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William Smith Mattoon

katsbaan — 2015-05-17 16:20:33Z

Looking for evidence of the maiden name and parentage of the wife of William Smith Mattoon (1807-1865) of Canaan, Columbia co, NY.

She is said* to have been Margaret Short (1811-1863), and to have been a sister of Phoebe Catherine Short (dau of Peter W Short & Margaret Hasbrouck, bpt. 12 Apr 1817 in Woodstock, Ulster co, NY) wife of William's brother Benjamin Mattoon.

* Manhood and Patriotic Awakening in the Civil War: The John E Mattoon Letters, 1859-1866 --- a fascinating book, but with some errors in the family tree info.]

I've seen plenty of info from trees and gedcoms and published family genealogies, but have yet to find a verifiable source.

Andrew Mattoon

usamattoon — 2014-09-11 02:15:48Z

Trying to find the parents for Andrew Mattoon. He was born in New York and moved to Attica, Lapeer, Michigan.

Re: Mattoon family in Oswego, NY

barbarapoleo — 2013-12-22 14:34:48Z

Alan,
I'm extremely interested in the information you've uncovered that Lydia (Clough) Mattoon was a daughter of John and Dolly (Lawrence) Clough. A cousin of our line, Sarah (Newell) Coats of Syracuse, N.Y., granddaughter of my ancestor Benjamin Lawrence, named Abner C. Mattoon executor and heir in her will and refers to him as "my cousin." I've felt for a while that the relationship must be through the Lawrence family rather than the Newells or Mattoons since Lydia named her son by Oren Monroe, George Lawrence Monroe. Your information appears to confirm this. I suspect that Dolly (Lawrence) Clough is the Dorothy Lawrence born July 29, 1766 in Groton, Mass., daughter of Isaac and Mary (Bailey?) Lawrence, and that her brother Benjamin, born in Groton July 15, 1761, is my ancestor. According to The Genealogy of the Family of John Lawrence, by John Lawrence (1857) and Claremont, N.H. cemetery records, several families of Lawrences from Groton settled in Claremont. Do you have any additional information on Dolly or the Lawrences? I'm happy to share any info. I have, either through this board or by email at Rodjr732@aol.com.
Many Thanks,
Rodney Dillon

Re: Mattoon family in Oswego, NY

alanmattoon55 — 2013-11-21 03:55:44Z

Henry Mattoon and Lydia Ann Clough are the parents of Abner Clough Mattoon and Charles Clow Mattoon. Lydia Ann Clough is the daughter of John Clough, of Colchester, VT, and Dolly Lawrence, of Claremont, NH. Siblings of Lydia Clough include Nathaniel Clough, Sally Clough, Olive Clough and Benjamin Clough. Lydia Clough married a second time, Oren Monroe, after Henry Mattoon died approximately in 1828. Most of this information was found in John Clough's Revolutionary War Pension documents and some of Abner C. Mattoon's biographies. I still suspect Henry Mattoon to be a son of John and Chloe Mattoon but I have no prove. Does anyone have any information on Henry Mattoon?

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

AZMurphyBrown — 2013-09-19 14:19:25Z

The Mattoon book indicates that Philip Mattoon, b. 1729 adopted a grandson Charles Mattoon, b. 1791. Does anyone know who Charles' parents were? Did Philip Mattoon serve as a Selectman in Deerfield? Was it during the Rev. War period?
Carol

Re: Alfred Mattoon- Richland Co., OH

JSSTyger — 2013-02-01 19:36:31Z

So am I :)

From what I know, Alfred Mattoon died 20 Apr 1854 and his grave is at Shelby-Oakland Cemetery...as is his wife's. She was born in Mar 1801 and died 12 Apr 1875. Some of this info is from the Richland County Obits page.

He had at least two sons. Horace B(igelow?) Mattoon and John G Mattoon. Horace Married Martha E Martin (daughter of William Martin of Pennsylvania) in Richland County in 1854. John G Mattoon married Sophia Richard.

If you are researching the Mattoon family, my particular interest lies with Horace B Mattoon's line. I have found only two children of H B Mattoon and Martha E Martin and both lived short lives.

