Erastus Matteson

M, #10058, b. 21 January 1800, d. 12 July 1880
Father*Abram Matteson b. 1776, d. bt 14 Jul 1857 - 19 Apr 1858
Mother*Leonis (__________)
ChartsPedigree - mother Sarah Gertrude "Sally" Jones
Reference3G Grf
Birth*21 January 1800 Erastus Matteson was born on 21 January 1800 at Otsego, New York, backed into from age at death.1 
Marriage* He married Sallie Wilbur, daughter of Isaac Wilbur and Lydia Tiffany
Census1850*1850 Erastus Matteson appeared on the 1850 census as the head of household, Pg 160a #283-185, New Berlin, Chenango Co., New York, along with Sallie Wilbur and Sarah Jane Matteson . His info on the census included Matteson, Erastus 50 b.NY farmer no land. 
(MentionedIn) Will14 July 1851 Erastus Matteson was mentioned in the will of Abram Matteson on 14 July 1851 at Greene, Chenango Co., New York, as (one of) 3 lawful children, Erastus, William, and Lucy, furniture; Will book H (will & inventory only) (Evd 1034). To son Henry $1. To 3 'lawful' children (Erastus, Wm., Lucy) furniture. And wife Betsey, wearing apparel & resideue of personal estate. Witn: Charles Squires & Alexander Day.
Will book H (will & inventory only) (Evd 1034.) 
Census1870*1870 Erastus Matteson appeared on the 1870 census as the head of household, pg 497 #149-158, Smithville, Chenango Co., New York, along with Sallie Wilbur . His info on the census included Madison, Erastus 70 b.NY. 
(MentionedIn) Will13 August 1878 Erastus Matteson was mentioned in the will of Lucy Matteson on 13 August 1878 at Greene, Chenango Co., New York, as brother Erastus. 
Census1880*1880 Erastus Matteson appeared on the 1880 census as the head of household, Pg 254a, Colesville, Broome Co., New York, along with Sallie Wilbur. His info on the census included Madison, Erastus 80 b.NY farmer, both parents b.NY. 
Death*12 July 1880 Erastus Matteson died on 12 July 1880 at New York at age 80.1 
Burial* He was buried at Stevens Cemetery, Afton, Chenango Co., New York, name spelled Mathewson, age 80y 5m 21d.1 
Relationships3rd great-grandfather of David Lee Bassett
Great-grandfather of Mabel May Covey

Family

Sallie Wilbur b. 13 Apr 1799
Marriage* He married Sallie Wilbur, daughter of Isaac Wilbur and Lydia Tiffany
Children
Last Edited28 Dec 2016

Citations

  1. [S1901] Find A Grave http://www.findagrave.com, Memorial# 80731106.