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Mary Charlotte Butler

Female 1850 - 1947  (97 years)


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  1. 1.  Mary Charlotte Butler was born 28 Jun 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died 10 Jul 1947, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 12 Jul 1947, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 511 West Jefferson, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Mary married Samuel Alexander Mateer 5 Nov 1868, Will County, Illinois. Samuel (son of Francis Andrew "Frank" Mateer and Catherine Ann Barnes) was born 9 Jan 1843, Landisburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania; died 16 Nov 1929, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 19 Nov 1929, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Mabel Frances Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Sep 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 31 Dec 1913, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 1 Jan 1914, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 3. Frank Wells Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1872, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 9 May 1933, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 12 May 1933, Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 4. John Louis "Don" Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1874, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 3 Apr 1950, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 6 Apr 1950, Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    4. 5. Fred De Loss Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1876, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 Dec 1971, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    5. 6. Agnes Irene Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1878, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 10 May 1952; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    6. 7. Charles Butler Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1881, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 20 May 1951, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried Evergreen Cemetery.
    7. 8. Arthur Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jul 1884, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 27 Sep 1884; was buried Belle Vista Cemetery, El Darado, Butler County, Kansas.
    8. 9. Stella Alice Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1886, El Dorado, Kansas; died Oct 1976, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    9. 10. Martha Mae Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Apr 1889, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Sep 1966, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    10. 11. William Gilbert Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1890, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Jul 1974, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Mabel Frances Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 10 Sep 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 31 Dec 1913, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 1 Jan 1914, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Ward 7, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Mabel married William George Phoenix 6 Jun 1898, Will County, Illinois. William was born Abt 1891, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. Charles Arthur Phoenix  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1900, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 10 Dec 1966, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

  2. 3.  Frank Wells Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 4 Feb 1872, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 9 May 1933, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 12 May 1933, Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Occupation: 1922, 226 West Ontario, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; F W Mateer and Co
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Own and ran laundry machine manufacturer

    Frank married Esther Evelyn Geradin 30 Mar 1898, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Esther was born Oct 1875, Illinois; died Abt 20 Mar 1963; was buried Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 13. Evylin G. Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1911, Illinois; died Abt 31 Jul 1962.

  3. 4.  John Louis "Don" Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 23 Nov 1874, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 3 Apr 1950, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 6 Apr 1950, Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 355 Whitney Ave, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Stock holder and Vice President of Barret Hardware Co. (55 years) Knight Templar in Joliet & Shriner of Medinah Temple. Known as Don.

    Don L. Mateer, 75, of 355 Whitney avenue, a director of the Barrett Hardware company, Inc., who had been affiliated with the firm for the past 55 years, succumbed to a heart attack last night while in his car enroute to his home.

    Apparently Mr. Mateer felt the attack coming on and moved his car to the side of the road in front of 303 North Ottawa street. Eddie Flink who resides there, told police that he noticed the machine with the lights on, parked there when he returned from town after 6 p.m. He later investigated and noted that Mr. Mateer was on his side as though he was looking at the dash. When the man failed to move after he had watched him a few minutes, Mr. fink opened the car door and found Mr. Mateer dead.

    Flink immediately summoned the police and the fire department inhalator squad.

    Coroner Willard Blood said there were indications of an acute pulmonary adema. Although he had not been feeling too well in recent months, he had not been treated for a heart condition, the coroner said. He had worked all day
    yesterday and was believed to be enroute home when stricken.

    A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mateer, he was born in Joliet and lived his entire life here. He was educated in the Joliet public schools and was graduated from JTHS. Later he attended business college, after which he joined the Barrett Hardware company. His father was known as the "grand old man of Masonry," in this community, and was a Civil War veteran.

    He came up through the ranks of the Barrett Hardware company. It was the only job he ever had. In recent years he was industrial sales manager as well as being a director and stockholder in the firm.

    Mr. Mateer had served as a commissioner on the Joliet park board for two terms. He was first elected to the post in 1945 and served two six-year terms, terminating his service in 1937.

    He was married to the former Grace DeLong, who died in 1942. There were no children born of the marriage.

    Mr. Mateer was active in the First Presbyterian church, the Masons, the Knights Templar and the Medinah temple in Chicago.

