James Mateer

Notes:

Mentioned in the will of his grandfather in 1853.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 68.

Notes:

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.

The identity of William Montgomery Mateer's wife is indicated in the will of
her brother, Edminston Johnson of Shippensburg, written 14 January 1859,
probated 11 February 1859, which bequeathed $300 to his nephew George Mateer
"son of my sister Jane"; $200 to James E. McLane, son of sister Nancy; all
remaining estate in four equal shares, one to each of two nephews, George V.
Johnson and John E. Johnson, one to niece Margaret Harper, and one to the
parents of these children, brother John Johnson and wife Amanda. Executor:
John Johnson. Witnesses: Alex Stewart, James Mackey.

One Montgomery Mateer was admitted to membership at Silver Spring Church on 8
December 1831, but this member is reported to have died in 1836.

The vital records file at the Pennsylvania State Libarary lists the marriage on
1 January 1839 of William M. Mateer, "merchant of Leesburg" (a village in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania four miles east of Shippensburg) to Miss Jane
D. Johnson "of Franklin County."

In the 1850 census William Matteer was living in Carlisle, Pennsylvania; he was
aged 37 years with wife Jane aged 34, and sons John aged 10, William aged 8,
Robert aged 5 and George aged one year.

In his death notice which appeared 4 February 1858 in the "American Volunteer"
published at Carlisle this decendent was described as Colonel William M. Mateer
who died in Allen Township Saturday last after a short illness aged 46 years.
On 18 February 1858 Robert G. Young was appointed Administrator of the Estate
of William M. Mateer of Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County. Bond was set
at $400 with Jas. Saunders and E. Carman as sureties.

On 22 March 1859 William J. Mateer and John E. Mateer, minors over 14 years
children of William M. Mateer, petitioned for George V. Johnson as their
guardian. On 28 August 1865 George O. Mateer, minor over 14 years, child of
William M. Mateer, petitioned for a guardian because of moneys due him from the
estates of his grandfather John Mateer deceased and of his uncle Edmundson
Johnson deceased. John C. Dunlop, the Guardian so appointed, immediately asked
for and was granted on 28 August 1865 a suitable allowance (not to exceed $200)
for the support and education of his ward. According to notes kept by Horace
N. Mateer there was also a daughter in this family who married William McClain.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 68.

William married Jane D. Johnson 1 Jan 1839. Jane (daughter of Johnson) was born Abt 1816, , Pennsylvania; died 13 Jul 1857, Shiremanstown, Pennsylvania; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.

The identity of William Montgomery Mateer's wife is indicated in the will of
her brother, Edminston Johnson of Shippensburg, written 14 January 1859,
probated 11 February 1859, which bequeathed $300 to his nephew George Mateer
"son of my sister Jane"; $200 to James E. McLane, son of sister Nancy; all
remaining estate in four equal shares, one to each of two nephews, George V.
Johnson and John E. Johnson, one to niece Margaret Harper, and one to the
parents of these children, brother John Johnson and wife Amanda. Executor:
John Johnson. Witnesses: Alex Stewart, James Mackey.

The vital records file at the Pennsylvania State Libarary lists the marriage on
1 January 1839 of William M. Mateer, "merchant of Leesburg" (a village in
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania four miles east of Shippensburg) to Miss Jane
D. Johnson "of Franklin County."

In the 1850 census William Matteer was living in Carlisle, Pennsylvania; he was
aged 37 years with wife Jane aged 34, and sons John aged 10, William aged 8,
Robert aged 5 and George aged one year.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 68.

Notes:

Buried in the Silver Spring Cemetery.

On April 1850 John Mateer and wife Rebecca, Ellen (or Eleanor) Montgomery and
Ann Martin, all of Cumberland County, together with George L. Holmes and wife
Caroline of Trumble (sic) County, Ohio, and Joseph B. Holmes and wife Mary A.
of Randolph County Illinois, both represented by Ellen Montgomery their
Attorney in Fact, -- these grantors for $1500 conveyed to Jacob Golden (or
Gulden) of Cumberland County, 171 acres 74 perches in Mifflin Township,
Cumberland County, as warranted to William Montgomery on 16 March 1789 and
devised by his will (dated 18 November 1806) to his daughters. Acknowledged
same date, recorded 16 September 1850.

The 1850 census of Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County, lists John Mateer
aged 72, with Rebecca Mateer aged 65, Margaret Mateer aged 25 and Rebecca
Mateer aged 2, living next door to James Mateer, aged 34 years with wife
Amelia.

