James Mateer

Notes:

In the 1800 census of Allen Township, Cumberland County, this man was listed as
James Mateer Jr.; he and his wife were aged 26-45 years; they were listed with
four children, three boys and a girl under ten years. In 1810 still in Allen
Township, James was over 45 years; his household had four boys, 16-26, two
10-16 and one under ten; two females one over 45 years and a girl 10-16 years.

The will of James Mateer of Allen Township, written 22 May 1832, probated 11
August 1834, directed that his wearing apparel be divided equally between his
sons John and Bailey, and that his copy of Henry's Commentary should go to his
son William; all other personal property to be appraised and sold and real
estate to be disposed of by public sale; the proceeds after payments for debts,
expenses, gravestones and the like to be distributed as follows: to sons
William, James and Robert, $200 each; to daughter Margaret, wife of James
Dunlap, $200; to daughter Eliza, $400; of the remainder two-thirds to son John
and one-third to son Bailey. Executors: son John Mateer and nephew John
Mateer (of William). Witnesses: Andrew Mateer, Jesse W. Cooke. The estate
was inventoried at $2000.

Buried in Silver Spring Church Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 52.

James — Elizabeth Ross. Elizabeth (daughter of William Ross and Jean Nesbit) was born 22 Apr 1769, Tipperary, York, Pennsylvania; died 25 Sep 1804; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

James married Agnes Bailey Bef 1810. Agnes died 7 Jul 1830. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The identity of William Mateer's first wife is established by the records of
her father's estate. On 7 May 1793 Moses Wallace of Allen Township was
appointed guardian of Isabella and Jane Wilson, minor orphans over 14 years,
daughters of Alexander Wilson deceased; on 5 August 1793 Robert Whitehill of
East Pennsboro Township was appointed guardian of Hugh and Richard Wilson,
minor orphans under 14 years, sons of Alexander Wilson deceased, also of Mary
Wilson aged about seven years; on 8 May 1793 Grizzle Wilson, William Wilson and
Richard Fulton, Administrators of the Estate of Alexander Wilson, reported a
balance of 59.01.01 pounds, including 16 pounds owed to Hugh Wilson.

On 28 May 1822 William Mateer of Allen Township and wife Jane for $10 deeded
Robert Mateer of Cumberland County, 107 acres 10 perches in Allen Township,
"the plantation on which William and Jane now live", bounded by lands of Felty
Fayman, John Black, Layman and Alexander Wills (late of Moses Wallace
deceased), being half a tract belonging to Alexander Wilson, late of Allen
Township, deceased, which was amicably divided (as per agreement of 30 Jaunary
1819) between his heirs, viz., his daughter said Jane Mateer and Isabella wife
of David Sterritt of Mifflin Township. On the same date Robert Mateer of
Cumberland County, for $10, reconveyed to William and Jane Mateer of Cumberland
County, a life interest in this same tract of 107 acres 10 perches, Jane's
inheritance from her father Alexander Wilson, with the proviso that after the
death of both William and Jane the property should go to "the right heirs of
the said William Mateer." Witnesses to both instruments: George W. Harris, A.
Wills. Both deeds acknowledged 28 May 1822, recorded 4 April 1823.

The land referred to in these deeds was a part of Lot 5 of the Manor of
Louthar, taken up by John wilson in 1770; it was near New Cumberland in Lower
Allen Township, and at least a part of the tract was laid out in village lots
after it was sold by William Mateer's heirs.

On 4 July 1834 James Dunlap was appointed Administrator of the Estate of
William Mateer of Allen Township; bond was set at $6000 with Martin Dunlap as
surety.

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.

Administration on the Estate of Daniel Bailey of Dillsburg was granted on 9
October 1868 to Samuel A. Bailey and J. Bailey Mumper.

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.

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 71-72.

William married Jane Wilson 9 Jun 1834, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Jane (daughter of Alexander Wilson and Grizzel Fulton) was born Abt 1776; died 9 Aug 1823; was buried , Dauphin. [Group Sheet]

William married Mary Ann Porter 30 Aug 1825. Mary was born 15 Aug 1800; died 15 Jan 1882; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Born near Lisburn.

