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- The identity of William Mateer's first wife is established by the records of
her father's estate. On 7 May 1793 Moses Wallace of Allen Township was
appointed guardian of Isabella and Jane Wilson, minor orphans over 14 years,
daughters of Alexander Wilson deceased; on 5 August 1793 Robert Whitehill of
East Pennsboro Township was appointed guardian of Hugh and Richard Wilson,
minor orphans under 14 years, sons of Alexander Wilson deceased, also of Mary
Wilson aged about seven years; on 8 May 1793 Grizzle Wilson, William Wilson and
Richard Fulton, Administrators of the Estate of Alexander Wilson, reported a
balance of 59.01.01 pounds, including 16 pounds owed to Hugh Wilson.
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.
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Reference:
McTeer - Mateer Families of Cumberland County Pennsylvania, Frances Davis
McTeer, 1975, p 71-72.
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