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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Wells was born Abt 1795, England; was christened 1 Jun 1795, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: 1825/1831, Three Tuns, Aldreth, Cambridge, England; Pub Proprietor
    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1840, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1850, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Amherst, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1875, Clarence, Erie County, New York

    Notes:

    There is a William Wells baptized 30 July 1797 son of William Wells of Grewelthorpe, Yorkshire, England according to Kirby Malzeard Baptisms 1653-1833.
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    Reference:
    Marjorie (Mateer) Beckwith notes.

    William married Martha Bull 12 May 1816, Holy Trinity Churc, Haddenham, Cambridge, England. Martha (daughter of George Bull and Martha Martin) was born Abt 1791, England; was christened 1 Oct 1791, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1860/1865. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Wells, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1816, England; was christened 15 Sep 1816, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1881; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York.
    2. 3. Robert Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1818, England; was christened 19 Apr 1818, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1840/1850.
    3. 4. David Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1821, England; was christened 23 Dec 1821, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1834/1850, At Sea.
    4. 5. Mary Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1823, England; was christened 1 Jun 1823, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1895; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.
    5. 6. George Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born England; was christened 6 Mar 1825, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 16 Dec 1829, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.
    6. 7. Martha Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Sep 1826, England; was christened 19 Nov 1826, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 22 Sep 1899, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    7. 8. Samuel Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1828, England; was christened 27 Apr 1828, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.
    8. 9. Sarah Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1830, England.
    9. 10. Susan Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 3 Apr 1831, England; died 25 Dec 1874, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Bull Family Plot Shaeffer Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Wells, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1816, England; was christened 15 Sep 1816, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1881; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1850, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1875, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York

    Notes:

    There is a William Wells listed in the 1860 Lockport, Niagara County, New York federal census page 1115.
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    Reference:
    Marjorie (Mateer) Beckwith notes.

    William — Ruth Gilling. Ruth was born 1821, England; died 1886; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. David James Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1849, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York; died 15 Mar 1929, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York.

  2. 3.  Robert Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1818, England; was christened 19 Apr 1818, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1840/1850.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York

    Notes:

    Died with pleurisy less than a year after brother David's death.


  3. 4.  David Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1821, England; was christened 23 Dec 1821, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1834/1850, At Sea.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York

    Notes:

    David went to New York City to study - his health failed and the doctor ordered a sea voyage. This first trip was wonderful and he told glowing accounts of his trip. His second voyage was the last - he never returned. A sailor came to see his mother and said that he fell overboard and the Captain would not allow them to lower a boat to save him. He swam a half mile and disappeared. It was thought that he was killed by some of the crew. Died a year after brother Robert.


  4. 5.  Mary Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 1823, England; was christened 1 Jun 1823, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 1895; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1855, District 3, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan

    Mary — Stephen Draper Butler. Stephen (son of Richard Butler and Susan Sadler) was born Nov 1824, England; was christened 7 Nov 1824, All Saints, Long Stanton, Cambridge, England; died 1908; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 12. George Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1849, England.
    2. 13. William Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Dec 1853, Niagara County, New York; died 9 Jan 1932, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

  5. 6.  George Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born England; was christened 6 Mar 1825, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 16 Dec 1829, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

  6. 7.  Martha Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Sep 1826, England; was christened 19 Nov 1826, Haddenham, Cambridge, England; died 22 Sep 1899, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Came to America at the age of two. Farm in Niagara, New York.

    Martha — John W. Butler. John (son of Richard Butler and Susan Sadler) was born 12 Apr 1823, London, England; was christened 7 Nov 1824, All Saints, Long Stanton, Cambridge, England; died 4 May 1910, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Charles E. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Apr 1847, New York; died 5 Jul 1881; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
    2. 15. Mary Charlotte Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Jun 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died 10 Jul 1947, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 12 Jul 1947, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    3. 16. Louis Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1860, New York; died 1882.
    4. 17. Martha M. "Mattie" Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Mar 1861, Michigan; died 1956.

  7. 8.  Samuel Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1828, England; was christened 27 Apr 1828, Haddenham, Cambridge, England.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York

    Samuel — Cardelia. Cardelia was born Abt 1833, Erie County, New York, New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Franklin A. "Frank" Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1852, Niagara County, New York.
    2. 19. Charles E. Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1854, Niagara County, New York.

