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Orph A. VanMater, Yuma




In 1880 Mason County, West Virginia, Frank Van Mater is 38, Elizabeth Van Mater 39 Wife, Justice J. Van Mater 20 Son, John Van Mater 18 Son, (John was the J.W. Van Matredying in Yuma County) David F. Van Mater 16 Son, Micael O. Van Mater 13 Son, Ortha A. Van Mater 11 Son, Mary C. Van Mater 9 Daughter, William A. Van Mater 7 Son, James H. Van Mater 5 Son, Morgan S. Van Mater 3 Son, and Francis M. Van Mater 11/12 Son.

Elizabeth Roush Van Matre BIRTH 17 Oct 1840 Mason County, West Virginia, USA DEATH 23 Sep 1897 Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Parkview Cemetery Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 55220095.

Maggie E. Hill Marriage Age: 42, married Francis M. Van Matre on Marriage Date: 11 May 1900 Marriage Place: Franklin, Nebraska, USA Marriage County Office: Franklin Spouse: Save
In 1900 Adams County, Nebraska, Frances Vanmater is a clergyman, 58, just married to Maggie E. Vanmater 42 Wife.

In 1910 Maggie, her third marriage, is with Martin Jones in Franklin County, Nebraska, and her father Jacob Carpenter is with them.

In 1920 Furnas County, Nebraska, Francis M. Van Matre is 78, Ida M. Van Matre 41 Wife, and Roy Seibert 10 Step Nephew.


Francis Marion Van Matre BIRTH 6 Aug 1841 Mason County, West Virginia, USA DEATH 29 May 1927 Hollinger, Furnas County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Parkview Cemetery Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 55220009.
Elizabeth Roush 1840–1897 Marriage 5 December 1859 New Haven, Mason, West Virginia.

Ida Mae Oatman VanMatre BIRTH 10 May 1880 Illinois, USA DEATH 16 May 1927 Adams County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Parkview Cemetery Hastings, Adams County, Nebraska, USA Show Map PLOT Block-1 Lot-78 Space-2 MEMORIAL ID 114686096.
"3rd wife to Francis Marion VanMatre married Apr 30,1910 at McDonald County,Mo. "

ORPHA IN COLORADO

Orph cash-claimed a quarter in section 29, 1N 48W in 1891.

In 1900 Hastings, Nebraska, Frank Temple is 57, Gertrude Temple 59 Wife, Daisy Temple 23 Daughter, Maud Temple 13 Daughter, Thomas Temple 11 Son, Addie Van Meter 21 Daughter, Orpha Van Meter 31 Son in Law, and Nellie Van Meter 1/12 Granddaughter.

In 1910 Furnas County, Nebraska, Orpha A. Van Matre is farming, 41, Addie Van Matre 31 Wife, and Francis M. Van Matre 5 Son.

In 1920 Custer County, Nebraska, Orpha A. Vanmatre is 50, Addie Vanmatre 39 Wife, and Francis Vanmatre 14 Son.

Isabella Mason Van Matre BIRTH 13 Jun 1899 DEATH 17 Jul 1932 BURIAL Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 59059351.

In 1940 Custer County, Orpha Vanmatre is widowed, 71, Edward F. Vanmatre 10 Son, Wellis Dean Vanmatre 9 Son, and Lorena E. Vanmatre 7 Daughter.

Orpha Anthony Van Matre BIRTH 8 Mar 1869 New Haven, Mason County, West Virginia, USA DEATH 21 Oct 1951 Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 59059352.
" Funeral services for Orpha A. Van Matre were held Oct. 28 at the Mason City Methodist church. The Rev Gail Dunning of the Litchfield Christian church officiated, assisted by the Rev. Alice Elison of the Mason City Methodist church. Burial was in the Mason City cemetery. Orpha A. Van Matre died Oct. 24, 1951 at the Soldiers and Sailors Home at Grand Island. He served with the army in the Spanish-American War from May 1898 until May 1900. Born at New Haven, W. Va. on March 8, 1869, he came to Nebraska at the age of 17 years. He married Miss Addie Temple in 1900. The couple had one son, Francis, now of Mason City. In 1926 he married Isabelle Mason. To this union three children were born: Edward of Mason City, Willis, now serving in the air force, and Mrs. Keith Cook, also of Mason City. He became a member of the United Brethren church in 1912. Survivors include three sons, one daughter, five brothers, one sister, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren."

ADDIE AFTER ORPHA

Addie Temple Allen BIRTH 14 Jul 1880 Richmond, Washington County, Iowa, USA DEATH 17 Dec 1958 Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Ridge Cemetery Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 7104638.

EDWARD

Edward F. Van Matre BIRTH 27 Jun 1928 Custer County, Nebraska, USA DEATH 11 Aug 2001 Hebron, Thayer County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Mason City Cemetery Mason City, Custer County, Nebraska, USA MEMORIAL ID 14429470.
"He became a resident of the Beatrice State Development Center on Jan. 29, 1943. He remained there until 1993. He was then transferred to Martin Lutheran Home in Hastings. He remained there until moving to Good Samaritan Village-Villa Grace in Hastings. In October 1998, he became a resident of Blue Valley Lutheran Care Home in Hebron."

WILLIS

Willis D. Vanmatre Divorce Age: 40 Birth Date: 1930 Marriage Date: 23 Jun 1955 Divorce Date: 18 Sep 1970 Divorce Place: El Paso, Texas, USA Spouse: Christa B. Vanmatre Number of Children: 5,

Willis D. Vanmatre Age: 41 Marriage Date: 30 Jul 1971 Marriage Place: El Paso, Texas, USA Spouse: Ruth P. Wallius,

Willis D. Vanmatre Age: 53 Marriage Date: 27 Jul 1978 Divorce Date: 15 Dec 1983 Divorce Place: El Paso, Texas, USA Spouse: Delta M. Vanmatre.

Willis D. Van Matre BIRTH 8 Jan 1930 DEATH 8 Sep 1995 BURIAL Fort Bliss National Cemetery El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA PLOT O, 0, 1794 MILITARY SFC, US ARMY MEMORIAL ID 1273260.


LAURENIA

Laurenia Elizabeth Van Matre Cook BIRTH 10 Jun 1932 Cumro, Custer County, Nebraska, USA DEATH 13 Dec 1993 Lexington, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Litchfield Cemetery Litchfield, Sherman County, Nebraska, USA PLOT Sec 10 Row 5 MEMORIAL ID 52391317.

" Laurenia Elizabeth Van Matre Cook, 61, of Overton, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1993 at the Tri-County Hospital in Lexington.
Laurenia was born in the Cumro District of Custer County, just Southwest of Mason City. She grew to womanhood in the Mason City and Litchfield areas. She married Keith James Cook on Nov. 7, 1948.
She followed her husband throughout his Navy career She was a good housewife and mother.
She is survived by her husband Keith James of Overton; one son and his wife, Keith Jesse and Cindy Lyn Cooh of Overton; one daughter and husband, Lowenn and Bernard Van Matre of Millinton, Tenn.; two brothers and seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce.
Services will be held Thursday, Dec. 16, 1993 at 2:00 at the Reynold-Love Chapel in Lexington with Rev. Tom Reynolds officiating. Burial will be in the Litchfield Cemetery at Litchfield. "

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