Mattoon - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: My line

kmattoon — 2009-10-20 00:31:39Z

Ellen,

I have been researching the family name for many years. Gershom's son Gershom was born Mar 27,1746 in Hebron Ct. He married Mehatible Fuller Jan, 17,1771. He died in Salsbury Ct in 1774. His Son Christopher was born in Salsbury Ct.April 17, 1773 and he died in Canaan Columbia Cty. New York March 8, 1843. When he moved to New York I am not sure. My Line is Phillip;John;Eli;Elias;Charles Henry;Kenneth Orson; Erwin Charles;Me...My email address is k_mattoon@hotmail.com I would love to have a copy of your Gedcom file so I may include it with my research.

Mattoon Family in Atwater, Ohio 1800"s information

tinamann1972 — 2009-07-27 01:31:07Z

Please visit http://atwaterhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com/ for more information

Polly Mattoon

morcoco — 2009-07-26 16:07:43Z

It is often quoted that Isaac Rugg married Polly Mattoon, b. Hampshire Co. MA in 1769 (dau. of Abel Mattoon and Mary Allen). If Mary Allen was born in 1756, she would have been 13 years old at the birth of Polly.

I wonder if this might be inaccurate, and that he married Polly Mattoon, listed as born in Athens, Windham Co. VT 10 Apr 1778 (IGI). I also have seen a marriage date of 18 Mar 1778 for Abel Mattoon and Mary Allen.

Does anyone have info to resolve these questions?

morcoco

Re: My line

kmattoon — 2009-06-22 00:48:38Z

Ellen, my line goes from Phillip John Gershom Eli. However I have been researching the entire tree. Gershom was born in Deerfield, His son Gershom (mother Abigail Chappell) was born in Hebron Ct. in 1746. He died in Salsbury Ct, in 1774. Gershom (mother name (Jemima Abel) was born in Mass. in 1720, I have no other info on him.

Re: Mattoon Family

kmattoon — 2009-06-22 00:36:55Z

If you view my tree, you will find an Oliver Perry Mattoon and his family. TheMattoonFamily. I hope this helps.

Re: Mattoon Family

SylviaRadford28 — 2009-03-21 19:51:20Z

How can I help you? My maiden name is Mattoon. There are several Oliver Perry's.
Sylvia

Re: Mattoon family in Oswego, NY

Rodjr732 — 2009-03-19 01:38:57Z

Abner Mattoon's obituary in the Oswego Daily Times gives his birthdate as Oct. 15, 1814. It also states that he was the son of Henry Mattoon. Does this fit in anywhere?
Does anyone know of any connection between Abner and the Newell or Lawrence families? In her 1887 will, Sarah H. Coats of Syracuse, daughter of John and Avis (Lawrence) Newell, makes bequests to Caroline N. Mattoon of Oswego, describing her as "wife of my cousin Abner C. Mattoon."

Alfred Mattoon- Richland Co., OH

Margaret_Mattoon — 2009-02-21 22:46:33Z

Looking for info on Alfred Mattoon, who lived in Cayuga Co, NY and then in Richland Co, OH in 1830's. Wife was Zulima Van Fleet Bigelow.

Re: Electa Mattoon

ro_fleury — 2008-05-01 19:51:37Z

My gg-grandmother is Electa Adaline Mattoon (1816-1864)
dau of Charles Mattoon (1780-1857)
son of Joel Mattoon (1748-1787)
son of Nathaniel Mattoon (1725- ?)
son of John Mattoon ((1689-1754)
son of Philip Mattoon (1655-1696)

We also have a 'Mattoon' Genealogy book compiled with the information of the family past 1860 added.
Hope this helps you...

Re: Mattoon and Miller Families, Geneva KS

jknower1 — 2008-03-21 13:22:23Z

I HAVE AN EDWARD MATTOON WHO MARRIED PEARL LOUISE THEIR DAUGHTER DOLRES JANINE MARRIED A GARY LAWRANCE MILLER THESE MATTOON RESIDED IN NEW YORK DO YOU KNOW IF THERE IS A CONNECTION DOING THIS FOR A FRIEND j-knower@yahoo.com

Re: John Mattoon & Thankful Stebbins - Franklin County, Ohio

jalcat — 2008-01-06 00:05:49Z

From the April 1907 Old Northwest Quarterly p 134 (reprinted in "Our Ancestors of the Westerville area, a Genealogical History" Harold Hancock, Ed 1981)

"John Mattoon and wife, Thankful Stebbins, and his two brothers, Seth and Anson, came from Chelsea, Vt., to Worthington, Ohio in 1806, and he, with wife, removed to the northwest section of Blendon township in 1808."

