Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Matteson, Beriah H 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Matteson, Beriah H.

Those who know and appreciate the value of the business interests at Morris, 
understand that they must of necessity be guarded by men of more than usual 
acumen, and one who has contributed his share towards developing his locality 
is Beriah H. Matteson.  He was born in Lapeer County, Mich., August 3, 1856, a 
son of Beriah H. and Susan (Jones) Matteson, he born in 1811 in Syracuse, N. 
Y., and she in 1812, at Buffalo, N. Y.  They were married in the latter city, 
and soon thereafter moved to Lapeer County, Mich., settling in the wild 
timber, in which he had to clear a space for his log house.  Following this he 
cleared off the remainder of his land and developed a valuable farm, operating 
it until 1873, when he sold and moved to Morris and lived retired until his 
death on July 28, 1885.  His widow survived him until December 10, 1886.  They 
had nine children, five of whom are living, namely:  Storey, who is of Morris, 
Ill.; Rosy, who is Mrs. Frank Dwyer of Spokane, Wash.; Arelia, who is Mrs. O. 
C. Dwyer of Chicago, Ill.; Hattie, who is Mrs. James Stevens of Washington; 
and Beriah H., who was the youngest of the family.

Beriah H. Matteson remained with his parents, attending school and making 
himself useful about the farm until he was twenty years old, when he began 
farming in Saratoga Township, Grundy County.  After four years in that 
township, he went to Nettle Creek Township and remained seven years, and then 
in January, 1906, he moved to Morris, purchased a handsome residence, and the 
outfit for sprinkling the streets, and since then has held the contract for 
this work.

Mr. Matteson was married at Morris, December 25, 1879, to Lizzie Coop, who was 
born in Aux Sable Township, a daughter of John and Nancy (Sandiford) Coop of 
Lancashire, England.  Mr. and Mrs. Coop were married in England, but later 
came to Aux Sable Township.  Mr. and Mrs. Matteson have had the following 
children:  Melvin, who is of Morris; Lee, who is of Nettle Creek Township; 
Nettie, who is Mrs. Ed. Hall of Morris; Howard, who is of Morris; Jessie, who 
is Mrs. Ray Thayer of Odell, Ill.; Olive, who is at home; and Myrtle and 
Pearl, who are at home.  Mr. Matteson is a Republican and served as Alderman 
from the Fourth ward of Morris for two years.  Fraternally he is a member of 
the Modern Woodmen of the World and the Royal Neighbors.  His religious 
connections are with the Presbyterian Church.  An earnest, reliable, steadfast 
man, Mr. Matteson can be relied upon to do his full duty and his excellent 
qualities are appreciated by his wide circle of friends.

page 862

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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