The will of John Mateer of Lower Allen Township, written 1 April 1853, probated
19 March 1863 directed that his 190 acre plantation should be sold to pay the
following legacies: $1500 to each of three daughters, Margaret Mateer, Rebecca
Mateer and Elizabeth Ann Gilchrist, wife of James; $100 each to five
grandchildren, John, William, Robert, George and James Mateer, children of son
William M. Mateer; $200 each to three grandchildren, Laura, Priscilla and James
Mateer, children of son James deceased; $150 to grandson John Mateer, son of
said James deceased; any remaining estate to be divided into five equal shares,
one share to each of the three daughters, one share to the children of son
James, and one share to the children of son William M. Executor: Levi Markle.
Witnesses: Hugh Goullagher, Joseph Culver. A codicil dated 3 October 1858
appoints son-in-law Robert Young Executor in place of Levi Markle. Witnesses:
E. B. Brandt, Daniel Rupp.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 46, 47.

John married Rebecca Montgomery Jan 1810. Rebecca (daughter of William Montgomery and Margaret) was born 25 Jun 1785; died 3 Oct 1852; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried in the Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 46.

Notes:

During the Revolutionary War James McTeer was a private soldier in October of 1777 in the Third Battalion Cumberland Co. Militia; and on 23 Oct. 1780 he was listed in Capt. Laird's Co.

On 4 Feb. 1793 when militia listed of all male residents of Cumberland Co. between the ages of 18 and 45 was made, two from this family were included, James "Jr." and Robert, then aged 21 years; James Sr. was too old and son John was probably just under eighteen.

In the 1790 census James McTeer was listed in Allen Twp., Cumberland Co., with a household of three males over 16, one younger boy, and three females. In 1800 his household had four males; he was over 45 years with two men 26-45 and one 16-26; there were six females, two 26-45, one 10-16, and three under ten years. The complexion of James' household as shown in these two census records can lead to several interesting suppositions: His wife had probably died between 1790 and 1800; daughter Elizabeth Bailey with her husband and three little girls was probably living with her father in 1880; son John aged 25 accounts for the 16-26 male tally; either son James or son Robert was missing from the family as reported -- probably James, as Robert was identified in October 1800 as "of Allen Township" when he was mentioned in the will of his uncle Samuel McTeer.

According to the records of Pennsylvania Direct Tax of 1798 this James McTeer was then owner and occupant of a frame dwelling in Allen Twp., Cumberland Co.; the main house was 30 by 22 feet, one story, with six windows containing 60 lights; there were two outbuildings, a frame kitchen 16 by 15 feet, and a stone milk house 19 by 16 feet; the whole property including two acres of land was valued at $350.

The will of James McTeer of Allen Twp., written 7 Oct. 1803, probated 19 Oct., mentions his being sick and frail, leaves one-third of his real estate in either Allen Twp. or Juniata Twp. and one-third of his personal estate to his son James, he to pay one-third of the debts and legacies (but if son James should die without lawful issue then his share to go to his brother John); son John to have two-thirds of the real and personal property, he to pay two-thirds of the debts and the following legacies: to Robert an Elizabeth Bailey, ten shillings; to Elizabeth Bailey 4 pounds per year for five years; to granddaughters Margaret, Ann and Jane Bailey 5 pounds each at age 18; to grandson Bailey (unnamed), 5 pounds at age 21. Witnesses: C. Quigley, James McTeer; Executor: John McTeer.

On 1 April 1858 John Mateer of Lower Allen Twp., for $13,888.87 deeded to John Strong of York Co., Penna., a tract containing 194 acres 40 perches located in Lower Allen Twp., Cumberland Co. and bounded by the lands of W. H. Smith, James Dunlap, D. Hurst and C. Musselman, which tract had by sundry conveyances become vested in James McTeer Sr. and by his will was devised one-third to James Mateer Jr. and two-thirds to John Mateer, but now since the Said James Mateer has "died intestate and without issue", John Mateer the present grantor has sole title to the property.

Buried in Silver Spring Church.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 26-27.

James — Elizabeth D. Nelson. Elizabeth died 18 Oct 1804; was buried Silver Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The will of William Montgomery, written 15 November 1806, probated 21 February
1807, bequeathed to wife Margaret, horse, saddle, cows, sheep, feather bed and
"chass" (chaise), benifits of the home place (which may never the less be sold
at the discretion of the Executors), her living and 30 pound yearly even if
she remarries; to five daughters, Susanna, Ann, Rebecca, Ellenor and Elizabeth,
all of the remaining estate, except that the 100 pounds already advanced to
Susanna is to be deducted from her share; to grandson William Montgomery
Holmes, 100 pounds and he to live with his grandmother, but "if he should turn
out a bad boy or be refractory with his grandmother" he may be put to a trade.
Executors: Walter Bell, David Sterret, they to sell the land beyond Sterrett's
millrace where George Petrie lives. Witnesses: Brice J. Sterrett, John Laird.

William — Margaret. [Group Sheet]