EDWARD D. MATHEWS HERTFORD － Edward D. Mathews, 78, died Thursday morning at his home near Hertford. He was a native and lifelong resident of Perquimans County; son of Billy and Sarah Collins Mathews; husband of Mrs. Massie. Ward Mathews; and a member of the Woodland Methodist Church. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include four sons, Nathan Mathews of Winfall, Mathew (Pete) Mathews Miami, Fla., and Charles and Floyd Mathews of Hertford; three stepsons, Walter Williams of Elizabeth City and Alphonsa and Claude Williams of Hertford; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Stanton, Winfall, and Mrs. Ray White of Hertford; one step daughter, Mrs. W. H. Mathews, Elizabeth City; and one sister, Mrs. George Benton of Hertford, and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Woodland Methodist Church by the Rev. R. Meekins, pastor. Burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery. Raleigh, North Carolina The News and Observer 09 Dec, 1955 Page 41 Obituary for EDWARD D MATHEWS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Edward D. Mathews, 78, died on 8 December 1955 at his home near Hertford. A native and lifelong resident of Perquimans County, he was the son of Billy and Sarah Collins Mathews and husband of Mrs. Massie Ward Mathews. He was a member of the Woodland Methodist Church and had a large family. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: Funeral services were conducted on 9 December 1955 at 1:30 p.m. at the Woodland Methodist Church by the Rev. R. Meekins, pastor. Burial was in Cedarwood Cemetery. ### The Edited Obituary EDWARD D. MATHEWS HERTFORD Edward D. Mathews, 78, died Thursday morning at his home near Hertford. He was a native and lifelong resident of Perquimans County; son of Billy and Sarah Collins Mathews; husband of Mrs. Massie Ward Mathews; and a member of the Woodland Methodist Church. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include four sons, Nathan Mathews of Winfall, Mathew (Pete) Mathews Miami, Fla., and Charles and Floyd Mathews of Hertford; three stepsons, Walter Williams of Elizabeth City and Alphonsa and Claude Williams of Hertford; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Stanton, Winfall, and Mrs. Ray White of Hertford; one stepdaughter, Mrs. W. H. Mathews, Elizabeth City; and one sister, Mrs. George Benton of Hertford, and 25 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Woodland Methodist Church by the Rev. R. Meekins, pastor. Burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Edward D. Mathews | |---------|-------------------------------------| | Age | 78 | | Birth | 1877 (estimated); Perquimans County | | Death | 8 December 1955; near Hertford | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------| | Edward D. Mathews | Decedent | Hertford, NC | | Mrs. Massie Ward Mathews | Spouse | Hertford, NC | | Billy Mathews | Parent | Unknown | | Sarah Collins Mathews | Parent | Unknown | | Nathan Mathews | Child | Winfall, NC | | Mathew (Pete) Mathews | Child | Miami, FL | | Charles Mathews | Child | Hertford, NC | | Floyd Mathews | Child | Hertford, NC | | Mrs. Raymond Stanton | Child | Winfall, NC | | Mrs. Ray White | Child | Hertford, NC | | Walter Williams | Stepchild | Elizabeth City, NC | | Alphonsa Williams | Stepchild | Hertford, NC | | Claude Williams | Stepchild | Hertford, NC | | Mrs. W. H. Mathews | Stepchild | Elizabeth City, NC | | Mrs. George Benton | Sibling | Hertford, NC | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Edward D. Mathews was a native and lifelong resident of Perquimans County. 2. He was a member of the Woodland Methodist Church. 3. The obituary mentions that he had 25 grandchildren.