Mary Ann Porter: Smoky Mountain Ancestral Quest

Generation: 1

Mary Ann Porter was born 15 Aug 1800; died 15 Jan 1882; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Notes:

From East Pennsboro Township.

Married at Silver Spring Church.

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 71.

Mary married William Mateer 30 Aug 1825. William (son of James Mateer and Elizabeth Ross) was born 13 Sep 1792, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 24 Jun 1834, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Ann Eliza Mateer was born Abt 1828; died 11 Feb 1908; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
3. Margaret Caroline Mateer was born 12 Aug 1830, Allen Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 9 Apr 1888; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
4. Mary Jane Mateer was born Abt 1833, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 1914, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Mary married Daniel Bailey 1 Aug 1844. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 2

Ann Eliza Mateer

(1.Mary¹) was born Abt 1828; died 11 Feb 1908; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Notes:

On 13 August 1834 Mary Ann Mateer, widow, mother and next friend, petitioned
for a guardian for Eliza, Margaret Caroline and Mary Jane, minors under 14
years, children of William Mateer, late of Allen Township deceased. Francis
Porter and William Harkness were so appointed. On 8 August 1842 Ann Eliza
Mateer, minor daughter of William Mateer of Allen Township, who died intestate
in August 1834, petitioned for a new guardian for herself and sisters because
she is now foruteen years old and also because her former guardian Francis
Porter is now deceased. On this petition George H. Bucher was appointed
guardian.

In the 1840 census of Dillsburg, Carrol Township, York County, Pennsylvania,
the household of Daniel Bailey farmer aged 59 years included his wife Mary A.
Bailey aged 56, Ann E. Mateer aged 22, Caroline Mateer aged 20, Mary J. Mateer
aged 14, Sarah Porter aged 40 and Barney Connor aged 14; all were born in
Pennsylvania.

The will of Mary A. Bailey of Lower Allen Township, writeen 2 June 1871,
probated 27 January, 1882, bequeathed to her daughter Ann Eliza, a bed of her
choice and six silver tablespoons; to daughter Mary Jane, a gold watch; to
daughter Ann Elizabeth, the rockaway and harness at their appraised value; $100
each to six grandchildren, Lulu, George B., Samuel and Mary Mumber, Mary and
Arthur Brandt. All remaining estate to be divided between three daughters, Ann
Eliza, Mary Jane and Margaret Caroline. Executor: William R. Gorgas Esquire.
Witnesses: R. Wilson, Joseph Leas.

The will of Annie E. Mateer, written 25 April 1876, probated 18 February 1908,
bequeathed all real estate to her brother-in-law George W. Mumper, all personal
estate to Lulu B. Mumper, George B. McClellan Mumper, Samuel Mumper and Mary
Ann Mumper, "children of my said brother-in-law." Executor: George W. Mumper,
brother-in-law. Witnesses: Ellen McAlarney, J. H. McAlarney, whose 1876
signatures were attested to in 1908 by Mrs. Ada H. McAlarney and Rebecca
Hoffman.

Buried in Silver Springs Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 71-72, 73.
Jan Krulack letter, 16 August 1994.

Margaret Caroline Mateer

(1.Mary¹) was born 12 Aug 1830, Allen Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 9 Apr 1888; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Notes:

In the 1880 census of Mechanicsburg 4th Ward, Eli B. Brandt, physician aged 51,
was living with wife Caroline aged 49 and two children, Mary G. aged 19 and
Arthur D. aged 14 years.

On 23 January 1889 Administration on the estate of E. B. Brandt of
Mechanicsburg who had died on 19 January 1889 was granted to Arthur D. Brandt;
bond was for $2000 with George W. Mumper as surety.

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 104.

Margaret married Eli B. Brandt 12 Feb 1856, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Eli (son of George Brandt and Barbara Beelman) was born 16 Apr 1829, Monroe Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 19 Jan 1889; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Children:

5. Robert Dean Brandt was born Abt Feb 1857; died 14 Aug 1857; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
6. William Mateer Brandt was born 31 May 1858; died 8 Feb 1859; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
7. Mary G. Brandt was born Abt 1861.
8. Anson Burnside Brandt was born 9 Mar 1862; died 9 Oct 1869; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
9. Brandt was born 14 Feb 1864; died 20 Jul 1864; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
10. Arthur D. Brandt was born Abt 1866.
11. Becky Caroline Brandt was born 18 Dec 1867; died 18 Oct 1869; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Mary Jane Mateer

(1.Mary¹) was born Abt 1833, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 1914, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Notes:

After their marriage George Mumper took over the Mateer farm in Lower Allen
Township, Cumberland County; he was a Trustee at Silver Spring Church and a
Mason.

In the 1880 census of Lower Allen Township the Mumper household included George
W., farmer aged 52, Mary J. aged 47, Lulu B. aged 20, George B. aged 18, Samuel
aged 14, Mary Ann aged 12, Frederick Rehm, laborer aged 21, Mary A. Baley
mother-in-law aged 80, and Anna E. Mateer, sister-in-law aged 51 years.