Married at Silver Spring Presbyterian Church.

James Mateer's wife had been previously married and was the mother of three
daughters by her first husband Spangler. One of these girls was mentioned in
the will of William Mateer, as his "half-sister Susan Zeigler"; Nancy Ann Teel
mentioned there as another residual legatee may have had a similar status,
though no such relationship is specifically indicated. the Crawford County,
Ohio, Death Records lists Sarah Mateer, who died 12 March 1882 aged 65 years
one month 7 days, born in Pennsylvania; this woman born about 1817, could
possibly have been another Spangler daughter who went by the name Mateer after
her mother's remarriage and removal to Ohio.

In 1850 James Mateer aged 56 was a "farmer" living in Carlisle, Pennsylvania;
his houshold included Elizabeth aged 56, Nancy aged 22, Margaret aged 18, Mary
aged 17, Robert aged 16, Daniel aged 14 and Sarah aged 11. The eldest son
William Matteer aged 26 was living nearby with wife Catherine aged 25 and
daughter Mary E. aged 3 years.

On 2 February 1856 John Johnson and wife Susanna of Crawford County, Ohio,
conveyed to James, Robert and Samuel Mateer of Crawford County, for $1000 paid
one-half by James Mateer and the other half by Robert and Samuel, 70 acres in
the E 1/2 NW1/4 Sec. 28 T 2 R 16 (in Holmes Township one mile south of Spore).
On 27 February 1858 these three, James MAteer, Robert Mateer and Samuel Mateer,
along with Elizabeth Mateer wife of James, all of Crawford County, deeded this
same land back to John Johnson. On 1 April 1858 Ashley Momsser and wife Julia
A. of Crawford County, conveyed to James Mateer, 80 acres in the NE part of
Sec. 16 T 3 R 16 (in Bucyrus Township about three miles southwest of the town
of Bucyrus).

While these deeds make it reasonably ceartain that James and Elizabeth Mateer
went to Ohio in 1854 with their son William, and that James died there in 1864,
no estate settlement for James Sr. is indexed in the Crawford County Probate
Records, nor does he appear in the 1860 census there.

On 31 December 1864 William Mateer was appointed Administrator of the Estate of
John S. Mateer deceased (third son of James); James Moore and Samuel Peterman
signed the administrator's bond (no amount stated). Inventory filed 27 January
1865 listed in 42 acres at $38 per acre, total value $1596 plus $275 in cash.
Since debts totaled some $1300, the Administrator petitioned the Court on 22
February 1865 for authority to sell the real estate located in the southeast
part of the southwest quarter of Sec. 9 T 3 R 18 on the Sandusky River in
Crawford County, Ohio, (about three miesl southwest of Bucyrus). This petition
listed the heirs-at-law of John S. Mateer as James R. Mateer of Tennessee,
Samuel Mateer, Sarah Mateer, Mary Mateer and William Mateer the petitioner.
These heirs were the decendent's brothers and sisters; so it is presumed that
his parents had already died.

This petition stated that Samuel, Mary, Sarah M. and William Mateer had
consented to the sale. Public notice was then directed toward James R. Mateer,
the absent heir whose consent was missing, and toward John Mateer and Margaret
Dunlap, who appear to have held notes secured by a lien against John S.
Mateer's land. On 2 March 1867 John Mateer and Jno. L. Dunlap "for Margaret
Dunlap" receipted for $112.50 each against notes for $200. These creditors,
John Mateer and Margaret (Mateer) Dunlap of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
were respectively uncle and aunt to John S. Mateer of Crawford Count, Ohio, and
both were well-off, amply able to lend a few hundred dollars to an aspiring (or
needy) young nephew.

The real estate was sold for much less than its inventory value, and on 1 May
1869 the Administrator reported a final balance for distribution of just 29.90.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 73-74.

James married Elizabeth Shrum 19 Dec 1822, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was born 5 Dec 1793, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married at Silver Spring Church.

On 9 May 1829 Dan Shelly and wife deeded to Robert Mateer of Allen Township 17
acres "being part of David Martin deceased's land."

