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Matthew Railsback

Matthew Railsback

Male 1805 - 1844  (38 years)


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  • Name Matthew Railsback 
    Birth 7 Jul 1805  Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    • Twins: Matthew and Caleb
    Gender Male 
    Family Search ID L4NR-XTC 
    Ω Residence Child 1807  Wayne, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2, 3] 
    • They settled on the White Water river, locating in the woods, and at that time Indians were numerous in the locality.
      Witness Role: Principal: [I2376] David Robert RAILSBACK
      Witness Role: Spouse: [I802] Sarah STEVENS
      Witness Role: Child: [I109] Caleb RAILSBACK
      Witness Role: Child: [I870] Edward RAILSBACK
      Witness Role: Child: [I869] Enoch RAILSBACK
      Witness Role: Child: [I877] Judia RAILSBACK
      Witness Role: Child: [I26] Mary Polly RAILSBACK
      Witness Role: Child: [I120] Matthew RAILSBACK
      Witness Role: Child: [I2413] Nancy RAILSBACK
      Witness Role: Child: [I871] William RAILSBACK
    _UID 7214C0FDACD5429DB2C26351F3A0112291AA 
    Death 6 Feb 1844 
    Person ID I120  My Genealogy
    Last Modified 27 Apr 2025 

    Father David Robert Railsback,   b. 12 Dec 1768, Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Oct 1857, Marion, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Mother Sarah Stevens,   b. 10 Dec 1773, Loudoun, Virginia, United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 5 Oct 1858, Marion, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 84 years) 
    Marriage 16 Oct 1794  [1, 4] 
    Family ID F31  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Wife Sarah Barnhill,   b. 9 Mar 1813   d. 30 Jan 1877 (Age 63 years) 
    Marriage 7 Jan 1830 
    • Caleb and his twin Matthew married sisters, Nancy and Sarah Barnhill.
    Children 
     1. Joel Railsback,   b. 19 Feb 1831   d. 24 Jan 1864 (Age 32 years)
     2. Rosannah Railsback,   b. 17 Jun 1833   d. 24 Aug 1846 (Age 13 years)
     3. Margaret Railsback,   b. 10 Jan 1834   d. 8 May 1860 (Age 26 years)
     4. Henry Railsback,   b. 26 Mar 1835   d. 15 May 1835 (Age 0 years)
     5. Amos Railsback,   b. 24 Feb 1836   d. 10 Jan 1837 (Age 0 years)
     6. Sarah Jane Railsback,   b. 19 Nov 1837   d. 27 Jul 1914 (Age 76 years)
     7. John Railsback,   b. 10 Sep 1839   d. 23 May 1864 (Age 24 years)
     8. Esther Railsback,   b. 8 Aug 1841   d. 30 Jun 1861 (Age 19 years)
     9. Nancy Railsback,   b. 21 Sep 1843   d. 18 Sep 1853 (Age 9 years)
    Family ID F21  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 7 Jul 1805 - Rowan, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsΩ Residence Child - 1807 - Wayne, Indiana, United States Find all individuals with events at this location Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S74] Bio - Railsbacks in Argos IN.

    2. [S828] Bio - Railsback William b1830.

    3. [S1336] Book - IN Wayne County History, Enoch Railsback, pp.354-355.

    4. [S1405] DAR - Steiner, Etta Railsback to David Railsback.