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Re: Roots back to UK

dibarb65 — 2009-05-24 03:07:56Z

Hello Geoff
Are you any relation to Thomas and Mary (Adams) Matters? They came out to South Australia in 1852 aboard "Sea Park". I am a descendent of their son Thomas James Matters and his first wife Emily Novis.
I have information the Matters came from Launceston Cornwall, however Thomas and Mary were living in Plymouth before departing for Australia.
Any information would be of interest.
Cheers
Dianne from Victoria

Re: Matters Family from South Molton, Devon, England

williamsbj1 — 2008-11-15 12:24:23Z

Hi Peggy,

You may well be right. The photograph was given to me by a family member who had identified the couple as William and Rose. I have another photograph of William taken at his father's funeral in 1902 and there are some discrepancies with the photo in question. The photo I have is a family group photo, but the person who gave it to me requested that it was not published! However, I have cropped William out of the original and attach a copy for you to compare.

I would be interested if Merve can positively identify that the person in question is John Turner (Fanny's father, I presume?)I would also be very grateful for copies of any family photos you may have.

I have managed to trace the Metters family back to about 1794. I am happy to share this with you. Give me a call on my usual email williamsbj@btinternet.com.

Regards
Brian

Re: Matters Family from South Molton, Devon, England

peggymetters_1 — 2008-11-15 00:56:49Z

Have just perused your photos and Merve disputes the William Metters and Rose England one He thinks with some certainty that it is his Maternal grandparents John and Caroline/Catherine Turner David has a copy of another photo we think is rose and one we think is william

Re: Roots back to UK

netteanne — 2008-02-05 06:23:23Z

Geoff I have Joseph Matters born in 1800 in the U.K.& died in 1869

METTERS/MATTERS, Devon and Michigan and Nth/Sth Dakota

LornaHenNZ — 2006-11-23 07:39:05Z

HI,
The "lady from New Zealand" here.
Since Janice posted that last I've proved that her Isaac and my Isaac are the same person.
And found that his brother also emigrated to the States (haven't told you that bit yet Janice, only satisifed myself on that one today).
I've written up both Isaac and brother William on the web.
See http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hendersonandandrews...
and navigate from there.
Love to hear from any more descendants as William's lot is completely from census data, no live people that I've found as yet.

In addition to the known branches down from Richard Metters and Patience Pike, I also have a Jane, dtr of a Thomas and Susannah (?of Thrushelton?) to find a home for. She married another of my DAWE extended tree, a Jacob BIDGOOD and ended up in New Jersey.

Regards
Lorna

Matters of Prince Edward Island

2006-07-24 21:56:23Z

I am looking for anyone researching a William Matters who married Rose McAvinn and had children Sidney, Charlotte (married James McKinnon), Joseph, Jessie (married Hugh John Chisholm in P.E.I. in 1902) and Mary, that I am aware of.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Pat

Matters family

2005-06-13 21:18:00Z

I'm tring to research my family. my name is Matters. my ancestors are Joseph Matters sr. born in middle east 1884.
came to united states around 1885- 1890.His fathers name was james and mother mamie.If any info please contact me.

Re: Roots back to UK

Janchar — 2005-05-07 00:48:51Z

My g g grandfather Isaac Matters(Metters) {b. 1831 Beerferris, DEV, England} came from England
to Michigan, USA. A lady from New Zealand helped me with the connection in 2001. I have been ill and working on other lines so am slow getting to this message board. If you are still there, email me at rhodesrunner29@hotmail.com Be sure the subject indicated Matters genealogy.

Matters Family from South Molton, Devon, England

williamsbj1 — 2004-04-12 16:08:25Z

Seeking information on the Matters (or Metters) family from South Molton, Devon, England.
My GGrandfather was William Metters, Born S Molton 1876
married Rose England. Born Longload Somerset 1880.
His father was John Metters. Born S Molton Aug 1847, but surname on birth cert is Matters. His father was Thomas Kingdom Matters place and date of birth unknown who married a Ann Paddon. Would be grateful for any information on the latter two persons.