    Surviving are three brothers: William G., who is manager of purchases and
    stores for the E. J. & E. railroad; Charles B. of Rutland, Vt., and Fred D. of Chicago; and three sisters, Miss Stella of New Lenox who is a teacher at the Washington school; Mrs. Martha Brockway, also of New Lenox and Miss Irene of Joliet.

    The body is at the Blood and Grant Funeral home. It will be taken to the First Presbyterian church Thursday noon to lie in state until 3 p.m. when last rites will be conducted by the Rev. Arthur W. Hoffman, pastor. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
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    Reference:
    Joliet newspaper clipping.

    John married Grace A. De Long 24 Mar 1897, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Grace (daughter of Stephen V. De Long and Sarah Stanley) was born 3 Jul 1874, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 27 Jun 1942, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 29 Jun 1942, Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  4. 5.  Fred De Loss MateerFred De Loss Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 8 Sep 1876, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 Dec 1971, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, 105 Whitney Avenue, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 443 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri
    • Census: 1940, 820 North East Tower Court, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    There is speculation that his name is connected to Fred DeLoss, 17 year old step son of the family listed in the 1880 Will County, Illinois census next to his grandfather John Butler.

    When Fred Mateer was young, he worked on a cattle ranch. The hard work and injuries he received he attributed to his arthritis in later life.

    Fred Mateer found he had a knack for real estate speculation. He eventually developed three prominent hotels in Chicago, with Granada and Arlington Place being the most distinguished. However, all was lost soon after the great depression hit in late 1929.

    While living in Park Ridge, Illinois, the Mateer apartment became known by the neighborhood children as a popular stop off spot. Any child visiting would receive their choice of candy. It was like Halloween year round.

    When Fred Mateer would visit with one of his great grandchildren, he would dig deep into his pockets for change and press a coin in the palm of their hand. While still holding their hand and looking them straight in the eyes he would ask intently, "What are you going to do with this money?" If the answer was save it, he would shake his head approvingly and return a broad smile. Otherwise he would just listen.
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    Reference:
    Family tradition.

    Fred married Blanche Ridenour 24 Sep 1902, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Blanche (daughter of Daniel Webster Ridenour and Anna Olivia Sawyer) was born 13 May 1882, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; died 18 Nov 1974, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Marjorie Ruth Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1904, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 May 1994, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Jul 1994, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 15. Dorothy Louise Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1905, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 23 Sep 1993, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    3. 16. Bruce De Loss Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1908, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 29 Oct 2002, Wichita, Kansas; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    4. 17. Blanche Ridenour Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1912, Illinois; died 4 Dec 1939, Wisconsin; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

  5. 6.  Agnes Irene Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 28 Nov 1878, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 10 May 1952; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois


  6. 7.  Charles Butler Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 27 Dec 1881, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 20 May 1951, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried Evergreen Cemetery.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, 443 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, 405 Washington St., Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Charles B. Mateer, 70, of 18 1/2 Crescent street, retired civil engineer, died yesterday morning at Rutland hospital after a long illness.

    Mr. Mateer was born in Joliet, Ill., December 27, 1881, the son of Samuel A. and Mary C. Mateer.

    He had lived in Rutland about three years after retiring while a New York resident. His work had taken him all over the United States and Alaska where he worked with the Army Engineers.

    He was a member of Madison Lodge, F. & A. M., of Joliet and of the Joliet First Presbyterian church. He was also a member of the Military Engineers' society.

    Survivors include his wife, Ivy, of Rutland; two brothers, Fred D., and William G. Mateer, both of Chicago; three sisters, Irene and Stella Mateer and Mrs. Harry Brockway, all of Joliet; and two cousins, Mrs. Edward Bingham and Mrs. Frank Smith, both of Rutland.

    The body will be removed from the Tossing Funeral home to his home on Crescent street this morning where friends may call.

    Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. from the Crescent street home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, the Rev. J. Graydon Brown officiating.
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    Reference:
    Newspaper clipping.