In the 1850 census of Southhampton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
Robert Mateer, farmer aged 53 years, was listed with wife Mary aged 46, sons
William aged 23 and John aged 20 years. There were three other members of this
household, Sarah Robinson aged 17, Mrs. Sarah Ohail aged 40 and Samuel Mateer
aged 16, "laborer". All were born in Pennsylvania.

On 20 March 1857 Robert Mateer of Southhampton Township, Cumberland County, and
wife, for $8400, conveyed to George Bushey of Franklin Township, Adams County,
Pennsylvania, two pieces of land in Southhampton Township, one containing 113
acres 98 perches, bounded by Alexander M. Duncan, Robert McCure, William A.
Davidson, the heirs of Edward Golden deceased, and Ann Highland deceased (this
tract deeded to Robert 30 March 1835 by John Benedict and wife Margaret); the
other containing two acres, bounded by Ann Highland deceased and the heirs of
Edward Golden deceased (this tract deeded to Robert 22 April 1845 by Jacob
Gulden and wife Elizabeth). Acknowledged 20 March 1857, recorded 9 April 1861.

In the 1880 census schedule Robert Mateer, a retired farmer aged 83 years was
living in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, with his wife Mary aged 75 years.

On 10 April 1884 Robert Mateer of Shippensburg entered into an agreement with
the Trustees of the Church of God to submit to arbitration their differences
regarding the boundaries of a lot on the southeast side of King Street in
Shippensburg.

The will of Robert Mateer of Shippensburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania,
written 5 December 1881, probated 16 November 1885, bequeathed to Calvin
Mateer, missionary in China, $300; to the Board of Home Missions, Presbyterian
Church $300; to wife Mary, the house and lot "where I live", also 30 shares in
the National Bank of Shippensburg and one-third of the income from the Franklin
County farm; to grandson Robert Mateer, son of John "who is crippled for life,"
$500 at aged 25 and gold-headed cane; to grandson Alfred Mateer, son of John,
five shares of stock in Spring Hill Cemetery; to son John B. Mateer, one
undivided half part of the farm in Southhampton Township, Franklin County, with
the privilege of taking the other half at $80 per acre, also his choice of two
pieces of mountain land, one in Southampton Township, Franklin County, and the
other in Southampton Township, Cumberland County, and ten shares of stock in
the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway; to grandchildren Bella Mateer, William N.
Mateer, and Mary Mateer, of son William, share and share alike, the remaining
half of the farm (with reversion to the family in case of death). If all three
die without issue, the farm is to go to son John. W. N. Mateer owes $833; in
case of his death this amount should go to Bella and Mary. Executors: wife
Mary, son John B. Mateer and J. Boyd Morrow. Witnesses: J. W. Kenyon, John
Bridges. A Codicil dated 19 August 1884: In case of the death of grandson W.
N. Mateer, his interest in the estate is to go to his sisters; if all die
without issue, then their interest is to go to John B. Mateer or his heirs.

The will of Mary Mateer of Shippensburg, written 18 September 1885, requested
that she be buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, bequeathed to son John B. Mateer, a
brick dwelling on East Main Street in Shippensburg in trust his lifetime then
to his heirs, this property to be security for obligations to the Shippensburg
Presbyterian Church and for lots in Spring Hill Cemetery; to granddaughter
Nannie, wife of J. Boyd Morrow, $700 in United States bonds in trust, with the
interest to Nannie or her daughter Mabel "if living", but at Nannie's death
thest bonds were to go to son John B. Mateer; to son John B. Mateer, 30 shares
in the First National Bank of Shippensburg. Executor: Son John B. Mateer.
Witnesses: John I. Cox, E. J. McCune. A codicil dated 13 October 1887 revoked
the bequest to granddaughter Nannie in favor of son John B. Mateer. Witnesses:
M. E. Mateer, E. J. McCune.

Buried in Springhill Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 75-76.

Robert married Mary Bailey 16 Aug 1825, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Mary was born 25 Nov 1803; died 5 Aug 1891; was buried Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Married at Silver Spring Church.