    Samuel — Harriet. Harriet was born Abt 1835, Virginia. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 20. William Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1857, Niagara County, New York.
    2. 21. Alice Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1858, New York.

  8. 9.  Sarah Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born Abt 1830, England.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 8 Sep 1802, New York, New York


  9. 10.  Susan Wells Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born 3 Apr 1831, England; died 25 Dec 1874, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Bull Family Plot Shaeffer Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Immigration: 12 Jun 1834, New York, New York
    • Census: 1850, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Pendelton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Amherst, Erie County, New York

    Notes:

    Never married, died in her early forties.
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    Reference:
    Marjorie (Mateer) Beckwith notes.
    Nan Vaught, nanvaught@surfree.com, 3 May 2001.



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  David James Wells Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.William1) was born 19 Mar 1849, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York; died 15 Mar 1929, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1865, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1875, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1892, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Pendleton Township, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1905, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1910, Pendleton Township, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1915, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1920, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1925, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Marjorie (Mateer) Beckwith notes.
    Nan Vaught, nanvaught@surfree.com, 12-16 April 2001

    David married Flora Ada Weaver 31 Oct 1871. Flora (daughter of Rufus H. Weaver and Betsey S. Olcott) was born 14 Feb 1854, Cambria, Niagara County, New York; died 25 Aug 1928, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; was buried Wheatfield Cemetery, Shawnee, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 22. Effie Ruth Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 11 Sep 1876, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; died 24 Jan 1954, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.
    2. 23. William D. Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 6 Jun 1881, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; died Abt 1952, Spencerport, Monroe County, New York; was buried Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.

  2. 12.  George Butler Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1849, England.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1855, District 3, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan


  3. 13.  William Butler Descendancy chart to this point (5.Mary2, 1.William1) was born 11 Dec 1853, Niagara County, New York; died 9 Jan 1932, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1855, District 3, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, New Buffalo Township, Berrien County, Michigan
    • Census: 1900, Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan
    • Census: 1920, Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan

    Notes:

    Harness maker, cabinet maker, coppersmith.

    William married Lottie C. Young Abt 1884. Lottie (daughter of Arthur Young and Lydia Henkia) was born 7 Aug 1859, Niagara County, New York; died 23 Jun 1935, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 24. Arthur Berl Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Apr 1894, Oceana County, Michigan; died 16 Jul 1985, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

  4. 14.  Charles E. Butler Descendancy chart to this point (7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 17 Apr 1847, New York; died 5 Jul 1881; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan

    Notes:

    Killed at 46.

    Charles — Anna J. Dick. Anna (daughter of Lewis Dick and Octavia O. Carter) was born 1850, Virginia; died 22 Aug 1924, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 25. Harry Louis Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Oct 1869, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan; died 21 Mar 1912, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
    2. 26. Charles Augustine Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1871, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan.
    3. 27. Susan C. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Sep 1874, Michigan; died 11 Mar 1963, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried 14 Mar 1963, South Bend, Indiana.

  5. 15.  Mary Charlotte Butler Descendancy chart to this point (7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 28 Jun 1850, Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died 10 Jul 1947, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 12 Jul 1947, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 511 West Jefferson, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Mary married Samuel Alexander Mateer 5 Nov 1868, Will County, Illinois. Samuel (son of Francis Andrew "Frank" Mateer and Catherine Ann Barnes) was born 9 Jan 1843, Landisburg, Perry County, Pennsylvania; died 16 Nov 1929, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 19 Nov 1929, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 28. Mabel Frances Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Sep 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 31 Dec 1913, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 1 Jan 1914, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 29. Frank Wells Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 4 Feb 1872, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 9 May 1933, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 12 May 1933, Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    3. 30. John Louis "Don" Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Nov 1874, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 3 Apr 1950, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 6 Apr 1950, Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    4. 31. Fred De Loss Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Sep 1876, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 Dec 1971, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    5. 32. Agnes Irene Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 28 Nov 1878, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 10 May 1952; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    6. 33. Charles Butler Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1881, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 20 May 1951, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried Evergreen Cemetery.
    7. 34. Arthur Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt Jul 1884, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 27 Sep 1884; was buried Belle Vista Cemetery, El Darado, Butler County, Kansas.
    8. 35. Stella Alice Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Dec 1886, El Dorado, Kansas; died Oct 1976, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    9. 36. Martha Mae Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Apr 1889, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Sep 1966, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    10. 37. William Gilbert Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 26 Oct 1890, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Jul 1974, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

  6. 16.  Louis Butler Descendancy chart to this point (7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 1860, New York; died 1882.

