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Subject: [ILKANE] MATHEWSON obits, of Blackberry Twp, Kane Co, IL
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2001 01:42:09 EDT
These are the obits referenced through the Elburn Public Library's index for
the surname MATHEWSON. Unfortunately, it did not contain the names that
Carol was looking for (John who died in 1886 and Elizabeth in 1903). I hope
that there is info here that might lead to the folks you are searching for.
Might they be the parents of the oldest of these people referenced here,
since some obits indicate that they moved here with their parents from Staten
island, NY.
A Jacob Mathewson is also noted as being the Postmaster of Blackberry Station
in 1878, and his Civil War record was:
89th Infantry, Company K, enlisted 15 Aug, 1862, mustered out 10 June 1865,
as Sargeant. These facts were taken from "Past and Present of Kane County,"
Wm. LeBaron & Co., Chicago, 1878, pgs. 479 and 513, respectively.
Name noted as J. J. Matherson in the Company K listings and as Jacob
Matthewson when referred to as the present postmaster.
S. F. MATHEWSON IS CALLED TO REST
Visited by Death at His Home at Stockton, California, Monday
Tuesday morning A. T. Mathewson and Miss Hannah Mathewson received the sad
news of the death of their brother, Samuel N.Mathewson, which occurred at
Stockton, California, Monday evening.
Mr.Mathewson had been in ill health for more than a year
past, and made his home with Mrs. Williams, a daughter.
The deceased was born at Staten Island, N. Y., November,
1834. In 1841 he came to Blackberry township with his parents, and it was
here he was wedded to Miss Carrie Hatch who passed from this life in
California ten years ago.
Fifty eight years ago Mr. Mathewson went to the Golden Gate to make his home,
and has visited the place of his birth but once since then.
By this death there are left to mourn: four daughters and two
sons, all residing in California; also three brothers and one sister, William
at San Francisco, Calif.; George at Fairhaven, Mass.; Adelbert T. and Miss
Hannah Mathewson, Elburn.
The funeral was held yesterday Stockton, and the interment
was also made at that place.
[The Elburn (IL) Herald,Thursday, 31 Aug,
1916, pg. 1]
J. W. MATHEWSON PASSES AWAY IN FLORIDA HOME
Services for James W. Mathewson, former Elburn resident who passed away
on March 29 at his home in Miami Beach, Florida, were held in Lacon, Illinois
on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Interment was in the Lacon Cemetery.
From Early Elburn Family
James Warne Mathewson was the son of A. T. Mathewson and DeEtte
Mathewson and was a grandson of John Warne, one of the pioneer settlers in
the Elburn community. He was born in Elburn on June 27, 1886. Graduating from
Elburn high school in 1904, he entered the University of Illinois where he
was graduated from the School of Electrical Engineering in 1908.
For many years he was employed by the Western Electric company and lived
in Oak Park, Peoria and Lacon. Lacon was the home of his wife, the former
Merrill Buck.
Moved to Florida
Four years ago, the Mathewsons moved to Florida because of his health.
He was first taken ill about eight years ago.
Mr. Mathewson was preceded in death by a son, Robert, a lieutenant in
the Army, who was killed in action in Holland.
Survived by Wife
He is survived by his wife, Merrill Buck Mathewson; one son Charles, of
Joliet; a brother, Harrison of Miami Beach; and a sister, Mrs. G. R. Meredith
of Elburn; a granddaughter, Barbara, who made her home with the Mathewsons in
Miami; and several nieces and nephews in this community.
Mrs. G. R. Meredith of Elburn, Mrs. John Adee of Sycamore and Mrs. Emory
Houghtby of Shabbona attended the services from this vicinity.
[The Elburn (IL) Herald, Friday, 5 April, 1946, pg. 1]
FORMER ELBURN BANKER DIES IN FLORIDA AT 77
Harrison Mathewson died unexpectedly Saturday afternoon, February 26, at
his home in North Miami, Florida, following a massive stroke. Age 77, he was
born in Elburn July 3, 1888, son of Adlbert and DeEtta Mathewson, and brother
of the late Gertrude Meredith and J. Warne Mathewson.
He was married October 28, 1913 to Nina Cone. He was educated in the
Elburn schools and was vice was president of the Kane County Bank before
becoming a bank examiner and moving to Oak Park.
Upon retiring, the Mathewsons moved to Florida, where in 1963 they
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the Miami Shores Country Club.
He is survived by his wife Nina, a son Richard in Miami Shores,
daughter-in-law Eleanor, three granddaughters Alice Kay, Patricia Lee,
Christine, also nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Tuesday, March 1
from the Phil-Vic Funeral Home, Miami Shores. Burial was in Florida. Mr. and
Mrs. Sterling Capes returned last Thursday from a trip south and had spent a
day with her aunt and uncle. At that time he was in good spirits and talked
about Elburn and friends back here. We found them settled in their new
apartment on the third floor at 13300 N.E. 6th Ave., North Miami, Mrs. Capes
said.