I live in the area and could take photos of the stones, I know a couple are in poor shape. (one is Orren Matton who died in 1823, son of J & T, another is an infant of Willis)

There is also an Austin Stebbins buried in Pioneer Cemetery, don't know if he is related to Thankful or not.

Mattoon Family

GaryMaplethorpe63 — 2007-12-09 23:40:53Z

I am looking for help on locating Oliver Perry Mattons family.

Har/ Hubbartus

PJ_Mathon — 2007-09-17 23:25:08Z

For your Information//Not sure how this fits but may help you. Hubartus Mattoon born abt 1627 in England

Phillip Mattoon born abt 1653/ Father- Hubartus Mattoon/England born 1628 England / Mother Mary Washington

This is the only time I have seen Mary Washington listed.

I do not know if this is the Philip of Deerfield history' but I suspect it is.. I suspect this Philip's dad.

For your serches try Chisenbury,Wiltshire,Eng.
Tidworth, Wilshire,Eng.
Milaton Wiltshire, Eng.
Many are from these areas.

Some names....-

Tomas Maton 10.23.1678 Father;Robert Maton of Chisenbury,Eng
Mother- Priscilla ? of Eng.
Wife.. Katherine Nash of Salssibury,Wiltshire, Eng

William Maton 1623-Father Francis Maton of N. Tidworth, Wiltshire, Eng.-- Mother Dorothie Sadler

other CCounties are Aldenbury, Enford, Durnford, Milston Wiltshire, Eng.

SOME SPELLINGS>>> MATEN- MATON- MAYTON- MATTON- MATTIN- MATTEN-MATTAN- MATHON
Good Luck

I search all connections to MATHON/ PENDERGAST/ APRIL/ FRITZE/ BLANCHETTE

NOTE: this is random information from many years of search. My information was lost many years ago and partially restored. Lost many sources. SORRY

Har/ Hubbartus

PJ_Mathon — 2007-09-17 23:25:07Z

Har/ Hubbartus

PJ_Mathon — 2007-09-17 23:25:05Z

Har/ Hubbartus

PJ_Mathon — 2007-09-17 23:25:04Z

Har/ Hubbartus

PJ_Mathon — 2007-09-17 23:25:03Z

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

PJ_Mathon — 2007-09-13 04:48:45Z

For your Information//Not sure how this fits but may help you. Hubartus Mattoon born abt 1627 in England

Phillip Mattoon born abt 1653/ Father- Hubartus Mattoon/England born 1628 England / Mother Mary Washington

This is the only time I have seen Mary Washington listed.

I do not know if this is the Philip of Deerfield history' but I suspect it is..

For your serches try Chisenbury,Wiltshire,Eng.
Tidworth, Wilshire,Eng.
Milaton Wiltshire, Eng.
Many are from these areas.

Some names....-

Tomas Maton 10.23.1678 Father;Robert Maton of Chisenbury,Eng
Mother- Priscilla ? of Eng.
Wife.. Katherine Nash of Salssibury,Wiltshire, Eng

William Maton 1623-Father Francis Maton of N. Tidworth, Wiltshire, Eng.-- Mother Dorothie Sadler

other CCounties are Aldenbury, Enford, Durnford, Milston Wiltshire, Eng.

SOME SPELLINGS>>> MATEN- MATON- MAYTON- MATTON- MATTIN- MATTEN-MATTAN- MATHON
Good Luck

I search all connections to MATHON/ PENDERGAST/ APRIL/ FRITZE/ BLANCHETTE

NOTE: this is random information from many years of search. My information was lost many years ago and partially restored. Lost many sources. SORRY

Mattoon and Miller Families, Geneva KS

2006-10-14 03:49:17Z

Looking for information on the following MATTOON and MILLERS, Geneva, KS ca. 1902:

Jonathan MATTOON, father of Matilda "Tillie" MATTOON Gray. Tillie married Henry North GRAY. Children Carlton, Carrie, Lucy and Sadie. Lucy GRAY married to Orin F. MILLER. Possible aunts to Lucy GRAY Miller: Lucy J. MATTOON, Josena MATTOON or Harriet MATTOON Williams.

