Matson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Morris Matson b. 1830's in PA.

hgosnell — 2009-11-07 15:16:01Z

Looking for any information on Morris Matson born in the
1830's in PA., married Jane (Gosnell?), they lived in Union Co., NJ.

Thank you
Harold Gosnell

Re: Uriah Matson born about 1745 in Loch Swilly, County Donagel, Ireland

genmiller1 — 2009-10-01 15:44:57Z

There were many Matsons from Loch Swilly. I do not know any of the lines except my line. I know for a fact that my line was not in Canada. If you have information that connects these two lines I would very much like to know the link. My Uriah had brothers but, no one seems to have any information on who they were. Thank you.

Re: Uriah Matson born about 1745 in Loch Swilly, County Donagel, Ireland

genseeker58 — 2009-10-01 15:44:02Z

I am currently looking at a Matson family in Palgrave, Peel, ON, Canada. It says Hugh Matson married to Mary Harkness/Harkniss/Hartwell, came from Donegal. Hugh would have been born abt 1799 in Donegal and came to Canada after the youngest son, Robert Henry was born in Ireland in 1842. Children in order of birth: John, Isacc, Eliza, David and Robert Henry, were all born in Ireland.

Ellen

Re: Looking for Ada or Angeline Matson in Ohio

shawn_m_pierson — 2009-10-01 15:42:03Z

Roberta,

I'm actually researching both as they are both parts of my ancestry, and the Pierson side is proving to be the most difficult. The only information I have has been given to me by my uncle. I've been thinking of putting another message on the Pierson family forum to get additional information on them, because I have no information other than the names of Joseph W Pierson's parents.

Re: Looking for Ada or Angeline Matson in Ohio

robertaevelyn — 2009-10-01 15:40:24Z

Are you researching the Matson family or the Pierson family
Perhaps you could give me some data on John Pierson the father of Joseph Pierson? His date of birth and where and his date of death and where and the same for Leanna Sharp.
My husband is of the Matson line.
Roberta

Re: Looking for Ada or Angeline Matson in Ohio

shawn_m_pierson — 2009-10-01 15:39:01Z

Thanks greatly for that information. It was a big help and I was able to go back further now.

Looking for Ada or Angeline Matson in Ohio

shawn_m_pierson — 2009-09-23 02:20:40Z

I'm looking for ancestors. The two individuals I have are:
Ada June Matson
b.31 Jul 1868 Ohio?
d.30 Dec 1941 Ohio?
She married Joseph W Pierson

Her mother was:
Angeline Matson
b.1846 Ohio?
She was supposedly divorced. Her other children are:
Reuben Matson
Franklin Matson
Leslie Matson
Ella Matson

I couldn't find anything about these folks online anywhere, so if anyone has any additional information for me I would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks,

Shawn Pierson

Re: Looking for Ada or Angeline Matson in Ohio

guyrossjr1 — 2009-09-21 12:35:56Z

Angeline Matson's maiden name was Mason. Angeline Mason Matson was born 24 Sep 1846 Clinton Co., Ohio and died 16 Sep 1889 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio at the home of her daughter Ella. Angeline married John Franklin Matson b. 5 Oct 1843 in Clinton Co., Ohio and d 22 Dec 1915 in Clinto Co., Ohio. Both are buried at the New Antioch Cemetery, Clinton Co., Ohio.

Children:
All born & Died in Clinton Co., Ohio unless otherwise noted.
1. Charles J. Matson b. 26 Feb 1863, d. 28 Feb 1900 married
Belle Boyer 22 May 1890 Clinton Co., Ohio
2. Reuben L. Matson b. 3 Sep 1865 d. 11 Jun 1882 near Reesville, Ohio
3. Samuel R. Matson b. 2 Sep 1866 & d. 16 Apr 1926 married Phylabena Bennie 'Matson' about 1913
4. Adda Matson b. 31 Jul 1868 & d. 27 Dec. 1941 m. Joseph W. Pierson 26 Mar 1885
5. Franklin Lewis Matson b. 4 Jan 1870 & d. 31 Mar 1950
married Ella Lavera Sawers 16 Jul 1901
6. Lester Matson b. 28 Apr 1871 & d. Nov 1940 Cincinnati, Hamilton Co., Ohio. married Pearl Webber 1913
7. Ella Matson b. 9 Oct 1874 married Mr. Kelly
my e-mail is wrong above, drop the 1 after jr.

