Laura Mateer

Notes:

On 1 April 1868 Laura Mateer signed a release and receipt for $170 from her
guardian William R. Gorgas.

In the 1850 census James Mateer Jr. aged 39 years was listed as a farmer in
Lower Allen Township, Cumberland County; his wife Amelia was aged 26 with
children Saray (sic) aged 3, Priscilla aged 2 and John D. aged 9 months.

In 1860 A. Mateer aged 34 years was listed as a milliner in Mechanicburg,
Pennsylvania; her household included two daughters, L. E. aged 13 and P. C.
aged 12, also two sons, J. D. aged 10 and J. C. aged 8 years.

On 17 March 1863 in connection with the estate settlement of John Mateer, a
guardian William R. Gorgas, was appointed for John D. and James C. Mateer,
minors under 14 years, on petition of Amelia H. Mateer, and of Laura E. and
Priscilla C. Mateer over 14 Years at their own request; all four minors were
described as children of James Mateer deceased "lately of the City of
Harrisburg." On 22 December 1863 A. H. Mateer, widow of James Mateer late of
Lower Allen Township, deceased, petitioned the court for a distribution from
the estate for her daughter Laura E. Mateer now 17 years old, residing in
Mechanicsburg with her mother "who supports herself there as a mantua maker."
Since William R. Gorgas Esquire guardian of the said Laura has on hand $213, and
more is expected from the estate of Laura's grandfather, John Mateer Sr., late
of Newville deceased, the petitioner requests a release now of $100 "to further
her daughter's education."

In the 1880 census of Mechanicsburg, Amelia H. Mateer aged 56 years was listed
as proprietor of a millinery store; the only other resident in her household
was her daughter Laura E. Mateer aged 30 (sic), a clerk in the store.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 66-67.

Laura married Robert Young, Jr. Aft 1880. [Group Sheet]