Frank W Mattoon - 11 Nov 1856 to 26 Feb 1880
Lincoln Mattoon - 1 May 1860 to 19 Nov 1860

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

jalcat — 2012-11-29 21:54:11Z

Some of the Mattoon stone photos are posted on findagrave. I no longer live in the area, so can't look for the others.

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

ro_fleury — 2012-11-29 16:15:28Z

I would love to see the photos of the Mattoon-Stebbins family. Have you posted them online? Perhaps Find-A-Grave?

Re: Michigan Mattoons

aspasia118 — 2012-10-05 13:30:51Z

I have found out more information since I posted, but I just looked at my tree and realized that I have not researched Loren Mattoon's siblings and parents. I'll let you know what I find out.

Re: Michigan Mattoons

jhageman79 — 2012-10-05 00:28:35Z

I remember my parents talking about a Floyd Mattoon. I believed he lived in Pontiac or Detroit area.

Re: Michigan Mattoons

jhageman79 — 2012-10-05 00:25:47Z

My grandmother was Loren's sister. I am looking for information on Charles Mattoon.

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

Angie2253 — 2012-06-09 04:05:43Z

I would love to get that book sometime. At this time, we are searching for a place to live and all of my genealogy and money happen to be aboard trucks.... till we get a place and get unpacked.. I am lost in the genealogy field.
Thank you so much for telling me about this book. Would love to know more about Philip Mattoon and who his parents were... where they came from. Some say they were from England and others say from France... I am sure his family has a very interesting history.
Angie

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

carolrice70 — 2012-06-09 01:52:12Z

I also have the book on the Mattoon's that Gayle spoke of. I ordered it off Amazon. the book is titled a genealogy of the descendants of Philip Mattoon of Deerfield Massachusetts. My grandmother Leah Carol Mattoon Johnson is decendant #4756 bottom of page #116. We are from a small town Bath, N.Y

Re: Jamima Abel and Gershom Mattoon

mcclainlinda — 2012-02-17 03:48:08Z

You can get info from Wikitree.com.

Re: Jamima Abel and Gershom Mattoon

LilyPad250 — 2011-09-06 20:30:35Z

Looks like this is an old post, but in case you still need the info: Another tree at ancestry.com says her parents were Benjamin Abell and Hannah Baldwin from Norwich, CT. Jemima had about 5 kids: Jemima, Philip, Mary, Lydia and Abel.

Michigan Mattoons

aspasia118 — 2011-08-29 20:46:31Z

I am helping my husband with his family genealogy. I am looking for information on Floyd Mattoon (married Mildred Lila Van Halstine), Loren Mattoon (married Lois C. Sole). I have a free account where I can create a tree and view a tree my cousin made for our side of the family. My husband's relatives all bring up hints that show they are listed in someone's tree but I can't bring them up- I'm guessing it's a private family tree?

Re: Polly Mattoon

morcoco — 2011-02-14 13:46:01Z

The sources that I have cited make me confident that Abigail Skinner was the mother of Isaac's last ten children.

From my analysis of census and other information it is clearly indicated that Polly Mattoon was too old to have been the mother of Major Rugg. Polly apparently died after the 1810 census of Jefferson Co., NY and before the birth of Catherine Rugg in Genesee Co. in 1814. I reached this conclusion independently of the information in Dilley, p. 198, which should be considered authoritative, and I believe that no one has presented any evidence to the contrary.

The Polly Mattoon who fits the other data is the Polly born 10 Apr 1778 in Athens, Windham Co., Vermont.

morcoco

Re: Polly Mattoon

morcoco — 2011-02-10 10:19:26Z

Three Wives and 13 Children of Isaac Rugg

Research of documentary sources shows that Isaac had one child by Dorcas Gates, two children by Polly Mattoon, and ten children by Abigail Skinner.