These people are shown in a photo I have along with other relatives (Gray, Leavitt, Marsh, Mattoon, Miller) taken in Geneva, Allan Cy, KS 1902/03.

Information will be appreciated.

Mattoon; Stuben, New York

2006-04-03 00:35:20Z

Re: Mattoon; Stuben, New York

2006-04-03 00:34:42Z

Lucia Mattoon and her mother

2005-12-09 04:14:12Z

Have reason to believe that Lucia Mattoon (b- abt 1836) was the daughter of Mary _____, (b-abt 1808) and that they lived in Northfield, Massachusetts in about 1836-1843-ish. Also have reason to believe that Mary married again to Samuel E. Ford in Northfield, Massachusetts, and went to live (with her Mattoon daughter) in West Troy (now Watervliet), Albany Co., New York in about 1843-ish, with new husband Samuel E. Ford. I need some help with this one, folks. If anyone has any more info, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

Obit: Floyd E. Mattoon b. 18 Sep 1883 d. 20 Sep 1966

2005-12-09 04:12:54Z

Obit: Courier, Bath, NY; 22 Sep 1966
Funeral services for Floyd E. Mattoon, 83, of Avoca RD 1, will be held in the Bond Funeral Home in Avoca Friday at 2pm, with the Rev. Bruce Pray officiating.
Burial will be in Howard Cemetery.
Mr. Mattoon, a retired farmer, died Tuesday in the Ira Davenport Memorial Hospital.
A Native of Wallace, he was born 18 Sep 1883, the son of Charles and Mary Cook Mattoon.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Elma M. Mattoon; two daughters, Mrs. Goldie Austin of Kanona and Mrs. Helen Wightman of Tarrytown; a son, Charles of Avoca; one brother, Guy Mattoon, of Albany; and three children.
Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, today, 2-4 and 7-9 pm
spouse Alma I. "Elma" Miller d/o Peter & Harriet E. (McBeth) Miller

Obit: Goldie E. (Mattoon) Austin b. 27 Apr 1912 d. 23 Jul 1972

2005-09-15 00:53:58Z

Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY; 24 Jul 1972
BATH - Mrs Goldie E. Austin, 60, of Kanona died Sunday at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester after a long illness.
She was employed in the cafeteria at Haverling Central School and was a member of the Kanona Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Lavern, a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Jessup of Bath; a sister, Helen Wightman of Terrytown; a brother, Charles Mattoon of St. Croix, the Virgin Islands.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday at 2pm at teh Kanona Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery, Avoca.
Arrangements by the Bond Funeral Home in Bath.
father Floyd A. Mattoon b. 18 Sep 1883 d. unknown
moher Alma I. (Elma) Miller b. 26 Feb 1886

Obit: Lelah (Leah Carol) J. (Mattoon) Johnson Major b. 07 Jul 1923 d. 1972

2005-09-11 15:39:28Z

Obit: The Leader, Corning, NY 1972
AVOCA - Mrs. Lelah J. Major, 49, of Rt 15, Avoca, died Friday night at the Bethesda Community in North Hornell after an extended illness.
She was born July 7 1923 in the Town of Wheeler, daughter of Carl and Pearl Partridge Mattoon.
Prominent in Ladies of the Moose work, she was a member of the Women of the Moose Lodge 765 in Hammondsport, past senior regent of the Women of the Moose, past star recorder of the Chapter of the Moose, graduate of the Friendship of the Moose, and graduate of the College of the Regent of the Moose.
Mrs. Major also was a member of the Avoca Methodist Church, a member of the Avoca American Legion Auxiliary, a member of the Hammondsport Firemen's Auxiliary and a graduate of Avoca Central School.
She is Survived by her husband, Howard "Red" Major, at home; her parents; three sons, Harold Johnson 3rd, Donald Johnson of Bath, and James Johnson of Avoca; two daughters, Mrs. Patricia Hopkins of Avoca, and Mrs. Barbara Rice of Bath; a brother, Warren Mattoon of Avoca; 14 grandchildren.
Calling hours will be at the Bond Funeral Home in Avoca today from 7 to 9 pm and Sunday from 5 to 9 pm.
Moose memorial services will be Sunday at 8 pm at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be Monday at 10 am at the funeral home, the Rev. Clair Statham, pastor of the Hammondsport Methodist Church, officiating.
Burial will be in the Valley View Cemetery at Avoca.
from my records, Jean Kay Morse
1st husband Harold Johnson Jr. d. 1977