    Other Events:

    • Also Known As: Lewis
    • Census: 1860, Lockport, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    DEATH: Died of pneumonia in US Army.
    Army Lt.

    Louis married Emma Breckenridge 3 Jun 1880, Will County, Illinois. Emma (daughter of Thomas Breckenridge and Emma Eliza Elmore) was born Abt 1862, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  7. 17.  Martha M. "Mattie" Butler Descendancy chart to this point (7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born Mar 1861, Michigan; died 1956.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Martha married Edward C. Fithian 10 Feb 1884, Will County, Illinois; divorced Yes, date unknown. Edward was born Abt 1854, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 38. Fithian  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Feb 1884, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
    2. 39. Davenport Fithian  Descendancy chart to this point was born Apr 1885, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

  8. 18.  Franklin A. "Frank" Wells Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1852, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York


  9. 19.  Charles E. Wells Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1854, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1855, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York


  10. 20.  William Wells Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1857, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York


  11. 21.  Alice Wells Descendancy chart to this point (8.Samuel2, 1.William1) was born Abt 1858, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1860, Clarence, Erie County, New York
    • Census: 1865, District 1, Clarence, Erie County, New York



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Effie Ruth Wells Descendancy chart to this point (11.David3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born 11 Sep 1876, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; died 24 Jan 1954, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Address:
    • _EMAIL: nanvaught@surfree.com
    • Census: 1880, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1892, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York

    Notes:

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    Reference:
    Nan Vaught, nanvaught@surfree.com, 12-16 April 2001

    Effie married Edwin Nelson Olds 14 Apr 1897. Edwin was born 18 Nov 1872, Wheatfields, Niagara County, New York; died 11 Aug 1952, Lockport, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 40. Dr. Edwin Glenn Olds  Descendancy chart to this point was born 20 Apr 1898, Buffalo, Erie County, New York; died 10 Oct 1961, Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
    2. 41. Ada Ruth Olds  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 May 1908, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; died 5 Mar 2004, Inter-Community Hospital, Newfane.
    3. 42. Doris Olds  Descendancy chart to this point was born 5 Feb 1915; died 2 May 2004, Lockport, Niagara County, New York; was buried Wrights Corners Cemetery.

  2. 23.  William D. Wells Descendancy chart to this point (11.David3, 2.William2, 1.William1) was born 6 Jun 1881, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; died Abt 1952, Spencerport, Monroe County, New York; was buried Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1892, Pendleton, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1900, Pendleton Township, Niagara County, New York
    • Census: 1930, Spencerport, Monroe County, New York

    Notes:

    William and Alta moved to Spencerport in 1904. William's old next door neighbor and good friend Dr. Lenhart and his wife " Billie " followed to Spencerport in 1912.
    William was a member Masonic Fraternity and served two terms as Trustee of the village of Spencerport, He was the sole proprietor of W. D. Wells & Co Hardware
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    Reference:
    Nan Vaught, nanvaught@surfree.com, 12-16 April 2001

    William married Alta Eunice Davis 24 Feb 1903, Olcott Beach, Niagara County, New York. Alta (daughter of Charles Davis and Emma) was born 25 Oct 1881, Lockport, Niagara County, New York; died Abt 1950, Spencerport, Monroe County, New York; was buried Cold Spring Cemetery, Lockport, Niagara County, New York. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 43. Marion Eunice "Eunice" Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 27 Dec 1903, Mapleton, Niagara County, New York; died Feb 1980, Spencerport, Monroe County, New York.
    2. 44. Barbara Ruth Wells  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Mar 1919, Spencerport, Monroe County, New York; died 30 May 1971, Greece, Monroe County, New York; was buried Fairfield Cemetery, Spencerport, Monroe County, New York.