    Charles married Ivy Brooker 3 Aug 1905, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Ivy (daughter of Nicholas A. Brooker and Anna) was born 30 Jun 1883, Illinois; died 3 May 1973, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland County, Vermont. [Group Sheet]


  7. 8.  Arthur Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born Abt Jul 1884, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 27 Sep 1884; was buried Belle Vista Cemetery, El Darado, Butler County, Kansas.

  8. 9.  Stella Alice Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 14 Dec 1886, El Dorado, Kansas; died Oct 1976, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Taught public school 8th grade in Joliet IL many years till 1952.
    Was Worthy Matron Eastern Star in Joliet IL when young.
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    Reference:
    Social Security Death Index.


  9. 10.  Martha Mae Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 25 Apr 1889, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Sep 1966, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Eastern Star.
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    Reference:
    Social Security Death Index.

    Martha married Harry Brockway 15 Sep 1917, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Harry was born 28 Apr 1884, Illinois; died Dec 1973, New Lenox, Will, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Marion Brockway  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1919, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 29 Dec 2001, Edina, Minnesota; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

  10. 11.  William Gilbert Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born 26 Oct 1890, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Jul 1974, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, 511 West Jefferson, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Vice President of E. J. E. Railroad for 45 years.
    Mason, Knight Templer and Shriner in Medinah.
    Member of Central Presbyterian church in Joliet.

    William married Annabella L. MacDonald 26 Apr 1923. Annabella was born 1885, Illinois; died 7 Aug 1976; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 3

  1. 12.  Charles Arthur Phoenix Descendancy chart to this point (2.Mabel2, 1.Mary1) was born 13 Feb 1900, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 10 Dec 1966, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, Ward 7, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Ward 38, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Social Security Death Index.

    Charles married Edythe Theresa Westlund 28 Jun 1922, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Edythe (daughter of Westlund and Josephine) was born 20 Nov 1896, Illinois; died Dec 1977, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 19. Lois Jean Phoenix  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1929, Cook, Illinois; died 6 Apr 1994, Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida.

  2. 13.  Evylin G. Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (3.Frank2, 1.Mary1) was born Abt 1911, Illinois; died Abt 31 Jul 1962.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Ward 50, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Evylin — Oliver P. Powers. Oliver (son of Francis Powers and Lillian) was born Abt 1910, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. Gail Ann Powers  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1935, Illinois.
    2. 21. Thomas Powers  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1939, Illinois.
    3. 22. Richard Powers  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 14.  Marjorie Ruth MateerMarjorie Ruth Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 8 Jan 1904, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 May 1994, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Jul 1994, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 105 Whitney Avenue, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 443 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, 1516 Ardmore Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Popular Young People to Marry

    Announcement is made of the forthcoming nuptials of Marjorie Ruth Mateer and Milton Miles Beckwith, Saturday afternoon, September 24th, at 4 o'clock, in the auditorium of Fullerton Church. The Rev. Roy H. Brown, D. D., former pastor of Fullerton and beloved by all, will come from Des Moines, Iowa, to read the marriage ceremony.

    Both Marjorie and Milton long have been actively identified in the work of the young people of Fullerton, the former being a teacher in the Bible School and the latter for several years acting as associate superintendent of the school. The young couple are immensely popular with the membership of Fullerton, as a result of their intense interest in the affairs of the church and for their own genuineness. The coming bride is a graduate of Chicago Teachers' College and taught in the grade schools of Hammond, Indiana. Mr. Beckwith was graduated from Northwestern University, where gained considerable fame as a member of one of that university's numerous collegiate championship swimming teams. He is a member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity.

    Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Mateer of the Granada Hotel, the future bride's father and mother, extend a cordial invitation to all friends to attend the wedding.
    Although no formal invitations will be issued, the numerous friends of the young couple are expected to tax the capacity of the church auditorium.

    September 24th also is the 25th wedding anniversary of the bride's parents, which will be celebrated at 8 o'clock that evening with the opening of the winter season at the Granada Hotel. All friends are, through these columns, tendered an invitation to be present at the informal reception and musicale in honor of the elder Mateers."