[The Elburn (IL) Herald, Thursday, 3 March, 1966, pg. 3]
MISS HANNAH MATHEWSON CALLED TO FINAL REST
Miss Hannah Mathewson, who has been in ill health for several months,
passed from this life at eleven o'clock Thursday morning, April 2, at the
Community hospital in Geneva, where she was taken the previous Saturday for
treatment for Brights disease.
Miss Mathewson was born in Campton township on a farm near Elburn in
February, 1849. Deceased leaves a brother, A. T. Mathewson, who resides in
Elburn.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. P. H.Clark in the Elburn
Community church Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Interment was in the
Elburn cemetery.
[The Elburn (IL) Herald, Thursday, 9 April,1925, pg. 1]
A. T. MATHEWSON IS CALLED BY DEATH
Death came to A. T. Mathewson near midnight last Thursday in Sherman
hospital, Elgin, where he had a week previously undergone a serious operation.
Altho Mr. Mathewson has been in failing health the past five years, he
appeared to his friends about as usual just prior to his going to the
hospital, and his death came to them as quite a surprise.
Adelbert Thompson Mathewson was the youngest son of eleven children of
Mr. and Mrs. John Mathewson, who were among the early settlers of this
community. The family resided for many years upon a farm just northeast of
Elburn. He was born August 19, 1857.
Mr. Mathewson received his education in the schools of Elburn. At a
young age he began clerking in one of Elburn's general stores. He was still a
young man when he entered into business conducting a drug store, and also
acting as postmaster. When the Warne and Willis Bank was opened in 1898 Mr.
Mathewson became its cashier. This bank was reorganized in 1913 and named
Kane County Bank &Trust Co., and Mr. Mathewson was elected president. He was
an active and successful official of this bank until ill health caused him to
resign nearly two years ago. He has served as president of the village
board, as supervisor and precinct committeeman. He was a member of the local
Masonic order and of the Sycamore Commandery of Knights Templar.
Mr. Mathewson was wedded in Elburn October 24, 1886, to DeEtta Olive
Warne, who passed from this life September 2, 1925. The surviving members of
the family are; a daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Meredith, of Elburn; two sons,
Warne John, and Harrison Mathewson, of Oak Park.
The funeral services were held from the late residence at 3:15 o’clock
Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. P.H. Clark. The remains were laid to
rest beside those of the wife in Elburn cemetery.
[The Elburn (IL) Herald, Thursday, 20 October, 1927, pg. 1]
OLD SOLDIER ANSWERS FINAL ROLL CALL
John J. Mathewson Died In Elgin Hospital Wednesday
John J. Mathewson, soldier, ex-postmaster of Elburn and well known and
highly respected citizen, passed from this life Wednesday morning in the
Sherman hospital, Elgin, where he has been receiving care for the past two
months.
The deceased was born on Staten Island, N.Y, August 31, 1838, and was
one of eleven children. Of this family the survivors are Samuel F.
Mathewson, Stockton, Calif.; George C. Mathewson, Fairhaven, Mass.; William
W.Mathewson, San Francisco, Calif.; Miss Hannah Mathewson and A. T.
Mathewson, Elburn. Those of the family who recently preceded the brother to
the last rest were: Mrs. Margaret Johnson and Mrs. Jane Pattee.
John J. Mathewson served three years in the Civil War, enlisting with
the 89th Vol. Inf. He served in the company which was part of the Railroad
regiment. He took part in the fierce battles of Missionary Ridge, and other
battles in the vicinity of Chatanooga, but came out of each battle without an
injury, and at the end of the war he received his honorable discharge and
certificate of perfect health.
The subject of this sketch spent some time in California and other
western points, but most of his residence was in Elburn where he served 6
years as postmaster. He also conducted a hotel in this place.
Of late years Mr. Mathewson resided in the soldier’s home. He suffered
three paraletic strokes, the last occuring in Elgin Sunday last, which
terminated in his death.
The remains will be brought to Elburn today, and the funeral held from
the Congregational Church at two o’clock, conducted by Rev.J. A. Cole.
[The Elburn (IL) Herald, Friday, 10 October, 1913,pg. 1]
DEATH CLAIMS WILLIAMMATHEWSON
Yesterday A. T. Mathewson and Miss Hannah Mathewson received a telegram
announcing the death of their brother, William Mathewson, which occured at
San Francisco, Cal., Tuesday, March 20th.
The deceased was a resident of Elburn many years ago. He was 70 years of
age.
[The Elburn (IL) Herald, Thursday, 22 March, 1923, pg. 1]
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