In 1805 James Dunlap purchased the original James McTeer homestead from the
heirs of Samuel Mateer, and his daughter Ellen (Dunlap) Saxton was still owner
of the place in 1898 when Major McTeer visited her and obtained his picture of
the old stone house built in the 1760s.

In the 1850 census of Lower Allen Township the household of James Dunlap aged
75 years included Margaret Dunlap aged 50, John C. Dunlap aged 32, Margaret
Dunlap aged 21, Robert D. Dunlap aged 17 and Mary A. Dunlap aged 12.

Administration on the Estate of James Dunlap of Lower Allen Township, was
granted on 16 August 1859 to John C. Dunlap; bond was for $6000.
Administration on the Estate of Margaret Dunlap was granted on 22 February 1882
to J. O. Saxton; bond was for $20,000 with J. M. Ralston as surety.

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
----------
Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Margaret married James Dunlap 5 Mar 1823, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. James was born Abt 1775; died 24 Jul 1859; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

On 2 April 1835 John Mateer of James and John Mateer of William, Executors
of the will of James Mateer late of Allen Township, Cumberland County,
deceased, conveyed to Robert Bryson of Allen Township, a tract of land in
Monaghan Township, York County, Pennsylvania, containing 111 acres 12 perches
and abutting on lands of John Wilson, James Torbet, and William Ross. this
property had been warranted to Mary Torbet, relict of Alin Torbet, and sold by
her to James Mateer on 8 April 1829. Witnesses: Jacob Gehr, Andrew Mateer.

The paternity of John Mateer's first wife and the identity of her children is
indicated in the following records: On 21 February 1855 John Armstrong was
appointed Administrator of the intestate estate of Samuel Martin of Monroe
Township; Bond was for $300 with John Mateer and H. W. Mateer as sureties. On
9 April 1855 Robert Mateer was appointed guardian for Mary. E. Mateer and Jane
E. Mateer, minor children of John Mateer of Franklin county, since by
inheritance from their grandfather Samuel Martin of Cumberland County they hold
an interest in a tract of land. On 14 August 1855 William R. Mateer of full
age and Robert Mateer as guardian for Mary E. Mateer and Jane E. Mateer, all
three "children of Mary Ann Mateer", petition for a division of their mother's
interest, an undivided one-half of 58 acres 33 perches located in Monroe
Township with a log house and a frame barn. This petition for division was
rejected, a sale was held, and on 6 November 1855 the land was confirmed to
Jacob Newcomber for $71 per acre.

On 23 September 1842 John Mateer was appointed Administrator of the Estate of
Mary Mateer of Silver Spring Township; bond was for $2000 with John J. Myers
and M. Holcomb as sureties. This Decendent was probably John's second wife
Mary Irvine Mateer; the record of their marriage in 1841 gives the groom's
residence as Hogestown and the bride's as Silver Spring Township; moreover,
family tradition says that this second wife "lived but a short time and had no
children."

On 2 January 1868 Robert Mateer was appointed Administrator of the Estate of
John Mateer; bond was for $40,000 with J. C. Dunlap and N. J. Lusk sureties.

On 31 March 1871 Robert B. Mateer of Mechanicsburg, for $622.22, conveyed to
William R. Mateer of St. Louis, Mo., and Mary Ellen Mateer of Mechanicsburg,
an undivided one-third interest in a brick house and three lots in
Mechanicsburg New Addition on Silver Spring Road; this property was conveyed on
20 March 1866 to John Mateer who has since died intestate leaving three
children, viz., William R., Robert B. and Mary Ellen Mateer; the transfer was
subject to a dower of $933.33 one-third for the widow. Signed R. B. Mateer,
Kate H. Mateer. Witness: Josepth Lens.

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 52, 77.

John married Mary Ann Martin , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Mary (daughter of Samuel Martin) was born Abt 1807; died 5 Aug 1839; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

John married Mary Irvine 14 Sep 1841. Mary died Bef 23 Sep 1842. [Group Sheet]

John — Sarah Brooks. Sarah was born 21 Jul 1808; died 14 Sep 1880; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

On 26 August 1832 Baily Mateer and Eliza Jane Mateer, son and daughter of James
Mateer late of Allen Township deceased, both minors over 14 years, petitioned
to have Levi Markel appointed their guardian; the court so agreed.