    "One of the most beautiful weddings ever held in our old edifice was that in which Margorie Ruth Mateer became the bride of Milton Miles Beckwith, associate superintendent of the Bible School. Marjorie and Milton were the happy lovebirds at the reception which immediately followed the ceremony at the Granada Hotel. The bride's sister, Miss Dorothy Mateer, was bridesmaid, and the groom's brother, Willard, best man.
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    References:
    "The Fullerton Forum", September 1927, p 6.
    "The Fullerton Forum", October 1927, p 8.

    Marjorie married Milton Miles Beckwith 24 Sep 1927, Lincoln Park Presbyterian Church, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Milton (son of Moritz Georg "George" von Beschwitz and Maude Eleanor Elizabeth Wheeler) was born 27 Sep 1901, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 25 Aug 1981, Dunedin, Pinellas County, Florida; was buried 10 Oct 1981, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 23. Robert Milton "Bob" Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jul 1928, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Marjorie married Carl Carlsen 16 Jun 1987, Florida. Carl (son of Carl Carlsen and Andrea Stokeland) was born 27 Apr 1901, Brooklyn, New York; died 28 Mar 1989, Dunedin, Pinellas, Florida. [Group Sheet]


  4. 15.  Dorothy Louise MateerDorothy Louise Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 17 Sep 1905, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 23 Sep 1993, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 105 Whitney Avenue, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 443 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Ward 41, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Mr. and Mrs. Fred D. Mateer announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Louise Mateer to Carl Francis Hershbach, of Chicago.

    Miss Dorothy is the second daughter of the family. She is at present associated with the Kemper Insurance Company. She is a graduate of Chicago Teacher's College and last year was on the staff of the Primary Department of the Hammond City Schools.

    Mr. Hershbach is an Illinois University man and is in the Engineering Department of the Commonwealth Edison Corporation.

    We all know "Dorothy" and "Carl," like them immensely and extend to them our congratulations and approval.
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    Reference:
    "Mateer-ial Topics", December 1927, p 4.

    Dorothy married Carl F. Herschbach 14 Jul 1928, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Carl (son of Charles F. Herschbach and Catherine La Croix) was born 8 Jan 1903, Illinois; died Jul 1974; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Joanne Herschbach  Descendancy chart to this point was born 15 May 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 23 Apr 2002, Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois.

  5. 16.  Bruce De Loss MateerBruce De Loss Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 18 Nov 1908, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 29 Oct 2002, Wichita, Kansas; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1910, 105 Whitney Avenue, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 443 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, West Deerfield Township, Lake County, Illinois

    Bruce married Ann Timson 16 Nov 1935, Lake Bluff, Lake County, Illinois. Ann (daughter of Charles Eldred Timson and Marjorie Ford Ludlow) was born 1 Aug 1914, Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois; died 19 Sep 2012, Larksfield Place, Wichita, Kansas; was buried 23 May 2013, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Bruce Timson "Tim" Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Apr 1938, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was christened Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.
    2. 26. Samuel Andrew Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1940, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was christened Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.
    3. 27. Carol Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Jun 1944, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was christened Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois.
    4. 28. Don Metz Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Jul 1945, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.
    5. 29. Charles Frederick "Fred" Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Jul 1948, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.

  6. 17.  Blanche Ridenour MateerBlanche Ridenour Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 1 Apr 1912, Illinois; died 4 Dec 1939, Wisconsin; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, 443 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, Long Beach, Harrison County, Mississippi


  7. 18.  Marion Brockway Descendancy chart to this point (10.Martha2, 1.Mary1) was born 18 Aug 1919, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 29 Dec 2001, Edina, Minnesota; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Marion married Howard L. Yates 24 May 1941. Howard was born 1919; died 30 Mar 1948, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 30. Robert Yates  Descendancy chart to this point died Bef 29 Jan 2001.

    Marion married Charles Kerr 15 Aug 1952. Charles was born 17 Apr 1917; died 27 Aug 1976. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 31. Marsha Kerr  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Mar 1954.