On 15 March 1913 George W. Mumper and wife Mary J. of Elkwood, Lower Allen
Township, for $1575, deeded to Amos A. Mailey of Harrisburg, Dauphin County,
Pennsylvania, five acres in Lower Allen Township, this land was part of a tract
containing 107 acres 10 perches, "title to which became vested in William
Mateer and Jane his wife by deed of Robert Mateer dated 28 May 1822 ... the
said William and Jane Mateer having died intestate leaving to survive them
three daughters as their heirs-at-law ...(viz.) Annie E. Mateer single,
Margaret Caroline intermarried with Dr. E. B. Barndt, and Mary J. intermarried
with George W. Mumper"; the said Margaret Caroline and her husband deeded on 1
Aril 1864 their undivided third interest to George W. Mumper, and the said
Annie E. Mateer died testate on 11 February 1908 devising her share to George
W. Mumper. Some of the lots in New Cumberland Boro were laid out from this
tract.

On 26 December 1914 George W. Mumper widower and Mary A. Mumper unmarried, both
of Lower Allen Township, along with George B. Mumper and wife Elizabeth B. of
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, quitclaimed to Samuel Mumper of New Cumberland on
several lots in New Cumberland.

The will of Mary J. Mumper of Elkwood, Lower Allen Township, written 21 April
1908, probated 7 January 1915, bequeathed to daughter Mary A. Mumper, all
personal property, also a house and lot located at 11th and Bridge Streets in
Elkwood; to daughter Mary A. Mumper and sons George B. And Samuel Mumper
jointly, "my one-third undivided interest" in a 106 acre farm in Lower Allen
Township, adjoining lands of Haldeman heirs, McCormick estate, Forest Hunter,
Zimmermans and J. J. Baughman. Executors: daughter and sons. Witnesses: M.
L. Keeny, William Wallers.

The will of George W. Mumper of Elkwood, Lower Allen Township, written 18
February 1915, probated 14 January 1918, bequeathed to his son Samuel Mumper, a
grandfather's clock, to his daughter Mary A. and to his sons George B. and
Samuel in equal shares all other property including a two-thirds interest in a
106 acre farm in Lower Allen Township; but son Samuel's and son George B.'s
shares to be subject to an advance of $1500 to each. Executors: daughter and
two sons. Witnesses: J. H. Reiff, Clayton Snell.
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Reference:McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 105.

Mary married George W. Mumper 2 Nov 1854. George (son of John Mumper and Jane Beelman) was born Jan 1828, Carroll Township, York, Pennsylvania; died 1915/1918, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Children:

12. William Murray Mumper was born 25 Aug 1855, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 10 Sep 1858; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
13. John Mumper was born 12 Nov 1857, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 19 Apr 1861; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
14. Lulu B. Mumper was born Abt 1859, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 25 Oct 1890; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
15. George B. McClelland Mumper was born Abt 1862, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
16. Samuel Mumper was born Abt 1866.
17. Mary Ann Mumper was born Abt 1868.

Generation: 3

5.	Robert Dean Brandt (3.Margaret², 1.Mary¹) was born Abt Feb 1857; died 14 Aug 1857; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Notes: Aged 6 months. Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 104.

6.	William Mateer Brandt (3.Margaret², 1.Mary¹) was born 31 May 1858; died 8 Feb 1859; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Notes: Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 104.

7.	Mary G. Brandt (3.Margaret², 1.Mary¹) was born Abt 1861. Notes: ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 104. Mary married Oliver Yohn Aft 1880. [Group Sheet]

8.	Anson Burnside Brandt (3.Margaret², 1.Mary¹) was born 9 Mar 1862; died 9 Oct 1869; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Notes: Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 104.

9.	Brandt (3.Margaret², 1.Mary¹) was born 14 Feb 1864; died 20 Jul 1864; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Notes: Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 104.

10.	Arthur D. Brandt (3.Margaret², 1.Mary¹) was born Abt 1866. Notes: Administered his father's estate in 1889. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 104.

11.	Becky Caroline Brandt (3.Margaret², 1.Mary¹) was born 18 Dec 1867; died 18 Oct 1869; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Notes: Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 104, 105.

12.	William Murray Mumper (4.Mary², 1.Mary¹) was born 25 Aug 1855, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 10 Sep 1858; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Notes: Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 105.

13.	John Mumper (4.Mary², 1.Mary¹) was born 12 Nov 1857, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 19 Apr 1861; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Notes: Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 105.

14.	Lulu B. Mumper (4.Mary², 1.Mary¹) was born Abt 1859, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 25 Oct 1890; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Notes: Unmarried. Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 105.

15.

George B. McClelland Mumper

(4.Mary², 1.Mary¹) was born Abt 1862, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Notes:

George graduated from Dickinson College in 1884; for a time he was engaged in
cattle raising in Kansas, but by 1905 he had returned to Pennsylvania, where he
was a travelling salesman (shoes) out of Harrisburg.

George was living 18 February 1915.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 106.

George — Campellena McKeever. Campellena died , Kansas. [Group Sheet]

George — Elizabeth B.. [Group Sheet]

16.

Samuel Mumper

(4.Mary², 1.Mary¹) was born Abt 1866.

Notes:

Samuel attended the Callegiate Institute in York, Pennsylvania, and was later a
resident of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

Living 18 February 1915.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 106.

Samuel — Harriet Nixon. [Group Sheet]

17.	Mary Ann Mumper (4.Mary², 1.Mary¹) was born Abt 1868. Notes: Mary Ann graduated from Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Unmarried. Living 18 February 1915. ---------- Reference: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis 1975, p 106.