Pembroke, Genesee Co. on the 30th ult. Col.
Abraham Matteson, aged 50.
Gazette Advertiser 1829-1832
No date found on paper published date but found February 9, 1831 just below entry.
Col. Abraham Matteson, son of Abraham and Lydia (Hopkins) Matteson, was born in Bennington, VT, in 1781. He married Betsey Woodard, of the same town, and came to Onondaga County, thence to Darien with an ox-team with a horse ahead, in 1808, and settled in the woods north of Darien, where he built a log cabin. Having little means he took the land on contract. He was a private in the War of 1812, and was mustered out as Colonel. He was prominent in civil affairs, was a member of Assembly, magistrate for 15 years, and held other offices. He died in 1831. Mrs. Matteson died in 1870. They had nine children. The father Abraham Sr. , came to Darien soon after his son, and resided near him. He died in 1819. His wife died in 1829. Norman fourth son of Abraham, was born in Darien, May 21, 1810, and has always lived in the county. He had a common school education married Sarah Ann Smith, and has always been a farmer. In addition, he has been for about 15 years an extensive dealer in cattle and hogs, shipping from his vicinity and Chicago to Albany, New York and Boston. He has been supervisor two terms. Their only son was accidently killed by a pistol shot at the age of 26 years.
From: Gazeteer and Biographical Record of Genesee County, New York. Edited by F.W. Beers. J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N.Y. 1890
In Pembroke on the 30th ult. Col Abraham Matteson aged 50 years. A violent Paralytic shock on the 28th deprived him of sense and motion, in which condition he continued until he died.
In the late war with England, Col. Matteson was an active and merritorous Officer- after which, he twice represented this country in the state legislature, and for many years acted as a Magistrate. He also filled several other public stations, and at the time of his death held the office of Commissioner. His public duties were discharged with firmness and fidelity, and he was justly esteemed as a good neighbor and a faithful friend - Com.
Spirit of the Times, Batavia, NY Tuesday, Feb 1, 1831
Abraham Matteson, aged 50.
Gazette Advertiser 1829-1832
No date found on paper published date but found February 9, 1831 just below entry.
Col. Abraham Matteson, son of Abraham and Lydia (Hopkins) Matteson, was born in Bennington, VT, in 1781. He married Betsey Woodard, of the same town, and came to Onondaga County, thence to Darien with an ox-team with a horse ahead, in 1808, and settled in the woods north of Darien, where he built a log cabin. Having little means he took the land on contract. He was a private in the War of 1812, and was mustered out as Colonel. He was prominent in civil affairs, was a member of Assembly, magistrate for 15 years, and held other offices. He died in 1831. Mrs. Matteson died in 1870. They had nine children. The father Abraham Sr. , came to Darien soon after his son, and resided near him. He died in 1819. His wife died in 1829. Norman fourth son of Abraham, was born in Darien, May 21, 1810, and has always lived in the county. He had a common school education married Sarah Ann Smith, and has always been a farmer. In addition, he has been for about 15 years an extensive dealer in cattle and hogs, shipping from his vicinity and Chicago to Albany, New York and Boston. He has been supervisor two terms. Their only son was accidently killed by a pistol shot at the age of 26 years.
From: Gazeteer and Biographical Record of Genesee County, New York. Edited by F.W. Beers. J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N.Y. 1890
In Pembroke on the 30th ult. Col Abraham Matteson aged 50 years. A violent Paralytic shock on the 28th deprived him of sense and motion, in which condition he continued until he died.
In the late war with England, Col. Matteson was an active and merritorous Officer- after which, he twice represented this country in the state legislature, and for many years acted as a Magistrate. He also filled several other public stations, and at the time of his death held the office of Commissioner. His public duties were discharged with firmness and fidelity, and he was justly esteemed as a good neighbor and a faithful friend - Com.
Spirit of the Times, Batavia, NY Tuesday, Feb 1, 1831
Pembroke, Genesee Co. on the 30th ult. Col.
