Tag Archives: Anthony W. Mattson

Our Ancestors Ghosts Reaching Out

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Rachelle

There are hundreds of stories among genealogists of inexplicable coincidences and miracles that lead to finding dead ancestors, live distant cousins, or stories hidden for years. I loved the one about a young English girl who was planting a sunflower … Continue reading →

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It’s Here! Anthony Mattson’s (Alias William Thompson) Widows and Dependents Pension File

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Rachelle

I have been researching the four Mattson brother’s who served in the Civil War for almost 5 years.  They have gradually given up their secrets, but Anthony has been the most illusive. I wasn’t even sure what his name was … Continue reading →

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Jesse C. Mattson 1838-1864

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Rachelle

Jesse Mattson’s Effects: One great coat, one canteen, one rubber blanket, one pencil, one blouse, one pair of boots, one pair of stockings, one pair of trousers, one shirt, one haversack, one pocket book, $3.40 and one gold ring. This … Continue reading →

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Anthony, David and Jesse Mattson’s “Criminal” Past

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Rachelle

The Mattson Family was poor and they certainly weren’t famous.  But I love them…they left the most interesting records I have been able to find for any of the branches of my family.  I have told you about the Orphan … Continue reading →

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Mystery of the Missing Mattson Brother – Part II

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Rachelle

First let me say the Chester County Archives are full of incredible records and the archivist and all the staff were extremely helpful.  I spent a day and a half there and felt that I was able to cull the … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the Missing Mattson Brother – Part I

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Rachelle

It all started a few years ago when I received the Civil War pension file for John Conway Mattson (my 3rd great grandfather).  In the file, I discovered a letter from his second wife Rebecca Oberland Mattson documenting her husband’s … Continue reading →

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