Matthew Stovell
b. circa 1841, d. 13 August 1871
- Father: John Stovell b. circa 1804, d. 12 May 1878
- Mother: Sarah A. Brooks b. circa 1816, d. between 1870 and 1878
- Matthew Stovell was born circa 1841 in Pennsylvania.
- John Stovell and Sarah A. Brooks appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Other members of the household included Matthew Stovell, Mary Ann Stovell, James Stovell and John William D. Stovell. Also in the household were two domestic servants.
- He was a medical student, according to the 1860 census.
- The following appeared on 29 December 1863 in The Philadelphia Inquirer: (Annapolis, Md., Dec. 26) Assistant-Surgeons Matthew Stovell and William S. Ely have received a leave of absence, the former for twenty days and the latter for fifteen days, by special order head-quarters Middle Department, Eight Army Corps, Baltimore, Md.
- The following appeared on 12 March 1864 in The Sun: (Annapolis, March 10) Dr. Matthew Stovell, acting assistant surgeon, and for some time past on duty at the General Hospital, Division No. 1, Naval Academy, has been detached and ordered to report for duty at Fort Delaware.
- John Stovell and Sarah A. Brooks appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Other members of the household included Matthew Stovell, Mary Ann Stovell, James Stovell and John William D. Stovell. It appears that Mary Ann is identified as Sallie Stovell, age 17, in the 1870 census.
- He was a physician, according to the 1870 census.
- At the time of his death Matthew Stovell was living in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, at 3810 Spruce Street.
- Matthew Stovell died on 13 August 1871 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- He was interred at The Woodlands Cemetery, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.
- Last Edited: 19 Dec 2010