  3. 24.  Arthur Berl Butler Descendancy chart to this point (13.William3, 5.Mary2, 1.William1) was born 8 Apr 1894, Oceana County, Michigan; died 16 Jul 1985, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1900, Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan
    • Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917, Oceana County, Michigan
    • Census: 1920, Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan
    • Census: 1930, Shelby, Oceana County, Michigan
    • Census: 1940, Benona Township, Oceana County, Michigan

    Arthur married Gwyneth Marie Getty 19 Aug 1922, Oceana County, Michigan. Gwyneth (daughter of Charles Getty and Sarah Bearss) was born 22 Nov 1900, Michigan; died 14 Mar 1985, Oceana County, Michigan; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 45. Mary Getty Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Jun 1923, Michigan.
    2. 46. Janeth M. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1925, Michigan; died 1931; was buried Mount Hope Cemetery, Oceana County, Michigan.
    3. 47. Mollie Ann Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Jul 1930, Shelby, Michigan; died 2 Mar 2005, Sebastian River Medical Center; was buried Florida Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Brevard County, Florida.

  4. 25.  Harry Louis Butler Descendancy chart to this point (14.Charles3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 25 Oct 1869, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan; died 21 Mar 1912, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan
    • Census: 1900, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan

    Harry married Edith Emma Haskins 24 May 1892, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. Edith (daughter of Harvey H. Haskins and Caroline Juday) was born Mar 1871, Michigan; died 3 Mar 1907, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 48. Pauline C. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 19 Mar 1894, Berrien County, Michigan; died 18 Nov 1982, Stockton, California.
    2. 49. Donna Kathleen Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born 10 Oct 1900, Michigan; died 30 May 1972; was buried Oak Ridge Cemetery, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan.
    3. 50. Charles E. Butler  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1902, Michigan.

  5. 26.  Charles Augustine Butler Descendancy chart to this point (14.Charles3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 14 Dec 1871, New Buffalo, Berrien County, Michigan.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan


  6. 27.  Susan C. Butler Descendancy chart to this point (14.Charles3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 1 Sep 1874, Michigan; died 11 Mar 1963, Niles, Berrien County, Michigan; was buried 14 Mar 1963, South Bend, Indiana.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan
    • Census: 1910, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan
    • Census: 1920, Berrien County, Michigan
    • Census: 1930, Buchanan, Berrien County, Michigan

    Susan married Orville Curtis 23 May 1904, Berrien County, Michigan. Orville (son of Albert Curtis and Maria Betts) was born Abt 1867, New York; died Bef 11 Mar 1963. [Group Sheet]


  7. 28.  Mabel Frances Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 10 Sep 1870, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 31 Dec 1913, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 1 Jan 1914, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Ward 7, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Mabel married William George Phoenix 6 Jun 1898, Will County, Illinois. William was born Abt 1891, Canada. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 51. Charles Arthur Phoenix  Descendancy chart to this point was born 13 Feb 1900, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 10 Dec 1966, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida; was buried Garden of Memories Cemetery, Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida.

  8. 29.  Frank Wells Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 4 Feb 1872, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 9 May 1933, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried 12 May 1933, Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Occupation: 1922, 226 West Ontario, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; F W Mateer and Co
    • Census: 1930, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Own and ran laundry machine manufacturer

    Frank married Esther Evelyn Geradin 30 Mar 1898, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. Esther was born Oct 1875, Illinois; died Abt 20 Mar 1963; was buried Acacia Park Cemetery, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 52. Evylin G. Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born Abt 1911, Illinois; died Abt 31 Jul 1962.

  9. 30.  John Louis "Don" Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 23 Nov 1874, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 3 Apr 1950, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 6 Apr 1950, Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1940, 355 Whitney Ave, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Stock holder and Vice President of Barret Hardware Co. (55 years) Knight Templar in Joliet & Shriner of Medinah Temple. Known as Don.

    Don L. Mateer, 75, of 355 Whitney avenue, a director of the Barrett Hardware company, Inc., who had been affiliated with the firm for the past 55 years, succumbed to a heart attack last night while in his car enroute to his home.