Re: Cleveland Matson - of New York, moved to Michigan abt 1870

Metzgersdog — 2009-09-15 14:43:11Z

He moved to Mayfield Twp. in Lapeer County.

Hope this helps.

Re: Cleveland Matson - of New York, moved to Michigan abt 1870

cjspicnitsu — 2009-09-10 06:48:35Z

Where to Michigan did he move? I'm from Houghton, MI in the Upper Peninsula and my father was Matson.

Unknown Matson

jblair1987 — 2009-08-23 15:55:07Z

I am looking for.. well.. the actual name of Unknown Matson.
She was my great-great-grandmother.
She married George Almquist and they had 6 children: Fritz (my great-grandfather), Glenn, Margaret, Elve, Grance and Elizabeth.
Anything would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Jennifer Blair
j.blair1987@yahoo.com

Re: Captain Thomas Matson came from Nova Scotia in 1851

dibden1 — 2009-07-22 11:08:21Z

William Matson was born in Sweden, in 1939 Ben Matson his wife and daughter - Iris and her son - Stan Kite travelled the world and met William Matson with the intention of finding out as to wether we were related. They concluded that there was no relationship. My views are and they are 99% that we were originally from Hull, England.
Regards
Ken

Re: Capt John Matson/Dearborn co Ind

meadowss74 — 2009-07-10 02:05:44Z

I am a descendant of Captain John Matson from North Bend Ohio. I have a local history book. In it it tells how young William Fuller age sixteen along with his father was captured by Indians at the mouth of the great Miami while building a fish dam. They were working with Captain John at the time. There is nothing else stated about anyone else being there. This happened in August of 1791.

Capt John Matson/Dearborn co Ind

2009-07-10 02:03:53Z

I am interested in the Matson family settling in this area and those who they were working with. Our William Fuller help put in a fish dam Would appreciate any information. Thank you.

Re: MATSON from Wigtonshire - James Matson b 1746

2009-05-25 19:13:17Z

Mochrum is in Wigtonshire on the west coast, it is only a small town.

Re: MATSON from Wigtonshire - James Matson b 1746

2009-05-25 19:12:33Z

My Matson family came to colonies before 1740 from Scotland. Could you tell me where in Scotland Mochrom is and could it be connected to James Matson b1746 d1826 of Bourbon Co. Ky. USA?

Re: MATSON from Wigtonshire - Belva Ann Matson

2009-05-25 19:11:45Z

I have a name in my family tree of a Belva Ann Matson, on my fathers side, all i know is she was born April 19, 1857 Died March 17, 1935. In Rockridge, Ill. Does this name mean anything to you? Please let me know..

Re: MATSON from Wigtonshire - Belva Ann Matson

2009-05-25 19:09:59Z

Any Information on Belva Ann Matson Please send to Boo7322@aol.com.

Re: MATSON from Wigtonshire - Belva Ann Matson

2009-05-25 19:09:13Z

Read an E-mail from an Katie about Matson name, not sure if its same one your looking for. Do you have any more information on Belva Ann Matson.Please let me know..

Re: MATSON from Wigtonshire - Belva Ann Matson

2009-05-25 19:08:46Z

Was she an immigrant from sweden? the time frame is right for her to be a relative, but the area is off. I'm looking primarily in wisc. or mn.

Re: MATSON from Wigtonshire - Belva Ann Matson

2009-05-25 19:08:11Z

Sorry this doesn't ring any bells

MATSON from Wigtonshire

2009-05-25 19:03:56Z

My Matson's came from Mochrum WIG in Scotland before arriving in Adelaide Sth Aust. in 1851.

Re: Descendants of Rev William Agur Matson, of Port Byron, NY - born 1819

KATEOCONNOR — 2008-07-21 13:49:46Z

My grandfather was the son of Rev Wm A Matson's ADOPTED son Charles T. Matson.

CLL

flipper@atlanticbb.net

Re: Descendants of Rev William Agur Matson, of Port Byron, NY - born 1819

DEC405 — 2008-07-21 14:16:24Z

I made an email to flipper@atlanticbb.net re Adeline Bigelow
and more.

Re: Descendants of Rev William Agur Matson, of Port Byron, NY - born 1819

DEC405 — 2008-08-04 14:16:23Z

Never heard of on Eddie. Catherine Marble Matson married
James B Post, JR. I have tracked Post down the line to
William and James of this era and tried to communicate with them and other other Post possibilities in MA---NO JOY! Post types out of the Rev Matson do not appear to be interested in genealogy.
It is ever thus!