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

2005-09-02 14:51:29Z

Dear Roland,
I will let everyone know if I find him. I believe he may have landed in this country in Portland Maine. From where he came and who his parents are is unknown to me at this time. I will keep up the search with the rest of you.
God Bless,
Angie

Re: Lydia Mattoon b. 1757

2005-08-11 01:11:45Z

Leanne, I believe Alan is right. I think Lydia b. 1757 is the daughter of Philip[Philip, Gershom, Philip]. Phillip Mattoon married Eliner Roberts in 1751 in Hebron CT. First son born Hebron was Able 1752, then came Sylvanus, Nathan, Lydia, Sarah and Rufus. In 1774 Phillip and Elinor signed a church covenant in Hartwood [near Washington MA]. Phillip married again after his wife died to Martha Spencer who was a widow. That took place 28 Oct. 1783. Philip"s family traveled north to the Berkshires and could have had Lydia in NY which is not far away. Hope this helps. If I can help let me know.

Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

2005-08-08 15:22:30Z

Hello,
I am searching for any information on the parents of Philip Mattoon who married Sarah Hawks in Deerfield, Massachusetts about 1677. I believe his father may have been Hubertus Rupert Robert Hijbrecht Mattoon. Where he was from or his parentage is unknown to me. Any further help on this line would be greatly appeciated.
Respectfully Yours,
Angie

Re: SARAH MATTOON B. 4/25/87 DEERFIELD1704

2005-08-08 15:13:42Z

Hello,
You said that Sarah Mattoon did not marrie Matthew or Zacharah ...........I beleive you are incorrect in this as Zacharah Field is my (however many) great grandfather and His wife, Sarah Mattoon is my great (?) grandmother.

I do not know the answer to your question about how long she was in captivity by the Indians or when she returned as I just recently found my connection to this family and the rich history of Deerfield, Massachusetts.

Respectfully Yours,
Angie

Re: Lydia Mattoon b. 1757

2005-06-23 18:49:09Z

Strong probability it is either Philip or Abel Mattoon, sons of Gershom Mattoon.

Re: Lucia Matoon and her mother

2005-02-09 02:13:12Z

It did not come through. Try sending it to QQTimberline@aol.com and see if that location works better.

Thanks, as I anxious to find out if Mary was Samuel Ford's 2nd wife, or the housekeeper that was in between wife #1 and #2.

Re: Lucia Matoon and her mother

2005-02-08 23:04:57Z

I directly sent you some information, I hope you received it. If not, please contact me and I will try to resend.
Ellen

Re: SARAH MATTOON B. DEERFIELD1704

2004-08-22 23:12:14Z

Floyd,
Thanks for your reply. Makes some sense, did not know she was redeemed for money. The story says she escaped to a monestary in Quebec. Have not been able to confirm that.
Don

Re: Polly Mattoon

2004-05-25 00:09:49Z

Tracy,

That's kind of you to post all that information. Interesting, too. Killed in a barn-raising?! How terrible. Dutch Hill War?

Yes, the reference is a book that was done on the family in 1965 by Donald & Lillian Mattoon. Do a search on either bookfinders.com or Amazon under Mattoon and it should come up. It's been reprinted but not updated.

William T. Mattoon is in there showing 2 more children, viz., James Ward Mattoon, b. 6 Jul 1897; d. 10 Mar 1951; and, William H. Mattoon, b. 15 July 1900.

Happy Hunting & keep at it!

Paul

SARAH MATTOON B. DEERFIELD1704

donald29 — 2004-07-18 23:27:56Z

UPDATING REQUEST FROM MANY YEARS AGO..
Please e-mail me if you have any information. Thanks

My sixth great grandmother was Sarah Mattoon Fields. Born April 25, 1687. Died
March 21, 1752. Married Zechariah Field Dec. 31,1711. I have some information about
Sarah Mattoon. She was 17 when captured by Indians at Deerfield Mass. on Feb. 29,1704.
She was taken to Canada. I do not know when she was returned. She was engaged to
Matthew Clesson when captured. However, Zechariah had proclaimed his love for her.
Matthew was killed by Indians at Deerfield on June 9, 1709. I believe she was with the
Indians for 5 years and then escaped to a convent in Montreal for two years, before
returning to Mass. According to the story, Sarah left the Indians on June 9, 1709. the
same day that Matthew was killed. Also, I understand that Sarah received some
inheritance from Matthew. She had been reluctant to return because she loved Zechariah
and was engaged to Matthew. The fact that she did not marry Matthew and did marry
Zechariah, seems to lend some credit to the story.
I want to know how long she was in Canada. I would appreciate any help.