Ellen Rugg's genealogy of the Rugg family failed to indicate when Isaac married each of his three wives and which children were born by which wife, so it is necessary to use other sources. A description of the Isaac Rugg family is given in the "Biographical and Portrait Cyclopedia of Chautauqua County, New York", Butler F. Dilley, Editor, Philadelphia: John M. Gresham & Co., 1891, p. 198. "Isaac Rugg, the great-grandfather of [Corydon A. Rugg] was born near Bloody Point, in Vermont, served in the Revolutionary war and died in his native State at Ruggtown, which was named in honor of his family. He was a Methodist and was married three times. His first wife was Katie Gates, who bore him one child, Jonathan [Corydon's grandfather], and after her death he wedded Emma Mattoon, who died and left two children, John and Aurelia. His third wife was Abigail Skinner, by whom he had ten children." Also see William Adams’ 1893 book on Perrysburg stating that Catharine was the daughter of Isaac and Abigail, and by inference the 9 children born later were also children of Abigail. In summary, Isaac’s first wife, Dorcas Gates, b. 1770 in VT, had son Jonathan Gates Rugg, born 25 Dec 1794 in Whitingham, Windham Co., VT. Isaac's second wife, Polly (or Emma) Mattoon, had two children, Orilla Rugg and John Rugg, born while Isaac lived in Washington or Jefferson Counties, northern New York. Abigail Skinner, Isaac’s third wife, at age 22, had Catherine B. Rugg, born 28 Jan 1814 in Genesee Co. NY, and 9 children born later in Cattaraugus Co. New York (Dorcas, Richard, Susan, Almira, Isaac, Major, Fidelia, Polly and Abigail Mary). Note that the 1800 census of Bolton, Washington Co. NY, shows Isaac Rugg’s household of 3, two male ( Isaac and presumably his son Jonathan) and one female age 16-26, the right age for second wife Polly Mattoon, (daughter of nearby Abel Mattoon), an age that does not fit with the birth date of Dorcas Gates in 1770. Isaac’s census listing in 1810 is probably the hardly legible listing of Rodman, Jefferson Co. NY, where he is indexed as “Rosh”--his family includes a female, age 26-45, probably Polly Mattoon and including children Orilla Rugg and John Rugg. The death of Dorcas (Gates) Rugg must have been on or after the birth of Jonathan 25 Dec 1794 and before the 1800 census, say 1897. The death of Polly (Mattoon) Rugg must have been between the 1810 census and the 28 Jan 1814 birth of Catherine Rugg, say 1812.

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: 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

Joseph Mattoon, 79,born,in Clifton Springs, son of, Joseph Sr. and Lucy Scherbyn Mattoon.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-12-09 23:35:43Z

Mattoon, Joseph
- Joseph Mattoon, 79, of Phelps,
died December 12, 2004 at Geneva Living Center North. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday (Dec.15) at St. Francis Church in Phelps, with the Rev. Thomas Mull officiating. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery. Joseph was born Feb. 11, 1925, in Clifton Springs, son of Joseph Sr. and Lucy Scherbyn Mattoon. He was a Coast Guard veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Phelps American Legion Seeley B. Parish Post 457. Joe was a member of the Big M Game Club and the Buckhorn Sportsmen's Club. He was a master mechanic of heavy equipment for the Operating Engineers Local Union 832 in Rochester. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Mattoon of Phelps; two sons, Joseph John III and Michael Francis, both of Phelps; three daughters, Cynthia Mattoon of Billings, Montana; Judith Ann (Frank) Sibio of Clay, and Mary Jo (David) Shackleton of Geneva; two sisters, Theresa (Lyle) Baker of Clifton Springs and Mary Ann Burm of Newark; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brothers, Charles and William Mattoon; and a grandson, Joshua Mattoon. Funeral arrangements have been made by the Cheney Funeral Home. 70 Main St. in Phelps.

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

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: 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 in Atwater, Ohio 1800"s information

tinamann1972 — 2009-07-27 01:31:07Z

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

Har/ Hubbartus

1securepj — 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

1securepj — 2007-09-17 23:25:07Z

Har/ Hubbartus

1securepj — 2007-09-17 23:25:05Z

Har/ Hubbartus

1securepj — 2007-09-17 23:25:04Z

Har/ Hubbartus

1securepj — 2007-09-17 23:25:03Z

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

1securepj — 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

Re: Charles Mattoon

BeckyDunnByars — 2011-04-25 19:53:21Z

Am looking for friend for his ancestors, Charles GOTHAM's wife Angeline MATTOON,parents & siblings. Have you found anything on them ? Have found listing that her parents were Charles MATTOON & Elvira ANTHONY online, but nothing on census or otherwise to verify it.