Re: Descendants of Rev William Agur Matson, of Port Byron, NY - born 1819

DEC405 — 2008-08-04 13:59:02Z

Thanks. I could not easily copy and paste the Obit into
my machine for the Rev Matson. Tons of extra stuff,
inserted into the copy and paste exercise by ?? Ancestry,
was taking much time to bring it back to the basic Obit.
Please send me an Obit copy via email DEC405@comcast.net

Do you have ANYTHING on Laura Frances' mother? Adeline
Bigelow. Obit, mention of birth, birth place, parents?

Re: Descendants of Rev William Agur Matson, of Port Byron, NY - born 1819

DEC405 — 2008-08-02 19:11:50Z

That last msg should say MA NO JOY!

Re: Cleveland Matson - from Cortland

RayaMatson — 2009-04-06 18:56:01Z

my family is also from the cortland area

Re: Descendants of Rev William Agur Matson, of Port Byron, NY - born 1819

mishwahr — 2008-08-04 13:58:24Z

Rev. Matson's Obit, from the March 22, 1904 Utica Herald Dispatch:

The Rev. Dr. W. A. Matson.
The Rev. Dr. W. A. Matson, the first rector of Calvary Church, this city, is dead at his home at Richmond
Hill, Queens County. He was pastor of Calvary Church, this city, from 185S to 1855.
William Agur Matson was born at Port Byron, Cayuga County, April 14, 1819. He was educated in the Utica Academy and Geneva, now Hobart College. He studied for the Episcopal
ministry, being ordained priest by Bishop DeLancey In 1647, his first charge being at Grace Church in Waterville,
this county. Subsequently he waa at New Hartford and Calvary
Church, Utica, with the missionary stations of Whltesboro and Oriskany under his charge. He built St. John's Church in Whltesboro and the first Calvary Church, and afterwards enlarged the latter edifice. Then he went to the parish of Grace Church In Lockport and later to St. Matthew's in Jersey City. This church was destroyed by fire and was rebuilt under Doctor Matson's pastorate. Leaving St. Matthew's he went to Trinity Church, Roslyn, L. I., and his last charge was the Church of the Resurrection, Richmond Hill. He retired from the active service of the ministry
about 1892 and had since made his home at Richmond Hill. For about 12 years Doctor Matson waa secretary of the diocese of western New York and for 1-2 years was secretary of the Society for the Promotion of Christianity Amongst the Jews. For 15 years he was editor of the Gospel Messenger
of Utlca and later of the Church Journal of New York. He was a member of the Alhpa Delta Phi and Phi Beta Kappa fraternities. Doctor Matson was the author of "Sketches of
Dingle Parish," "Boys of Ellenwood School," and "The Adversary," a study in Satanology. July 10, 1847, Doctor Matson married Laura Frances Marble of Port Byron, who is living. He leaves two daughters, Frances Matson and Catherlne, wife of James B. Post, both' of whom live at Richmond Hill.

MATSON Nelle C 1891-1986, Tarrant Co., Texas

t42Arlington — 2009-03-16 18:40:42Z

MATSON Nelle C 1891-1986

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James Matson family of Knox Co., IL 1870-1939

Dennis_Appell — 2008-09-09 04:51:28Z

My great-grandmother Goldie Mae MATSON (1897-1963) married Harold P. Grant (1878-1925). Goldie was one of ten children born to James MATSON (1870-1939) who married Mary Ann GLADFELTER (1875-1924). James and Mary Ann are buried together in the Victoria, IL Cemetery. (I have ephotos of the gravestones for those interested...)

The ten children were (in no particular order):
Edward - married Grace KENNEY - they had a daughter Myrna who married a Leonard Quanstrom of Galva. Edward had a second wife Mabel ?.

Joseph - married a Glona ? who moved to Leroy, IL with their daughter Mary Ann after Joseph's death.

Leonard - married a Hazel ?

Glenn E. - (13 Jan 1911 - 28 Feb 1956, served as Ssgt at Company HQ for the 605 Tank Destroyer Battalion in WWII. Committed suicide - Buried in Victoria Cemetery.

Kenneth - married a Pauline ?, lived in Elwood area. Also served in Army in WWII.

Sarah - had a daughter Betty out of wedlock; later married Clarence HICKS.

Ella - married Charlie Moshur of Galva (no children).

Lucy - married Bert Daniels - children: Harold, Velma, Beverly.