    Apparently Mr. Mateer felt the attack coming on and moved his car to the side of the road in front of 303 North Ottawa street. Eddie Flink who resides there, told police that he noticed the machine with the lights on, parked there when he returned from town after 6 p.m. He later investigated and noted that Mr. Mateer was on his side as though he was looking at the dash. When the man failed to move after he had watched him a few minutes, Mr. fink opened the car door and found Mr. Mateer dead.

    Flink immediately summoned the police and the fire department inhalator squad.

    Coroner Willard Blood said there were indications of an acute pulmonary adema. Although he had not been feeling too well in recent months, he had not been treated for a heart condition, the coroner said. He had worked all day
    yesterday and was believed to be enroute home when stricken.

    A son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Mateer, he was born in Joliet and lived his entire life here. He was educated in the Joliet public schools and was graduated from JTHS. Later he attended business college, after which he joined the Barrett Hardware company. His father was known as the "grand old man of Masonry," in this community, and was a Civil War veteran.

    He came up through the ranks of the Barrett Hardware company. It was the only job he ever had. In recent years he was industrial sales manager as well as being a director and stockholder in the firm.

    Mr. Mateer had served as a commissioner on the Joliet park board for two terms. He was first elected to the post in 1945 and served two six-year terms, terminating his service in 1937.

    He was married to the former Grace DeLong, who died in 1942. There were no children born of the marriage.

    Mr. Mateer was active in the First Presbyterian church, the Masons, the Knights Templar and the Medinah temple in Chicago.

    Surviving are three brothers: William G., who is manager of purchases and
    stores for the E. J. & E. railroad; Charles B. of Rutland, Vt., and Fred D. of Chicago; and three sisters, Miss Stella of New Lenox who is a teacher at the Washington school; Mrs. Martha Brockway, also of New Lenox and Miss Irene of Joliet.

    The body is at the Blood and Grant Funeral home. It will be taken to the First Presbyterian church Thursday noon to lie in state until 3 p.m. when last rites will be conducted by the Rev. Arthur W. Hoffman, pastor. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
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    Reference:
    Joliet newspaper clipping.

    John married Grace A. De Long 24 Mar 1897, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Grace (daughter of Stephen V. De Long and Sarah Stanley) was born 3 Jul 1874, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 27 Jun 1942, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried 29 Jun 1942, Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  10. 31.  Fred De Loss MateerFred De Loss Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 8 Sep 1876, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 Dec 1971, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1910, 105 Whitney Avenue, Joliet, Will County, Illinois
    • Census: 1920, 443 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri
    • Census: 1940, 820 North East Tower Court, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois

    Notes:

    There is speculation that his name is connected to Fred DeLoss, 17 year old step son of the family listed in the 1880 Will County, Illinois census next to his grandfather John Butler.

    When Fred Mateer was young, he worked on a cattle ranch. The hard work and injuries he received he attributed to his arthritis in later life.

    Fred Mateer found he had a knack for real estate speculation. He eventually developed three prominent hotels in Chicago, with Granada and Arlington Place being the most distinguished. However, all was lost soon after the great depression hit in late 1929.

    While living in Park Ridge, Illinois, the Mateer apartment became known by the neighborhood children as a popular stop off spot. Any child visiting would receive their choice of candy. It was like Halloween year round.

    When Fred Mateer would visit with one of his great grandchildren, he would dig deep into his pockets for change and press a coin in the palm of their hand. While still holding their hand and looking them straight in the eyes he would ask intently, "What are you going to do with this money?" If the answer was save it, he would shake his head approvingly and return a broad smile. Otherwise he would just listen.
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    Reference:
    Family tradition.

    Fred married Blanche Ridenour 24 Sep 1902, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Blanche (daughter of Daniel Webster Ridenour and Anna Olivia Sawyer) was born 13 May 1882, Clarinda, Page County, Iowa; died 18 Nov 1974, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 53. Marjorie Ruth Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jan 1904, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 12 May 1994, Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee; was buried 30 Jul 1994, Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    2. 54. Dorothy Louise Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 17 Sep 1905, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 23 Sep 1993, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    3. 55. Bruce De Loss Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Nov 1908, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 29 Oct 2002, Wichita, Kansas; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.
    4. 56. Blanche Ridenour Mateer  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Apr 1912, Illinois; died 4 Dec 1939, Wisconsin; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

  11. 32.  Agnes Irene Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 28 Nov 1878, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 10 May 1952; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1880, Joliet, Will County, Illinois


  12. 33.  Charles Butler Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 27 Dec 1881, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 20 May 1951, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried Evergreen Cemetery.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1920, 443 West Oakdale Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
    • Census: 1930, 405 Washington St., Waukegan, Lake County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Charles B. Mateer, 70, of 18 1/2 Crescent street, retired civil engineer, died yesterday morning at Rutland hospital after a long illness.

