appears to be 'Elizabeth').
 
NoteAt least initially, we only know of John from his marriage registration. There is evidence to suggest that he was born in 1837 at Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, England. 
Last Edited21 Nov 2020