Matthew Hueston Pierson (1843 - 1927)

Husband of Mary Agnes Jenness — married 6 Dec 1866 in Indiana, United States

Descendants

Died 19 Apr 1927 at age 84 in Cass County, IN

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Biography

MATTHEW H PIERSON farmer is a native of Butler County Ohio where he was born March 28 1843 son of Cyrus and Maria t Curtwright Pierson the former a native of New Jersey the latter of Ohio Mathew H spent his boyhood days in his native State attended the common schools from which he obtained a fair education and in 1837 came to White County Ind with his parents with whom he remained until their respective deaths which occurred as follows The father died October 26 1874 and the mother May 8 1884 They were highly esteemed citizens respected by all who knew them He was married December 6 18p6 to Miss Mary A Jenness a daughter of Oliver and Christena Jenness and a native of Miami County Ind born December 27 184 5 Six children were born to this union Oliver J born September 25 1867 Carrie J born December 2 1869 Lillie G born May 6 1876 Emma L born June 2 1878 Merchessa M born May 4 1880 and Christena born December 27 1881 all of whom are now living The occupation of Mr Pierson has always been farming he at present owning a good farm in Section 27 Washington Township. He is looked upon as one of the best citizens of his township His politics is Republican^[1].

Sources

1. ↑ Helm, Thomas B. History of Cass County, Indiana. Brant and Fuller, 1886. Page 971.

See also:

• "Illinois, Cook County Deaths, 1878-1994," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q2MX-9TH7 : 18 March 2018), Matthew H Pearson in entry for Gertrude P Raner, 14 Aug 1964; citing Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States, source reference , record number , Cook County Courthouse, Chicago; FHL microfilm .

• Find A Grave: Memorial #32363758