The 1850 census lists a Bayley Mateer, preacher, living in Lower Allen
Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania; his houshold included his wife Mary
A. and three children: Sarah J. aged 10, Albert aged 7, and James A. aged two
years. Bayley's age is given as 27, and his wife's age as 25. This man was
almost certainly Bailey, but with a very considerable discrepancy for his and
his wife's ages.

In 1860 in Lower Allen Township, B. Mateer, laborer, aged 48 was listed with
wife M. aged 47, and children S. F. (female) aged 20 and J. D. (male) aged 12.

Buried in St. Johns "Peach Church", near Shiremanstown, Hampden Township.
----------
Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 52, 78.

Bailey married Mary A. Steigleman 20 Dec 1839. Mary was born Abt 1813; died 16 Jan 1889; was buried Hampden Township, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.

On 26 August 1832 Baily Mateer and Eliza Jane Mateer, son and daughter of James
Mateer late of Allen Township deceased, both minors over 14 years, petitioned
to have Levi Markel appointed their guardian; the court so agreed.

The will of Eliza Jane Mateer of Mechanicsburg, written 7 December 1882,
probated 16 February 1883, bequeathed her entire estate to her niece, Miss
Mary Ellen Mateer, she to be executrix. Witnesses: E. B. Brandt, J. M.
Ralston.

Elizaeth Jane never married.

Jan Krulack lists tombstone "Elizabeth Jane daughter of James and Nancy
1815-1883."
----------
Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 52.
Jan Krulack letter, 16 August 1994.

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

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.
----------
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]

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]

Notes:

William Mateer moved from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, to Holmes Township,
Crawford County, Ohio, "landing in Bucyrus on 30 August 1854." He was a farmer
in Holmes Township and superintendant of the first Sunday School organized at
Spore, Ohio, in May 1870.

On 2 July 1857 Benjamin Sears and wife Malissa of Crawford County, Ohio, sold
to William Mateer of Crawford County, for $800, four acres and a small sawmill
in NW 1/4 Sec. 32 T 2 R 16 (Holmes Township), and on 20 July 1857 John Johnson
and wife Susan with William Mateer and wife Catherine Ann sold this same
property for $2208 to John Hershberger of Crawford County.

On 4 January 1867 William Mateer and wife Catherine A. of Crawford County, sold
for $3600 to George O. Zigler and Joseph C. Sigler of Crawford County, property
in the W 1/2 SW 1/4 Sec. 21 T 2 R 16 excepting 32 acres in the north end.
Witnesses: William A. Mateer, Jacob Scroggs. The 32 acres thus reserved is
located about one mile due east of Spore; this property is presumed to have
been William's homestead as his wodow's death record lists her last residence
as Spore.

The will of William Mateer of Holmes Township, written 10 June 1889, probated
26 October 1891, bequeathed all to his wife Catherine Ann Mateer her lifetime
with full power to convert assets to her use and maintenance; at her decease
all residue to grandson, Benjamin Franklin Mateer and his children. But should
this grandson die childless before the death of the widow, then the whole
estate was to be sold and the proceeds divided into five equal shares to be
distributed as follows: one share to the children of brother James R. Mateer
deceased; one to the children of half-sister Susan Zeigler deceased; one share
to sister Sara Matilda Forcythe and heirs; one share to Nancy Ann Teal, wife of
Abram Teal and her heirs (no relationship stated); and one share to Martha J.
Mateer, widow of William Albert Mateer, and her heirs. Executrix: wife
Catherine Ann Mateer. Witnesses: Charles J. Scroggs, Jacob Scroggs.
----------
Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 106.

William married Catherine Ann Wagoner 8 Sep 1846. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Wagoner and Susannah Draver) was born 18 Feb 1825, , Pennsylvania; died 25 Apr 1898, , Crawford, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

During the Civil War James served in the Confederate forces. His children who
were unnamed provisional legatees in the will of their uncle William Mateer,
are given by Hartman as Anna Lee and Gearge Beauregarde Mateer.
----------
Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 74.

James — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

Notes:

No children. Lived at Carlisle when married.
----------
Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 74.

Nancy married William Rinehart 23 Mar 1854, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died as a Union soldier in Civil War.

On 17 April 1861 John Marky and wife Caroline of Crawford County sold to John
S. Mateer of Crawford County, 41.09 acres in Bucyrus Township, SE part SW 1/4
Sec. 9 T 3 R 16. On 22 May 1865 William Mateer as Administrator of the
intestate estate of John S. Mateer, and in pursuance of a Court Order of 14
March 1865, sold this same property for $1066.50, to Franklin Adams.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 74.

Notes:

Unmarried.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 74.

Notes:

Married and lived near Bucyrus, Ohio.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 74.

Notes:

Unmarried living in Crawford County 22 February 1865.

In 1850 Samuel Mateer aged 16 was listed as a laborer in the household of his
uncle Robert Mateer, of Southampton Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania.
In 1860 Samuel Mateer aged 27 was a farmhand living with Edmund Bryant in
Bucyrus Township, Crawford County, Ohio.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 74-75.

Notes:

Unmarried living in Crawford County 22 February 1865.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 75.

Notes:

"Lost in the army". He served as a Confederate soldier in a Tennessee
regiment.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 75.

Notes:

Moved to Iowa.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 75.

Sarah married J. C. Forsyth 27 Oct 1868, , Crawford, Ohio. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76, 107.

Notes:

Died "in her eighteenth year", unmarried.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Notes:

The 1860 census of Shippensburg lists John Mateer farmer aged 30 with wife
Susan aged 29 and children Nannie aged 4, Alfred aged 2 and Margaret aged six
months. They were living next door to John Stough aged 38 years.

In the 1880 census of Shippensburg John B. Mateer aged 50 years was listed as a
retired grocer; his household had his wife Susan also aged 50 and their three
children, Alfred a laborer aged 22, Margaret aged 19, and Robert aged 17.

Robert Mateer was appointed Administrator of the Estate of John B. Mateer of
Shippensburg, who died 28 November 1895; bond was for $7000.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 107.

John — Susan Stough. Susan was born Abt 1830, , Pennsylvania; died 5 Oct 1887; was buried Shippensburg, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died young.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Notes:

Died young.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Notes:

Living in 1898.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Margaret married James McAllister Ralston Dec 1868. James (son of David Ralston and Lucy McAllister) was born 14 Jan 1832, Newville, Pennsylvania; died 1903. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Died young.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Notes:

Unmarried.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 77.

Mary married John Oliver Saxton 15 Nov 1866. John (son of John Saxton and Nancy Saxton) was born 3 Jul 1833, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania; died 1900/1905. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

The 1880 census of St. Louis, Missouri, shows W. R. Mateer aged 46 years living
on Compton Avenue with a wife Martha A. Mateer aged 36 and three sons, John E.
aged 12, Harold D. aged 10 and William R. aged 4 years. In this particular
census two enumerations were made for the City of St. Louis; on 2 June 1880
Will R. Metire was listed as an Indian Agent; on 10 Novemeber 1880 W. R. Mateer
was designated as a traveling salesman; both were at the Compton address with
approximately identical families.

Living in St. Louis, Missouri in 1881.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 108.

William — Martha Anna Wilson. Martha was born Abt 1844, , Missouri. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Buried in Silver Springs Cemetery.
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Reference:
Jan Krulack letter, 16 August 1994.

Notes:

Died in invancy.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 78.

Notes:

Living in Mechanicsburg in 1880, unmarried, in the household of her aunt Eliza
J. Mateer.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 78.

Notes:

Unmarried.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 78.

Notes:

Robert B. Mateer was a resident of Mechanicsburg in 1871, when he settled his
father's estate, but by 1886 he was in Harrisburg established as a hardware
merchant.

In the 1880 census he was living at 1219 North Third Street, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania; Robert Mateer aged 35, Katie aged 37, Sadie aged 4 and Sarah
Mateer (Robert's mother) aged 72.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 77, 108.