    Mr. Mateer was born in Joliet, Ill., December 27, 1881, the son of Samuel A. and Mary C. Mateer.

    He had lived in Rutland about three years after retiring while a New York resident. His work had taken him all over the United States and Alaska where he worked with the Army Engineers.

    He was a member of Madison Lodge, F. & A. M., of Joliet and of the Joliet First Presbyterian church. He was also a member of the Military Engineers' society.

    Survivors include his wife, Ivy, of Rutland; two brothers, Fred D., and William G. Mateer, both of Chicago; three sisters, Irene and Stella Mateer and Mrs. Harry Brockway, all of Joliet; and two cousins, Mrs. Edward Bingham and Mrs. Frank Smith, both of Rutland.

    The body will be removed from the Tossing Funeral home to his home on Crescent street this morning where friends may call.

    Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 p. m. from the Crescent street home. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, the Rev. J. Graydon Brown officiating.
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    Reference:
    Newspaper clipping.

    Charles married Ivy Brooker 3 Aug 1905, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Ivy (daughter of Nicholas A. Brooker and Anna) was born 30 Jun 1883, Illinois; died 3 May 1973, Rutland, Rutland County, Vermont; was buried Evergreen Cemetery, Rutland County, Vermont. [Group Sheet]


  13. 34.  Arthur Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born Abt Jul 1884, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 27 Sep 1884; was buried Belle Vista Cemetery, El Darado, Butler County, Kansas.

  14. 35.  Stella Alice Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 14 Dec 1886, El Dorado, Kansas; died Oct 1976, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Taught public school 8th grade in Joliet IL many years till 1952.
    Was Worthy Matron Eastern Star in Joliet IL when young.
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    Reference:
    Social Security Death Index.


  15. 36.  Martha Mae Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 25 Apr 1889, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Sep 1966, New Lenox, Will County, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    Eastern Star.
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    Reference:
    Social Security Death Index.

    Martha married Harry Brockway 15 Sep 1917, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Harry was born 28 Apr 1884, Illinois; died Dec 1973, New Lenox, Will, Illinois; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 57. Marion Brockway  Descendancy chart to this point was born 18 Aug 1919, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; died 29 Dec 2001, Edina, Minnesota; was buried Oakwood Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

  16. 37.  William Gilbert Mateer Descendancy chart to this point (15.Mary3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 26 Oct 1890, El Dorado, Kansas; died 14 Jul 1974, Joliet, Will County, Illinois; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, 511 West Jefferson, Joliet, Will County, Illinois

    Notes:

    OCCUPATION: Vice President of E. J. E. Railroad for 45 years.
    Mason, Knight Templer and Shriner in Medinah.
    Member of Central Presbyterian church in Joliet.

    William married Annabella L. MacDonald 26 Apr 1923. Annabella was born 1885, Illinois; died 7 Aug 1976; was buried Elmhurst Memorial Cemetery, Joliet, Will County, Illinois. [Group Sheet]


  17. 38.  Fithian Descendancy chart to this point (17.Martha3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born 29 Feb 1884, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

  18. 39.  Davenport Fithian Descendancy chart to this point (17.Martha3, 7.Martha2, 1.William1) was born Apr 1885, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

    Davenport — Lola Hyatt. Lola was born Abt 1892, Shell City, Missouri. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 58. Davenport Fithian  Descendancy chart to this point was born 21 Sep 1911, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois; died 15 Dec 1981, Boston, Massachusetts.

    Davenport married Josephine Larson 21 Oct 1922, Erie, Erie County, Pennsylvania. Josephine (daughter of Charles C. Larson and Regina Peterson) was born Dec 1897, Iowa. [Group Sheet]



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