William Mateer

Children

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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.

Source: McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis McTeer, 1975, p 71-72.