James Matthews was buried in Friends Church Cemetery, 503 West Hill Avenue, Friendsville, Tennessee 37737. James Matthews was born 12-10-1750, in North Carolina. Died 7-6-1802, Blount County, Tennessee. Married Susannah Laughlin. Served in Continental Army from North Carolina. Mary Blount Chapter placed a DAR marker in 1932 and the military marker in 1976.