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Lois Jean Phoenix Descendancy chart to this point (12.Charles3, 2.Mabel2, 1.Mary1) was born Abt 1929, Cook, Illinois; died 6 Apr 1994, Tampa, Hillsborough, Florida.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, Ward 38, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Never Married


  2. 20.  Gail Ann Powers Descendancy chart to this point (13.Evylin3, 3.Frank2, 1.Mary1) was born Abt 1935, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Ward 50, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Gail — George Siadek. George (son of John Siadek and Katherine Shubert) was born 23 Mar 1932; died Abt 8 Jun 1976. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 32. Stephen Siadek  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Laurie Siadek  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Julie Siadek  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 35. Todd Christopher Siadek  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 36. Claire Siadek  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 37. Jane Siadek  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 21.  Thomas Powers Descendancy chart to this point (13.Evylin3, 3.Frank2, 1.Mary1) was born Abt 1939, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Ward 50, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois


  4. 22.  Richard Powers Descendancy chart to this point (13.Evylin3, 3.Frank2, 1.Mary1)

  5. 23.  Robert Milton "Bob" BeckwithRobert Milton "Bob" Beckwith Descendancy chart to this point (14.Marjorie3, 5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 9 Jul 1928, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: From 1928 to 1929, Grenada Hotel, 525 Arlington Place, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1929 to 1931, North side of Chicago (Altgeld?)
    • Census: 1930, 1516 Ardmore Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1932 to 1933, North Glenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; Kindergarten
    • Residence: From 1934 to 1935, North Kenneth Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 1st/2nd grade
    • Residence: From 1936 to 1937, Cramer Street, Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; 2nd/3rd grade (building no longer standing, replaced by apartment complex)
    • Residence: From 1937 to 1938, 2107 East Menlo Blvd., Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin; 3rd/4th grade
    • Residence: From 1939 to 1942, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 5th/7th grade
    • Census: 1940, 537 Arlington Place, #60, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1942 to 1952, 457 Roslyn Place, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; 8th thru first year of marriage
    • Residence: From 1952 to 1953, 1201 West Wood Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1953 to 1958, 4687 West Main Street, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; House no longer standing, now part of Millikin University campus.
    • Residence: From 1958 to 1963, 5 Northland Drive, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1963 to 1964, 721 S. Lodge Lane, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1964 to 1993, 709 S. Lodge Lane, Lombard, DuPage County, Illinois
    • Residence: From 1993 to, 1680 Valley Woods Drive, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee

    Notes:

    Bob learned to play piano at an early age and kept it as a hobby most of his life, thus carrying on the family musical tradition. As a teenager, he joined the Boy Scouts of which his father was the leader. In high school he attended Lane Technical magnet school in Chicago, Illinois.

    World War II ended before Bob was of draft age. He then attended two years at the University of Illinois Navy Pier campus in Chicago and completed his bachelor's degree in education at the University of Illinois in Champaign, Illinois.

    Bob met his bride Jeanette while on a family trip to the Tennessee mountains. In 1953, he took his wife and first son 200 miles south of Chicago to Decatur, Illinois to take on a 6th grade teaching position. To satisfy his musical interest and tradition, he led the school choir.

    In able to support a growing family, Bob also took on part time work in a local grocery store. Even so, he was able to complete a Masters degree in education from the University of Illinois in Champaign.

    In 1963, Bob joined the Illinois Education Association to represent teachers throughout the state of Illinois. He then moved his family to Lombard, Illinois, a suburb twenty miles West of Chicago.

    Bob kept his piano skills tuned by accompanying his children in their musical recitals. He also became known for his whistling skills and he often could be heard belting out melodic tunes.

    In 1968, Bob took on the position of Education Manager for the Illinois State Chamber of Commerce. There he worked closely with state educators and legislators. When he retired, the Illinois State Senate and House both declared the day "Robert M. Beckwith day" by official proclamation.

    Bob retired 1 January 1993 and is presently residing with Jeanette in Sevier County, Tennessee.

    Robert married Jeanette Lee Clabo 25 Aug 1950, Original First Baptist Church of Pigeon Forge, Pigeon Forge, Sevier County, Tennessee. Jeanette (daughter of Eddie Lee Clabo and Charity Alice Reagan, daughter of Media Edards "Edd" Shields and Davie Eliza Shults) was born 12 Mar 1927, Eddie & Charity Clabo homestead, Sevier County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Robert Shields Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 24 Sep 1951, Grant Hospital, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 39. John Ridenour Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Mar 1954, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; died 25 Nov 2014, University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee; was buried 9 Sep 2015, Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 40. David Lynn Beckwith  Descendancy chart to this point was born 9 Jan 1956, Decatur, Macon County, Illinois; was christened Decatur, Macon County, Illinois.