Susie -

Goldie Mae - 1897-1963 (my great grandmother) married Harold P. Grant; they lived in the Victoria/Lafayette area of Knox Co. with 4 children: Helen (my grandmother) (12 Jul 1916 - 17 Apr 1993) married Lawrence Philip Appell (23 Jan 1911 - 24 Feb 1991) on 27 Feb 1935, 4 children; Mildred married Glen Jones, 2 children; Howard married Corrine ? - 2 children; Maxine married Milford Leroy Appell (9 Oct 1912 - 22 Sep 1990) on 28 Jun 1940, 2 children.

I would be happy to hear from any one with additional information on the James MATSON family, or the GLADFELTERS, or anything from their descendants. Thankyou.

Re: Descendants of Rev William Agur Matson, of Port Byron, NY - born 1819

rayany65 — 2008-08-04 14:02:16Z

did you ever hear of a relative eddie who had a motor cycle then killed himself? my aunt was telling me about her cousin eddie thanks

Re: Descendants of Rev William Agur Matson, of Port Byron, NY - born 1819

rayany65 — 2008-08-04 14:17:17Z

ok thank you all i know he was the son of ralph from that same area

Re: John MATSON born 1857 from Finland/Russia to Omaha Nebraska

cmmatso1 — 2009-04-19 13:39:46Z

HI I am Carolyn Matson I have done alot of genelogy on the matson side. Several Volumes of it. Would love to share info with you. I am the granddaughter of Albert John Ruth brother

Re: John MATSON born 1857 from Finland/Russia to Omaha Nebraska

cmmatso1 — 2009-04-28 22:50:04Z

On Hilda side I have info on her 2 great grandparents about 1731 I have a total of 10 generations

Re: John MATSON born 1857 from Finland/Russia to Omaha Nebraska

cmmatso1 — 2009-04-28 22:46:55Z

I Have nothing on the John side. I would to see what u have my email is cmmatso@msn.com & iif you can email your phone number to you. I love to talk on the phone.

Carolyn Matson

Re: Death of Ms. Helen A. Matson in Japan 1915

rjohnson881 — 2008-06-27 23:15:20Z

Mr. Ellison,

Is this the same record that can be ordered from the Dept of State or from the NARA depending on the death date?

http://travel.state.gov/family/family_issues/death/death_600...

http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/vital-records/american-dea...

If so, can you provide some more details on what kind of research you do to "locate the record" that the person interested can't do themselves by just using one of the above two resources?

Rhonda
MATSON Board Admin

Matthew MATSON d. 17 May 1912 - Kansas City, MO

JohnWOBrien — 2008-10-23 19:15:14Z

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Saturday, May 18, 1912

DEATHS IN KANSAS CITY.

Matthew MATSON, a painter, died yesterday morning at his
home, 2107 Madison Avenue. He was 70 years old. He was
born in Sweden and had lived in Kansas City thirty-five years.

He is survived by his widow and eight children. The children
are: Mrs. Ivah ROBERTS, Mrs. Eola ROYSTON, Hazel,
Rachel, Thomas, George and Ruth MATSON, all of this city,
and Charles MATSON of Leavenworth.

Funeral services will be at the home at 2 o'clock Monday
afternoon. Burial will be in Mount Washington Cemetery.

======================================================
(I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate
knowing if you found this posting helpful.)
johnobrien@kc.rr.com
======================================================

neirbo8

MATSON John J 1894-1959, Tarrant Co., Texas

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-03 01:43:50Z

MATSON John J 1894-1959

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,340 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Peter Matson aka Peter Sprit

LynneGrantFaller — 2008-09-07 02:24:32Z

I am very stuck with my Peter Matson aka Peter Sprit. Would the woman from these boards from years ago who lived in Geneseo please contact me?

You have an amazing amount of information and I lost your phone number! I am so very stuck right now.

Lynne

Re: James Matson family of Knox Co., IL 1870-1939

LynneGrantFaller — 2008-09-07 02:08:07Z

Dennis, This is your cousin Lynne, I trust you have filled in all the blanks with the information I have sent you.

I am looking for our great grandfather's information, Peter Matson and his wife Christine.

Lynne

Re: Peter Waldermar Matson - Swedish?

aapmglenn — 2008-12-02 13:43:03Z

It's definitely scandinavian or germanic. It really depends upon when this individual lived. There was a King Waldemar of Denmark, and the name "Waldemar" translates to "sea of trees" in German or it can also mean something that's been obscured by trees. The Matson name is one of those names which is found in Denmark, Scotland, Sweden, and Norway. Since the borders of these scandinavian countries changed so drastically it's my guess that this Peter may have come from the Schleswig-Holstein are of what is today Gemany. The area has gone back and forth between Denmark and Germany for a 1000 years and the names get muddled. It's also curious that Peter had a middle name. That is not a scandinavian tradition that I know of, and again points to Peter being a Schleswiger or a Holsteiner. Hope that helps?!

