Mattie M Boteler (1860 - 1929)

Born 28 Aug 1860 in Jamestown, Greene County, Ohio, USA

Ancestors

Died 28 Aug 1929 at age 69 in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA

Biography

Mattie was a published author and editor. It doesn't appear that she ever married or had children.

Mattie Boteler may have set a record when for fifty-four years, without interruption, she taught a Sunday school class. Through her excellent instruction, the class produced lay evangelists and church leaders ably equipped to explain the scriptures.

In her quest to better relay Bible truth, Mattie developed creative teaching methods such as short poems or sayings, called epigrams, to communicate spiritual truth. She also encouraged students to memorize Bible verses.Mattie increased her sphere of influence when, from 1894 until 1911, she edited two publications, Lookout and Christian Standard. The magazines carried her epigrams as well as her articles and commentaries on scripture. A contemporary of Mattie said, "No preacher among us ...is a safer expounder of scripture than was she."Anyone can just get by, but it takes added effort to excel. Whether you teach the Bible as Mattie Boteler did, do housework and care for children, or have a nine-to-five job, strive for excellence. It will inspire those who observe your life, give you great satisfaction, and honor God whom you serve. Sunday School Teacher, Author, Editor-1859-1929 ^[1]

Mattie M.Boteler - born 1860, died 1929 (though I also found 1921 as a possible death date), buried in the Old Silvercreek Cemetery, Jamestown, Greene County, Ohio.She also lived in Cincinnati, Ohio where she was editor for various magazines.

Mattie was a published author, one of which is "The Conversion of Brian O'Dillon" To see a review of this book, click HERE for Delitt's blog.

irth: Aug. 28, 1860 Jamestown Greene County Ohio, USA Death: Aug. 28, 1929 Cincinnati Hamilton County Ohio, USA ^[2]

Writings of Mattie

Source for following Amazon.com

Shut In, A Story of the Silver Cross and Other Stories by Mattie Boteler (1895)

The conversion of Brian O'Dillon by Mattie M Boteler (1896)

The evolution of Juliet Hardcover – 1903 by Mattie M Boteler (Author)

Side Windows or Lights on Scripture Truth Hardcover – 1913 by Mattie M Boteler

Source for the following Hymnary.org^[3]

• A gracious word of peace comes Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 2
• As the Lord once called to the ones he loved Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 1
• As we take our earthly journey Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 3
• Do you think when you turn from your Saviour Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 3
• Each day brings proof of my Father's love Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 2
• Go and preach my kingdom cometh Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 3
• Hear the call that's ever sounding Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 2
• I'm glad when in the blessed book my Lord and I Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 3
• In the field by the wayside Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 2
• O what must I do to be saved Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 1
• The hosts of the Lord are assembling M. M. Boteler (Author) 3
• Think it not strange when o'er your soul Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 2
• When I hear the story of Jesus Mattie M. Boteler (Author) 3

Buried: Old Silver Creek Cemetery, Jamestown, Ohio.

Source for the following: Hymtime.com^[4]

Mattie’s parents were Edward and Martha A. Lockhart Boteler. She contributed to a number of magazines, such as the Youth’s Companion, the Home Journal, and the Independent. In 1894, she became editor of the Lookout. Her works include:

•Shut In, A Story of the Silver Cross and Other Stories (Cincinnati, Ohio: The Standard Publishing Company, 1895) •The Conversion of Brian O’Dillon, 1896 •Lights on Scripture Truths: A Collection of Original Incidents for Christian Workers, 1900 •Side Windows or Lights on Scripture Truths, 1901 •The Evolution of Juliet (Standard Publishing Company, 1903) • Like as We Are, 1903 •Joe Binder’s Wild-Westing, 1903 •Sermon Notes from the Ministry of Jesus: Suggestive Outlines for Preachers and Teachers, 1915 •Like as We Are •Busy Bible Student: The Gist of the International Sunday School Lessons for Adult Bible Classes, 1923

Sources

1. ↑ http://www.christianbook.com/html/devotion/365dailydevotionsforwomen_14.html
2. ↑ http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=83935733
3. ↑ Mattie M. Boteler http://www.hymnary.org/person/Boteler_MM1?tab=texts
4. ↑ http://www.hymntime.com/tch/bio/b/o/t/boteler_mm.htm

• http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=83935733