Re: Philip Mattoon

LeanneWiese — 2004-08-03 23:52:55Z

Hi Stewart!
Do you know who the parents of Lyda Mattoon is in the following:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~maberksh/towns/washington/wm.html
WASHINGTON, MA MARRIAGES.
TO THE YEAR 1850.

MATTOON, Abel and Mary Allin, Mar. 18, 1778.*
Aranah and Theodotia Green, Nov. 27, 1814.*
Lyda and Anthony Eames, Sept. 12, 1781.*
Philip and Martha Spencer, wid., Oct. 28, 1783.*
Rufus and Abiah Bryant, Mar. 13, 1788.*
Rufus and Jerusha Taylor, Jan. 9, 1806.*

I am trying to establish her family of origin.
Sincerely,
Leanne Wiese

Re: Rufus Mattoon, Washington, Mass.

LeanneWiese — 2004-08-03 23:26:40Z

Hi Alan!
Did you find parents and siblings of Rufus Mattoon?
I found the following in case you haven't seen these:

http://www.rootsweb.com/~maberksh/towns/washington/wd.html

WASHINGTON, MA DEATHS.
TO THE YEAR 1850
MATTOON, Henry, s. Rufus, fever, Oct. 2, 1842, a. 18 y. 2 m.
, Rufus, m., old age, Apr. 30, 1844, a. 84.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~maberksh/towns/washington/wm.html
WASHINGTON, MA MARRIAGES.
TO THE YEAR 1850.

MATTOON,
Abel and Mary Allin, Mar. 18, 1778.*
Aranah and Theodotia Green, Nov. 27, 1814.*
Lyda and Anthony Eames, Sept. 12, 1781.*
Philip and Martha Spencer, wid., Oct. 28, 1783.*
Rufus and Abiah Bryant, Mar. 13, 1788.*
Rufus and Jerusha Taylor, Jan. 9, 1806.*

I am trying to find the parents of Lyda (I believe this could be Lydia) Mattoon. It is interesting that Abel Mattoon and Mary Allin are married in the same area. I almost wonder if all the Mattoons here are siblings or else if Marry Allin is a second marriage for Abel.
Looking forward to your comments.
Sincerely,
Leanne Wiese

Lydia Mattoon b. 1757

LeanneWiese — 2005-05-21 00:59:37Z

Looking for the parents of Lydia Mattoon b. 1757. She m. Anthony Ames (Eames) 12 Sept 1781 in Washington, Berkshire Co., MA. She may have been b. in Verona, Oneida, New York, but I have no proof. Any help with this is appreciated.
Leanne Wiese

Re: Mary Allen and Abel Mattoon

@@wellslm@intrstar.net — 2005-07-21 22:09:10Z

My line is Phillip, Gershom, Abel, Abel, Jeremiah, George Henry, Leroy, Irwin, me, etc. I have the Mattoon book which I bought at Barnes and Nobles for like 56 dollars. Has all this info in it. Or I can give you it plus more if you E-mail me. What is your line?

Re: SARAH MATTOON B. DEERFIELD1704

@@wellslm@intrstar.net — 2005-07-21 22:09:10Z

Much has been written of this cousin of mine till she is a romantic legend. Anyone reaching this point may very possibly have things said or written that are not true. The only facts I have found can be found several places including in the FIELD genealogy. They are she left the indians June 6, 1709, was redeemed with money and left sometime after that. She returned home sometime before Dec. 31, 1711, because she married your mr FIELD on that date. Hope this is of some help.

Re: SARAH MATTOON B. DEERFIELD1704

@@wellslm@intrstar.net — 2005-07-21 22:09:10Z

There are two books out you would enjoy reading on this subject. One written by Sarah's pastor John Williams, is "Redeemed Captive Returning to Zion", this is about the capture of himself and 100 or so others in the raid that took Sarah. The second is a modern look back at the incident in a book by John Demos telling the story of the "Unredeemed Captive" the preachers daughter. Thanks for the reply and good luck in your search.