Abraham Matteson, aged 50.
Gazette Advertiser 1829-1832
No date found on paper published date but found February 9, 1831 just below entry.
Col. Abraham Matteson, son of Abraham and Lydia (Hopkins) Matteson, was born in Bennington, VT, in 1781. He married Betsey Woodard, of the same town, and came to Onondaga County, thence to Darien with an ox-team with a horse ahead, in 1808, and settled in the woods north of Darien, where he built a log cabin. Having little means he took the land on contract. He was a private in the War of 1812, and was mustered out as Colonel. He was prominent in civil affairs, was a member of Assembly, magistrate for 15 years, and held other offices. He died in 1831. Mrs. Matteson died in 1870. They had nine children. The father Abraham Sr. , came to Darien soon after his son, and resided near him. He died in 1819. His wife died in 1829. Norman fourth son of Abraham, was born in Darien, May 21, 1810, and has always lived in the county. He had a common school education married Sarah Ann Smith, and has always been a farmer. In addition, he has been for about 15 years an extensive dealer in cattle and hogs, shipping from his vicinity and Chicago to Albany, New York and Boston. He has been supervisor two terms. Their only son was accidently killed by a pistol shot at the age of 26 years.
From: Gazeteer and Biographical Record of Genesee County, New York. Edited by F.W. Beers. J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N.Y. 1890
In Pembroke on the 30th ult. Col Abraham Matteson aged 50 years. A violent Paralytic shock on the 28th deprived him of sense and motion, in which condition he continued until he died.
In the late war with England, Col. Matteson was an active and merritorous Officer- after which, he twice represented this country in the state legislature, and for many years acted as a Magistrate. He also filled several other public stations, and at the time of his death held the office of Commissioner. His public duties were discharged with firmness and fidelity, and he was justly esteemed as a good neighbor and a faithful friend - Com.
Spirit of the Times, Batavia, NY Tuesday, Feb 1, 1831
Abraham Matteson, aged 50.
Gazette Advertiser 1829-1832
No date found on paper published date but found February 9, 1831 just below entry.
Col. Abraham Matteson, son of Abraham and Lydia (Hopkins) Matteson, was born in Bennington, VT, in 1781. He married Betsey Woodard, of the same town, and came to Onondaga County, thence to Darien with an ox-team with a horse ahead, in 1808, and settled in the woods north of Darien, where he built a log cabin. Having little means he took the land on contract. He was a private in the War of 1812, and was mustered out as Colonel. He was prominent in civil affairs, was a member of Assembly, magistrate for 15 years, and held other offices. He died in 1831. Mrs. Matteson died in 1870. They had nine children. The father Abraham Sr. , came to Darien soon after his son, and resided near him. He died in 1819. His wife died in 1829. Norman fourth son of Abraham, was born in Darien, May 21, 1810, and has always lived in the county. He had a common school education married Sarah Ann Smith, and has always been a farmer. In addition, he has been for about 15 years an extensive dealer in cattle and hogs, shipping from his vicinity and Chicago to Albany, New York and Boston. He has been supervisor two terms. Their only son was accidently killed by a pistol shot at the age of 26 years.
From: Gazeteer and Biographical Record of Genesee County, New York. Edited by F.W. Beers. J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N.Y. 1890
In Pembroke on the 30th ult. Col Abraham Matteson aged 50 years. A violent Paralytic shock on the 28th deprived him of sense and motion, in which condition he continued until he died.
In the late war with England, Col. Matteson was an active and merritorous Officer- after which, he twice represented this country in the state legislature, and for many years acted as a Magistrate. He also filled several other public stations, and at the time of his death held the office of Commissioner. His public duties were discharged with firmness and fidelity, and he was justly esteemed as a good neighbor and a faithful friend - Com.
Spirit of the Times, Batavia, NY Tuesday, Feb 1, 1831
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