Re: Matters of Devonshire and Wisconsin

mpruddy_1 — 2004-02-10 01:19:50Z

William Matters is in the 1870 US census in Waukesha, WI with his wife and several children.
He is also in the 1880 in Waukesha, WI with more children added.
He is in the 1900 with two Granddaughters listed: Iva and Myrtle.
This information I have come up with purely from the census.
Census data showed her arrived in 1857. One child didn't jibe from 1870 to 1880. Lucius? turned into Gen? S
One of their grandchildren, Myrtle married my uncle Howard Ruddy in Minnesota. Unfortunately Howard is dead now and the family doesn't know who Myrtle's father and mother are. There is no 1890 so which of the three daughters is Myrtle's mother is unknown. I have the names of the children etc from the census if you would like them.

matters england

xxx3xxx3 — 2003-12-09 21:29:19Z

Hi
I am looking fo any information on Matters from England & more specifically from Devon. The lady who I need to shed light on is Mary Emma Matters mother of Laura Ceilia Deeks and wife of Frederick Walter Deeks. Th efamily had both naval and police connections around the Devon area & in Coventry. Evenif this info does not ring any bells I would love to have any Matters info, to help me with this jigsaw!
Many Thanks
Heather Cording

Looking for my family

upnorthdj — 2003-11-22 21:36:38Z

I was adopted back in 1950. My mothers family came from Montana. My fathers family came from Ierland. I don't know if Matters is my fathers name or my mothers name. My mothers family moved to a farm on the Prairies, she had a twin sister. There was a fire on the farm and my mother was the only survivor. She hichhiked to Toronto, Canada where she gave birth to me. My father belonged to the Teamsters Union.

MATTERS in Michigan from England

Janice_Rhodes — 2002-05-11 21:32:20Z

I am looking for information on my g-g grandfather Isaac MATTERS and his family. The 1870 census lists his wife Elis(z)abeth and 3 children in Portage TWP, Houghton Co., Michigan. Some questions: When did they arrive in the US? Did other family come also? When were they married? ANy help is appreciated.
J Rhodes

Erie, PA- Matters

suemoyer24 — 2002-03-01 13:20:26Z

My great grandmother was Julia Ellen Matthers, born in 1860 in Erie, PA. Her father was Jacob Matters/Matter b. 1829 in Alsaces-Lorraine. He emigrated to Erie, PA in 1847. His wife's name was Mary E.?? from Germany. She was born abt. 1832. The surname changed from Matter>Matters> Matthers> Mathers> and some changed it to Matthews, and Mathews. My Great grandmother married Laurens/Lawrence Windermeier/Wintermeyer. His father was Andrew Windermeier m. to Catherine?? both born in Germnay. I had the Erie Cemeteries send me the listings for Matters, and Matthers. I have some of your relatives listed in these cemetery listings. I can send you the information I have. E-mail me at sue@remconinc.com. I do think my Jacob is related to your Matters, but I am not sure how. He may be a brother to the Francis Matters, or the Mathias Matters. I have no idea at this point. The sponsor of Jacob in his immigration information was a Michael Miehl,of Erie. Does anyone have a Miehl in their family, or Windermeier,Wintermeyer, or any variation of that name? It is possible they were related to the Matters in another way besides marriage. I also have a current Erie, PA. phone book, and will look anything up for anyone.

Erie. PA Matters-correction

suemoyer24 — 2002-03-01 13:20:26Z

The sponser for Jacob Matter was Michael MEHL, not Miehl. Also I forgot to add that Jacob sponsored a Frederick J. KLETCH-b. 1834. Emigrated in 1853, from Germany, Saxony. Letter of intention filed in Ashtabula Co., OH. (Jefferson Twp.) 11 Feb, 1856. Certificate dated 5 Oct., 1860. Please e-mail me if you have any conections to these surnames at sue@remconinc.com

Erie, PA Matters

suemoyer24 — 2002-03-01 13:20:26Z

Hi Bob,

Thanks for your response. Do you have the cemetery listings for Matters from the Trinity or Calvary Cemeteries of Erie? I would be glad to forward you what I have.

Sue Moyer

sue@remconinc.com

Matters of Devonshire and Wisconsin

2001-08-17 07:43:39Z

matters

patriciacunningham61 — 2001-06-28 12:42:06Z

looking for sons of donald matters from millvile pa

Mathias Matters

2000-12-04 19:23:43Z

Mathias Matters was born Feb 24, 1818.
He married Margaret Matters
Their children were:
Sabina
Anna Marie
George
Anna Barbara
Charles Francis
Maria Anna
Francis
Jacob Henry
Joseph Francis (1868-1923)

Joseph married Margaret Ortner and their children were:
Peter William
Margaret Anne
Joseph Jr
Mathias
Anne
John Joseph
Walter Francis (1916-1976)

Walter was my father.
If any of these names connect with something, please let me know. I have birth years if more info is needed.