Re: John MATSON born 1857 from Finland/Russia to Omaha Nebraska

johnrose7515 — 2009-04-28 22:46:33Z

Hi Carolyn,
So good to hear from you! I have done much research on Ruth's side and I have all documentation going back to about 1730 - Olof Gudmundson and Ingrid Grotarson. I was very fortunate that my Aunt was able to supply information about Hilda Johanson.

BUT, I have nothing on the Matson side. I would love to see what you have. I'm aware of John and Anton Matson (brothers) and their parents name - M. Rontella Matson and Mary Luse. But that's it!

Are you the one that posted family trees for August Edward and Albert John?

Thanks, Rose

Thanks, Rose

Re: William Matson, sea capt. Matson Lines - born 1847 Sweden

akwildfire — 2008-12-02 03:56:36Z

I found William Matson in Who's Who on the Pacific Coast, A biographical complilation of notable living comtemporaries west of the Rocky Mountains, Harper Publishing Company 1913. It does not give a middle name. It states: William Matson, Capitalist. Born Sweden October 18, 1840. Edu. public schools, Sweden. Came to American 1863. Was Capt. on San Francisco Bay on schooner "William Frederick"; built "Emma Claudian" to run to Sandwich Islands, 1882, which was the beginning of Matson nav. Co. (now pres). One of the builders of pipe line from Gaviota to Santa Maria oil fields. Coalinga to Monterey; sold interests to Associated Oil Co., after operating 5 years. Organized Honolulu Oil Co.; Dri., Merchants Exchange; Pres., Honolulu Consolicated Oil Co.,Commercial Petroleum co., Atlas Wonder Mining Co., Dir. Natl Ice Co. Honolulu Plantation Co., Paauhau Sugar Plantation o. Consul of Sweden. Clubs: Pacific Union, Behemian Commonwealth.The same basic information is in Who was Who in America, A Companion Volume to Who's Who in America Vol. 1, 1897-1942. His death date is given as 11 Oct 1917.I understand from a Swedish researcher that his given name there was Wilhelm Matsson and he was born in Lysekil in 1849. It has always been family history that he was related to my grandmother's family, but I have not yet connected them. If you need more info, please write akwildfire@aol.com.

Re: Captain Thomas Matson came from Nova Scotia in 1851

ushka32 — 2009-05-25 19:06:42Z

I replying to your very old post about the ancestry of Captain Thomas Matson (my great great grandfather. Did you know that the Matson shipping line from the 19th Century was started by William Matson who was born in Sweden. Do you think there could be a link between this Matson and Captain Thomas Matson- or is it just a coincidence that both Matson families were in the shipping industry? Just a thought though no proof found yet to establish the link.

Re: MATSON families in Dorset,Danby,Rupert,VT areas

Mamiesmail1 — 2009-05-03 01:43:01Z

FOUND line of JABEZ MATTESON b. RI-d. VT >EBENEZER MATTSEON & ELIZABETH b. RI.>ENEBENZER MATTESON >HENRY(CAPT.)lived RI >HENRY b, Demark>FRANCIS b. Denmark

Re: MATSON families in Dorset,Danby,Rupert,VT areas

Mamiesmail1 — 2009-04-30 10:06:23Z

NEW EMAIL
mamiesmail@gmail.com

Re: PHYLINDA MATSON (1817-1897 probably VT) m. OLIVER HAZELTON

Mamiesmail1 — 2009-04-30 10:03:52Z

new email address mamiesmail@gmail.com

Captain Thomas Matson came from Nova Scotia in 1851

dibden_1 — 2009-05-25 19:05:05Z

My Captain Thomas Matson came from Nova Scotia in 1851 with a shipload of scottish settlers, led by a Rev. Norman Macleod. He settled in South Australia.

Captain Thomas was married in Halifax NS in 1841. Trying to find out where he came from before this. He was born in approx 1819.

Re: Cleveland Matson - from Cortland

bjmatson1 — 2009-04-05 22:04:29Z

I am a cousin of yours. I am descended from the Edwin Matson Family whose homestead is now the Tyoga Country Club outside Wellsboro, Pa. My relatives now have our history back to William of Orange! Please feel free to email me at bjmatson@gmail.com. Thanks and good to know you!