  6. 24.  Joanne HerschbachJoanne Herschbach Descendancy chart to this point (15.Dorothy3, 5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 15 May 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 23 Apr 2002, Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Ward 41, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Joanne married Carl J Dilsaver 28 Jun 1953; divorced Yes, date unknown. Carl was born 3 Nov 1931, Mattoon, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 41. Carl Timothy Dilsaver  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Sep 1955.

  7. 25.  Bruce Timson "Tim" Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Bruce3, 5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 6 Apr 1938, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was christened Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, West Deerfield Township, Lake County, Illinois

    Bruce married Susan Kraft 24 Aug 1963, Muskeegan, Michigan. Susan (daughter of Harold Kraft and Phyliss Johnson) was born 8 Apr 1937. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 42. Kevin Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Oct 1964.
    2. 43. Christine Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jan 1967.

  8. 26.  Samuel Andrew MateerSamuel Andrew Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Bruce3, 5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 21 Mar 1940, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was christened Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, West Deerfield Township, Lake County, Illinois

    Samuel married Lois Peyton 1 Sep 1962, Port Huron, Michigan. Lois (daughter of Hollis Hollin Peyton and Marion Elizabeth De Vries) was born 19 Feb 1939, Calbwell, Ohio. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 44. Kathryn Ann Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Apr 1965, Pasadena, California.
    2. 45. Stephen Andrew Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Jan 1968, Birmingham, Alabama.
    3. 46. Yvonne Elisabeth Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jun 1972.
    4. 47. Dawn Marie Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Aug 1975.

  9. 27.  Carol MateerCarol Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Bruce3, 5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 10 Jun 1944, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was christened Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois.

    Notes:

    Chr:Presbyterian Church.

    Carol married Robert Alexander Brooks 13 Aug 1966, Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois. Robert (son of Robert Brooks and Meridith) was born 12 Sep 1944. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 48. Alison Rachel Brooks  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1971, Ponca City, Oklahoma.
    2. 49. Joy Christina Brooks  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Apr 1974, , Philippines.
    3. 50. Robert Kerr Brooks  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 May 1977.
    4. 51. Deborah Elizabeth Brooks  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Apr 1978, Denver, Colorado.

  10. 28.  Don Metz MateerDon Metz Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Bruce3, 5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 29 Jul 1945, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.

    Don — Susan Henkin. (daughter of Jack Henkin and Ruth) [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 52. Julie Ann Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Jun 1975, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.
    2. 53. Kristin Lynn Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Mar 1976, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

    Don married Dawn Hallsten 4 Oct 1981, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois. Dawn (daughter of Edwin A. Hallsten and Patricia Torquist) was born 23 Dec 1952. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 54. Alexandra Mateer-Hallsten  Descendancy chart to this point was born 7 Apr 1983, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois.

  11. 29.  Charles Frederick "Fred" Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (16.Bruce3, 5.Fred2, 1.Mary1) was born 1 Jul 1948, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois.

    Charles married Debrah Peterson 31 Jul 1971, Aberdeen, South Dakota. Debrah (daughter of Wayne Albert Peterson and Ruth Ervin Baldridge) was born 29 Oct 1951. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 55. Joshoa Paul Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Aug 1976, Aberdeen, South Dakota.
    2. 56. Sarah Ruthanne Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Mar 1981, Omaha, Nebraska.

  12. 30.  Robert Yates Descendancy chart to this point (18.Marion3, 10.Martha2, 1.Mary1) died Bef 29 Jan 2001.

    Robert — . Unknown [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Bryan Yates  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 58. Robyn Yates  Descendancy chart to this point

  13. 31.  Marsha Kerr Descendancy chart to this point (18.Marion3, 10.Martha2, 1.Mary1) was born 10 Mar 1954.

    Marsha — Jeff Traynor. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 59. Jason Traynor  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 60. John Traynor  Descendancy chart to this point


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