Re: Charles Mattoon

lindsay948 — 2004-09-02 21:32:16Z

Angeline Matoon married Charles H. Gotham November13th 1844 in Herman, St. Lawrence Co. NY. They had 10 children I am searching her parents and have found nothing so far.

Re: John Mattoon & Thankful Stebbins - Franklin County, Ohio

jgmoore143 — 2007-09-03 17:56:59Z

One more item of confusion. Did this John Matton leave the Mass. area, move to Vermont for a short while before moving on to Ohio? I've seen historical references saying that he came from VT. Also, some of is early children may have been born in VT (e.g. Willis Matton, for one).

Thanks.

Jim

John Mattoon & Thankful Stebbins - Franklin County, Ohio

jgmoore143 — 2007-09-03 17:33:08Z

I have just discovered their tombstone in the West Pioneer Cemetery, Westereville, Blendon Township, Franklin County, Ohio. It shows John Mattoon died 9 June, 1843 in his 77th year and Thankful Stebbins died 31 Oct, 1861 in her 88th year.

Can anyone confirm that John Mattoon was the son of Philip Matton and Hannah Stratton from Northfield, Franklin County, Mass. Birth dates seem consistent with children of Philip and Hannah, although many of the listings show John and Thankful dying in Mass. I'm not sure that is true.

Also, that this Thankful Stebbins is the daughter of Moses Stebbins and Dorcas Hale from Wilbraham, Hampden Cty, Mass.

John and Thankful show up in the 1830 and 1840 census records in Blendon Twshp, Franklin Cty, Ohio. Thankful also shows up in the 1860 census - same location. I've also found land records and children's marriages that support that John and Thankful were in Franklin Cty, Ohio.

Appreciate any help in sorting this out. Thank you.

Jim

Evangeline Mattoon

hathor20 — 2005-05-24 17:50:05Z

Hi,
I am looking for information on my relative Evangeline Mattoon, from Ireland, married around 1889 to a Casper Houck. They later moved to Ontario, Canada in 1903. If this sounds familiar to anyone I would love to hear from you. Thanks!

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

rolandh5 — 2005-09-02 02:14:33Z

If you find anything let the rest of us know please. Hubartus is everyone's dead end.

Re: Edmond Matoon

mboydbrave1 — 2004-12-12 05:06:47Z

We may have corresponded before, but I am researching the family of Emma Leona Matoon Burdick. She married Linn Wilson Burdick and had three children, Catherine Estelle, Donella, and Richard. I would like to know more about Edmund Matoon's family. Thank you.

land purchased by Frank W. Mattoon

iamearthangel77 — 2005-09-21 22:09:14Z

I have the original certificate No. 199 that describes the land purchased by Frank W. Mattoon of Gage Co.,NE dated June 1, 1882 and signed by President Chester A. Arthur. If someone would like a copy just contact me at: iamearthangel77@yahoo.com

Re: Electa Mattoon

RickNettesheim — 2006-07-30 21:39:50Z

Richard,

I forgot to mention in my reply that my Orinda MATTOON moved to Jefferson county, Wisconsin in about the spring of 1844. I have a strong hunch that Orinda & Electa new each other and may have been related - cousins, or perhaps even sisters. I'm still trying to work out the details of Orinda's immediate family. The details are very sketchy, but based on 1820 census for Augusta township in New York, I believe Orinda's father might have been Charles.

Rick Nettesheim

Re: Electa Mattoon

RickNettesheim — 2006-07-30 21:19:59Z

Richard,

While researching my Mattoon family in the Stockbridge, Madison county, NY area, I came across an Electa Adaline MATTOON listed on the transcribed membership list for the Augusta Congregational Church. I believe this church was originally the Presbyterian Church of New Stockbridge, Madison county, NY (organized in Oct. 1818) which then changed its form of government on 15 July 1836 and became the Congregational Church of Munnsville, Madison county, NY. The only other bit of interesting information on the membership list entry for Electa is that in parenthesis, it says "now Foster" next to her name. Two other Mattoon females are listed as well - Mercy Mattoon (died 1848) & Lorinda [sic Orinda] Mattoon (now Goodrich). Orinda is one of my direct ancestors. This membership list was on file at the Fryer Memorial Museum in Munnsville, NY.

Perhaps this is the Electa you're looking for and gives you a little more info on where to look for her & what her married name was.

Best wishes,

Rick Nettesheim