Matthew Hiram BROADUS, a son of Eli BROADUS and Saleetha Ammaline ENTREKIN, was born 19 May 1854 in Jackson County, Mississippi. Matthew Hiram BROADUS married Demaris YATES, daughter of Basil YATES and Martha BULLOCK Yates. Matthew Hiram and Demaris had nine children. Matthew Hiram died 12 September 1932 and Demaris died 13 September 1913. Matthew married 2nd., Amanda MILLER; Matthew married 3rd., Lizzie THRASH.

      i. Luelen Broadus, born 08 March 1878.

     ii. Ira Love Broadus, born 08 December 1879.

    iii. Albert Quitman Broadus, born 29 December 1881.

     iv. John Quincy Broadus, born 08 May 1884.

      v. William Prentiss Broadus, born 25 May 1888, Covington Co. MS

     vi. Christy Emeline Broadus, born 09 April 1890, Covington Co. MS

    vii. Martin VanBuren Broadus, born 24 July 1892, Covington Co. MS.

   viii. David L. Broadus, born 27 September 1896.

     ix. Della Janie Broadus, born 18 June 1898.