s/o Cyrus & Catherine born in Freetown N. Y. and died Seville, Ohio.
HORACE E. MATTESON, clothing store and insurance agent, Seville; was born Oct. 11, 1826, in Cortland Co, N. Y., and is son of Cyrus and Catharine (Maydole) Matteson. His father was a farmer by occupation, and in 1836 moved to Medina Co, Ohio, and settled in Litchfield Township, where he cleared over 200 acres of forest land, being ably assisted by his sons. He was a frugal and industrious farmer and devoted to his chosen pursuit. He died in 1870 in his 71st year, and his earthly companion is yet living, being in her 82d year. The subject of this sketch commenced teaching school when 18 years old, a profession he followed during the winter season for several years. He commenced as agent for the Ohio Farmer's Insurance Company in May 1848, and has the honor of writing the first application ever presented them. A few years later he commenced carrying various kinds of silverware and jewelry on his tours through the country, at the same time attending to his duties as insurance agent; he followed a business of this nature for twelve years, when he engaged in the mercantile and clothing business at Seville, keeps a grocery store, boots, shoes, etc.; and for the last eight years has been a heavy dealer in wool. He has been uniformly successful in his undertakings, and is an energetic and prosperous business man. He was married in 1852, to Mary, daughter of Halsey and Betsey (Moses) Hulburt, of Westfield Township, Medina Co. Their union has been fruitful of seven children — Ida M., Charles F., Claude L., V. Clifford, Halsey H., Mary and David M.; the eldest is married. Mrs. Matteson is a consistent member of the Baptist Church; he is a stalwart Republican, and cast his first vote for James G. Birney, for President. ["History of Medina County & Ohio" Illus. Chicago: Baskin & Battey Historical Publishers, 1881; Part III, Biographical Sketches : Guilford Township, p727].
HORACE E. MATTESON, clothing store and insurance agent, Seville; was born Oct. 11, 1826, in Cortland Co, N. Y., and is son of Cyrus and Catharine (Maydole) Matteson. His father was a farmer by occupation, and in 1836 moved to Medina Co, Ohio, and settled in Litchfield Township, where he cleared over 200 acres of forest land, being ably assisted by his sons. He was a frugal and industrious farmer and devoted to his chosen pursuit. He died in 1870 in his 71st year, and his earthly companion is yet living, being in her 82d year. The subject of this sketch commenced teaching school when 18 years old, a profession he followed during the winter season for several years. He commenced as agent for the Ohio Farmer's Insurance Company in May 1848, and has the honor of writing the first application ever presented them. A few years later he commenced carrying various kinds of silverware and jewelry on his tours through the country, at the same time attending to his duties as insurance agent; he followed a business of this nature for twelve years, when he engaged in the mercantile and clothing business at Seville, keeps a grocery store, boots, shoes, etc.; and for the last eight years has been a heavy dealer in wool. He has been uniformly successful in his undertakings, and is an energetic and prosperous business man. He was married in 1852, to Mary, daughter of Halsey and Betsey (Moses) Hulburt, of Westfield Township, Medina Co. Their union has been fruitful of seven children — Ida M., Charles F., Claude L., V. Clifford, Halsey H., Mary and David M.; the eldest is married. Mrs. Matteson is a consistent member of the Baptist Church; he is a stalwart Republican, and cast his first vote for James G. Birney, for President. ["History of Medina County & Ohio" Illus. Chicago: Baskin & Battey Historical Publishers, 1881; Part III, Biographical Sketches : Guilford Township, p727].
s/o Cyrus & Catherine born in Freetown N. Y. and died Seville, Ohio.
HORACE E. MATTESON, clothing store and insurance agent, Seville; was born Oct. 11, 1826, in Cortland Co, N. Y., and is son of Cyrus and Catharine (Maydole) Matteson. His father was a farmer by occupation, and in 1836 moved to Medina Co, Ohio, and settled in Litchfield Township, where he cleared over 200 acres of forest land, being ably assisted by his sons. He was a frugal and industrious farmer and devoted to his chosen pursuit. He died in 1870 in his 71st year, and his earthly companion is yet living, being in her 82d year. The subject of this sketch commenced teaching school when 18 years old, a profession he followed during the winter season for several years. He commenced as agent for the Ohio Farmer's Insurance Company in May 1848, and has the honor of writing the first application ever presented them. A few years later he commenced carrying various kinds of silverware and jewelry on his tours through the country, at the same time attending to his duties as insurance agent; he followed a business of this nature for twelve years, when he engaged in the mercantile and clothing business at Seville, keeps a grocery store, boots, shoes, etc.; and for the last eight years has been a heavy dealer in wool. He has been uniformly successful in his undertakings, and is an energetic and prosperous business man. He was married in 1852, to Mary, daughter of Halsey and Betsey (Moses) Hulburt, of Westfield Township, Medina Co. Their union has been fruitful of seven children — Ida M., Charles F., Claude L., V. Clifford, Halsey H., Mary and David M.; the eldest is married. Mrs. Matteson is a consistent member of the Baptist Church; he is a stalwart Republican, and cast his first vote for James G. Birney, for President. ["History of Medina County & Ohio" Illus. Chicago: Baskin & Battey Historical Publishers, 1881; Part III, Biographical Sketches : Guilford Township, p727].
HORACE E. MATTESON, clothing store and insurance agent, Seville; was born Oct. 11, 1826, in Cortland Co, N. Y., and is son of Cyrus and Catharine (Maydole) Matteson. His father was a farmer by occupation, and in 1836 moved to Medina Co, Ohio, and settled in Litchfield Township, where he cleared over 200 acres of forest land, being ably assisted by his sons. He was a frugal and industrious farmer and devoted to his chosen pursuit. He died in 1870 in his 71st year, and his earthly companion is yet living, being in her 82d year. The subject of this sketch commenced teaching school when 18 years old, a profession he followed during the winter season for several years. He commenced as agent for the Ohio Farmer's Insurance Company in May 1848, and has the honor of writing the first application ever presented them. A few years later he commenced carrying various kinds of silverware and jewelry on his tours through the country, at the same time attending to his duties as insurance agent; he followed a business of this nature for twelve years, when he engaged in the mercantile and clothing business at Seville, keeps a grocery store, boots, shoes, etc.; and for the last eight years has been a heavy dealer in wool. He has been uniformly successful in his undertakings, and is an energetic and prosperous business man. He was married in 1852, to Mary, daughter of Halsey and Betsey (Moses) Hulburt, of Westfield Township, Medina Co. Their union has been fruitful of seven children — Ida M., Charles F., Claude L., V. Clifford, Halsey H., Mary and David M.; the eldest is married. Mrs. Matteson is a consistent member of the Baptist Church; he is a stalwart Republican, and cast his first vote for James G. Birney, for President. ["History of Medina County & Ohio" Illus. Chicago: Baskin & Battey Historical Publishers, 1881; Part III, Biographical Sketches : Guilford Township, p727].
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