Mathias Matters

2000-12-04 09:55:37Z

Hi Sue- Do you have any information regarding brothers of Mathias Matters or the name of the village/town in Alsace-Lorraine? The information I have on my Matters from Alsace-Lorraine is: Francis Matters married to Catherine Wind (b: 22 Jul 1820 in Germany-but we think it was Alsace-Lorraine when it was German-d: 19 Sep 1901 Tonawanda, NY).

William Francis Matters III Family Line

2000-12-04 09:48:17Z

Angela-Your ggrandfather is my grandfather's brother. My grandfather is Harold Paul Matters Sr. I would love to find out more about your father and family. Pls contact me at yehat@erols.com. Thanks. I will gladly share whatever information I have with you.

Raymond Matters/Gertrude Matters Wagner

2000-12-04 09:29:39Z

I am looking for death notices for Raymond Matters and Gertrude Matters Wagner. Gertrude died in Washington DC (Mrs. James C. Wagner)and Raymond, I believe, died in Erie Pennsylvania. The date of death for each may be in the 1980s.

the family

2000-11-28 13:28:45Z

sue, i have nothing! my uncle went to erie and did some looking around, but what he found i have no idea. he passed away a few years ago. my cousin debby and her mom will probably contact you, i forwarded your last message to debby. debby's mom is the sister of the uncle that went to pa. also, i emailed to virginia who posted in the summer on the message board about you. it turns out virginia (ginger) was married to my grandfather's (harold) brother. but we have never met. please send what you have. thanks, bob

more matters

2000-11-28 08:56:22Z

ginger, sue moyer posted more names on the site yesterday, come have a look, some of the names looked familiar. bob

erie, pa

2000-11-28 08:51:58Z

sue, i passed your message to my cousin debby, some of the names sounded familiar. maybe we're related. bob

Matters

2000-11-24 11:35:55Z

This is Edward Matters born 8/19/28. Father also Edward born June 22, 1898. Had a brother Wallace who resided in Richmond Hill, and a another brother Walter whose nickname was Buster, who married a girl from France in WW II. Two more brothers, Wilson and Harold and two sisters, Rose and Ella (I think). Any connections out there?

Let me know if anything connects

2000-11-23 18:46:00Z

My dad's (Walter Matters) father (Joseph Matters) had brothers and sisters (I think) who would have had children also in the early 1900s. Let me know if there is any connection. So far I've not found any relatives. My dad lost track of his Matters relatives around 1930.

will research more

2000-11-22 10:50:35Z

My father's name is Edward Matters born in August 19?? - His father also Edward Matters born in 1901 in Long Island. I'm not sure about this history and just happend to fall into this site I will call my father and ask him more about it.

Mathias Matters Spouse

2000-10-22 20:40:14Z

In response to Debbie's querry:
Mathias matters was married to Margaret Geogler. She was born July 25, 1827 and dies March 24, 1901. Not an exact match for you but the dates are darn close.

Looking for Matters

2000-10-21 17:47:58Z

Sue-Do you know who Mathias Matters was married to? I am looking for the spouse of Catherine Wind. She was marred to a Matters and was born in Alsace-Lorraine on 22 Jul 1820. Died 13 Sep 1901 in Tonawanda, NY.

h.p. matters sr

2000-10-21 15:46:27Z

Bob, don't know about a reunion. I think everyone would like to have one but, of course, no one wants to take on the task of putting it together. I think it would be great if it could be planned when everyone (including out of staters) could be back in MD. (yehat@erols.com)

aunt peggy

2000-10-20 09:01:51Z

debby, no, i haven't talked with peggy since chub died. but brad has, guess i'll have to get what i can myself! i don't see brad that often, maybe once a year. bob (mattersbob@hotmail.com)

h.p.matters,sr.

2000-10-20 08:57:33Z

debby, get me your email address and i can send the wedding picture to you that i got from ginger.do you know if a reunion is gonna happen this year? bob

harold paul matters, sr.