Robert — Catherine Hurst. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Bricker Hurst and Susan Herchfeldt) was born Abt 1845, , Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Living in 1880, unmarried.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 78.

Notes:

During the Civil War Albert W. Mateer served as a private soldier in Company H
130th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry from 9 August 1862 until 17
November 1865. When he enlisted at Harrisburg he was described as 5 feet 6
inches tall with light complexion, light hair and gray eyes. He was wounded in
the left arm at the Battle of Antietam and then transferred to the Veterans
Reserve Corps.

On 27 March 1874 Albert W. Mateer and wife Elizabeth of Swatain Township,
Dauphin County, Pennsylvania for $600, sold to Mathias Eschelman of Lower Allen
Township, a house and lot in White Hill, East Pennsboro Township, on the road
to Gettysburg, the property bought on 1 April 1872 from James and Lydia Davis.

In 1876 Albert moved to Putnam County, Illinois, and thence to Union Township,
Adams County, Iowa in 1883; about 1907 he moved again to Cromwell, Union
County, Iowa. The 1880 census lists this family in Crispie Township, Bureau
County, Illinois.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 78, 108-109.

Albert married Elizabeth Hoffman 28 Nov 1871, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth (daughter of George Hoffman) was born 13 Sep 1851, , Pennsylvania; died 6 Sep 1935, Cromwell, Iowa. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

During the Civil War James D. Mateer served as a private soldier in Company D
78th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers; when he enlisted at Harrisburg on 2
February 1865 he was a farmer aged 17 years, 5 feet 3 inches tall, with fair
complexion, light hair and gray eyes. After his discharge on 22 September
1865, he reenlisted at Harrisburg on 24 April 1866 for three years in the
regular army, Company I 22nd U. S. Infantry; his final discharge was given on
24 April 1869 at Fort Rice in Dakota Territory.

After the war James D. Mateer lived in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania for one
year, in Belfonte, Pennsylvania for four years, and in Youngstown, Ohio,
Chicago, Illinois (where he worked as a printer), as well as North Jackson,
Warren, West Austintown and Alliance, Ohio.

His estate comprised a house and lot on Rice Street in Alliance, Ohio, valued
at $2000 with a mortgage of $550, and approximately $200 in personal effects;
this property went to his daughter Mary Mateer, "the only surviving heir."
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 78, 109.

James married Nannie McClure 27 Sep 1883, Poland, Ohio. Nannie died 30 Apr 1912. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Aged 6 months.

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 104.

Mary married Oliver Yohn Aft 1880. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

Administered his father's estate in 1889.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 104.

Notes:

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 104, 105.

Notes:

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 105.

Notes:

Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 105.

Notes:

Unmarried.
Buried in Silver Spring Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 105.

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]

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]

Notes:

Mary Ann graduated from Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

Unmarried.

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

William — Martha J. Davis. Martha (daughter of Jacob Davis and Adaline Mount) was born 20 May 1855, , Ohio. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 107.

Nannie — J. Boyd Morrow. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Unmarried.

Buried in Spring Hill Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 107.

Notes:

Buried in Spring Hill Cemetery.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 107.

Margaret married Ambrose C. Squires 7 Sep 1886, , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Ambrose was born 5 Sep 1860; died 5 Nov 1930; was buried , Cumberland, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

This Robert was handicapped in some way.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 108.

Robert — Mary Snoke. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 76.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 77.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 77.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 77.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 77.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 77.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 77.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 108.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 108.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 108.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
1975, p 108.

Notes:

In the 1880 census he was living at 1219 North Third Street, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania; Robert Mateer aged 35, Katie aged 37, Sadie aged 4 and Sarah
Mateer (Robert's mother) aged 72.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 108.

Notes:

In the 1880 census he was living at 1219 North Third Street, Harrisburg,
Pennsylvania; Robert Mateer aged 35, Katie aged 37, Sadie aged 4 and Sarah
Mateer (Robert's mother) aged 72.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 108.

Notes:

Living in Cromwell, Iowa in 1935.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 109.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 109.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 109.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 109.

Notes:

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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 109.

Notes:

Living and unmarried on 22 Jun 1914.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 109.