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: 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.

Re: Mattoon family in Oswego, NY

krndallhak — 2010-02-02 16:29:47Z

Martha Shipman Who m.Jesse Townsend was a first cousin of mine. I have very little on the Townsends and nothing on Matoon. I have their children who would be my kin as Alice, Zuba and Charlotte but no Cloe.
Would appreciate any help you may have on them or their descendents.

Ken Shipman

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."

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

Angie2253 — 2011-04-10 16:16:36Z

I am happy that you wrote me about the Mattoon family history. No, I have not found any thing more but, I am sure the Mattoon family has a wonderful history. Those who servived the Indian Massacars in Deerfield, MA had to be very strong people. That is quite a history ...of it's own.
I would really like to find the book you speek of and add it to my own genealogy library.
Thank you again for writing me about the family history by Lillian and Donald Mattoon....
Respectfully Yours,
Angie

Mattoon Family

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

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

Abigail Mattoon

Marill39 — 2010-10-16 18:14:40Z

Does anyone have any information on Abigail Mattoon who married Moses Hutchinson in 1755 in, probably, Hebron Connecticut. This reference is from Connecticut Vital Records. Moses Hutchinson was first married to Irene MNU. All of their children were born between 1726 and 1744. First wife, Irene, died in 1752 and the marriage to Abigail Mattoon was dated Feb 1755.
Thanks for any help you may be able to provide.

Re: Polly Mattoon

massmaker — 2011-02-14 03:18:57Z

To Morcoco - The Family Data Collections for the birth of Major Rugg, states that Polly Mattoon was his mother, not Abigail. Have you had any concerns about the Family Data Collections being inaccurate? I've also had concerns over who the mother's are for all the children.

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: Abigail Mattoon

alanmattoon55 — 2010-12-27 03:55:54Z

Abigail Mattoon was born Abigail Chappell. After the death of her husband, Gershom Mattoon, she married Moses Hutchinson on 12 Feb 1755. She could be the daughter of Jonathan and Ruth (Hutchinson) Chappell of Hebron. If so, she would have been born 4 Oct 1724.

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

Gayle6775 — 2011-04-07 23:29:01Z

Hi Angie,

Did you find any further information on Philip? I just finished skimming my copy of the Mattoon Family Geneology (by Lillian & Donald Mattoon, 1965). I'm descendant #6775, an Addenda baby. What an incredible amount of scholarship. I just did a quick internet search and saw your post. (Was dismayed/amused to see the first entries of Philip Mattoon as quite the rowdy, and also surprised to see him listed as coming from Scotland. I didn't see any of that in the Geneology and kind of like to think our Philip is a direct descendent of the 1621 Hugenots.) I thought the third post with the English connections was interesting--The Hugenots emigrated from both Wallonia and England.....) My mother took my grandfather (Ivan Mattoon) to Deerfield on a pilgrimage of sorts years ago. We're of the Oregon/California clan....

Re: Philip Mattoon Deerfield, Massachusetts

Gayle6775 — 2011-04-07 23:28:59Z

Mattoons in Ohio

billjohn4 — 2011-07-31 13:10:59Z

I am interested in more information about the Mattoons who moved to Ohio from VT. I am especially looking for information on Franklin, so of William Preston Mattoon, son of Ansel Mattoon who moved from VT to Ohio.
Franklin Mattoon eventually moved to Chicago and is my grandfather. Thanks.

Mattoon Book

tooner1906 — 2011-08-12 09:38:06Z

Years ago this lady was doing research on the Mattoon Family and had two books made for us. It was a black leather bound book with the coat of arms, had pictures of Mattoon's in it and was dated way back to the 1600's. Originally from France where they started out from. It tells where the guys on the railroad played a game of poker and the guy that won could name the town and that town was Mattoon Ill. I am 53 yr. old and my name is in the book. I borrowed to my half sister and she said she didn't have it or lost it or just won't give it back. Cool book though.

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.

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