2000-10-20 08:54:15Z

dianne, yes, this is my grandfather. i got a picture of his and grandmother's wedding day from ginger matters, who was married to his brother, bill! this is amazing. it is my first contact with that part of the family.

was reply to Bob-Harold Paul Matters

2000-10-19 18:37:13Z

Diane- This is my grandfather and grandmother. Geraldine was Harold's wife and died in 1969 in MD. Granddad (harold paul) died in 1986 in Hyattsville. Bob is a cousin by Harold's son Francis. My mother Mary Louise is Harold's 2nd daughter.

Harold Paul Matters, Sr.

2000-10-19 18:29:30Z

Bob-have you talked with Peggy Matters about granddad? Uncle Chub had lots of information on him as well as grandmother.

REPLY TO BOB

2000-10-10 18:08:57Z

I AM IN ERIE-ON MY HUSBANDS SIDE-HAROLD MATTERS WAS SON OF FRANCIS MATTERS-BORN IN 1858-GETTSVILLE NY-MOTHER CLARISSA JOHNSON BORN 1867 TOWANDA NY...I HAVE INFO ON HAROLD AS DEATH WAS IN HYATTSVILLE MD-WAS A NAVAL OFFICER/PRISON WARDEN WIFE WAS A GERI OR GERALDINE..?
BROTHER OF
WILLIAM
GERTRUDE (A TWIN)?
RAYMOND*OUR REALITIVE
JOHN
IF THIS IS OF ANY HELP

Matters in Australia

2000-08-31 11:36:10Z

Geoff; Would you please share with me the information that you have on the Matters at ginmatte@hotmail.com I will share with you what information and pictures that I have. Virginia Matters also known as Ginger

Matters

2000-08-30 15:53:48Z

Bob Matters My husband's name was William Francis Matters and he was born in Erie In 1922. His father was also named William Francis Matters and he was married before. I believe he had a son named Harold. Please contact me at ginmatte@hotmail.com. I have one picture of My husband's father. He died when my husband was 5 year old. I would love to share any information that I find with you.

from erie

2000-08-30 14:31:58Z

my grandfather, harold, born 1897, left erie, pa in 1919 to join the navy. he had brothers john and will and probably others. after ww2 he settled in dc area bob

reply to sue

2000-08-30 14:19:44Z

my grandfathers family came from alcase lorraine (sorry i misspelled it )!!!i think it was his father or grandfather.

erie, pa

2000-08-30 14:09:25Z

my family came from erie, pa. my grandfather, harold matters, left in 1919 and joined the navy. after retiring at end of ww2 settled in dc area. any info on the past would be greatly appreciated..thanks, bob matters

sisters

2000-08-30 14:03:15Z

i have two sisters, born in 1952 and 1956. one was taken at birth and adopted out. we only found out about her about 2 years ago. but her name is not jessica. are you another sister i don't know???? bob

english connection

2000-08-27 01:17:04Z

I have to get in touch with my elder brother Trevor Matters in Whyalla South Australia. He is at the moment custodian of that info. Will be in touch soon.
Geoff

England Matters...

2000-08-25 18:08:34Z

Hi, my name is Kim, and i live in Canada. My grandpa came to Canada in the early 1900's from England. That is where we get lost in our family history. Some think that one of them was involved in england's coast gaurd before they came to Canada.

I too am looking for history on the Matters family, so any information that you have, would you please share it with me?
Thanx.

Roots back to UK

2000-08-20 17:24:39Z

My name is Geoff Matters, Born in Whyalla South Australia. I have access to some Australian history of the Matters Faminly but would like to go back further to the UK.
Has anyone any history to share ????

William Francis Matters

2000-08-17 21:57:11Z

Angela Matters; Please contact me at ginmatte@hotmail.com My husband who was William Francis Matters had a son named William Francis Matters but was not raised by his biological father. They both were born in Pen. I would love to share any information that I have. Virginia Matters

family tree

2000-08-17 20:35:00Z

What an amazing coincidence....My father is named William Francis Matters too...
He was born on June 6th 1948..... I don't know about any other members of the family...
that is how I ran across your Message Board...If you get any more information on
any family members alive or dead...I would really appreciate it.

Matters

2000-06-19 23:21:07Z

My husband's name was William Francis Matters and I believe his father's name was William Francis Matters. They were from Erie, Penn. does anyone know any history on the Matters?

Harvey Matters

indianastaffing — 2001-06-27 05:03:52Z

Info on Harvey Matters