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Family HistoryFamily History - Martha A. Brownbridge


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This family history features Martha A. Brownbridge and her immediate family.



First Generation
1. Martha A. Brownbridge,1 born ca. 1868 in Canada, the daughter of William Brownbridge and Elizabeth Metcalf.1 Martha married, 24 November 1914 in Chenango County, New York, George Jenkins Matteson9 (born April 1844 in New York, the son of Charles A. Matteson and Lavonia Laura Jeffords;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 George died 12 April 19268). George is buried in Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York.8

Martha emigrated in 1890 from Canada.1

George worked variously as a carpenter and a machinist, according to census records. He served for over two years in Company F, 114th Regiment, New York Infantry during the Civil War, discharged as a corporal.10


  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 122, Sheet No. 7B, family of Geo. J. Matteson (75, machinist in own shop) and wife Martha (52, immigrated in 1890 from Canada; parents are from England).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 54, family of Geo Matteson (26, worker in wagon shop), Emma (26), and Lucy (3).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 100, Page Nos. 14 and 15, family of Geo. C. Gazlay (71, retired stone mason), and wife Pamelia (74). Living with Geo. J. Mattison (36, repairing sewing machines), wife Emma A. (36), daughter Lucia (12), son Linn (6), and daughter May (4).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 68, Sheet No. 1A, family of George Matteson (Apr 1844, carpenter), wife Emma A. (Apr 1844, married 27 years [probably incorrect compared to other records], 3 children, 3 living), son Linn E. (Dec 1873), and daughter May E. (Aug 1876).
  5. New York State Census, 1905, Chenango County, New Berlin, page 4, family of father Geo. J. Matteson (62, wood mechanic), mother Emma Matteson (62), daughter May Matteson (28, saleswoman, dry goods), and son Linn (30, day laborer).
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Chenango County, New Berlin, Enumeration District 81, Sheet No. 3A, family of George J. Mattison (65, cabinet worker in own shop), wife Emma A. (66, married 45 years, 3 children, 3 living), son Linn E. (36, typesetter in printing office), and daughter May E. (35).
  7. Lineage Books, National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 148, page 169, lineage of Mrs. Lucia Matteson Brownbridge, No. 147544, born in New Berlin, New York, wife of William R. Brownbridge, daughter of George Jenkins Matteson (b. 1844) and his wife Emma Arline Gazley (1843-1911); granddaughter of Charles A. Matteson (1816-1890) and his wife (married 1839) Laura Levonia Jeffords (1819-1893); and two previous generations; also see 118771.
  8. Cemetery Record, Fairview Cemetery, New Berlin, Chenango County, New York. Available at Rootsweb. Matteson: George J. (12 April 1926); Emma Gazley (1911); Lynn E. (24 March 1945); Ann Deming (25 July 1941).
  9. New York Marriages 1686-1980, available at familysearch.org. George J. Matteson (born 1844) and Martha A. Brownbridge (born 1865), married 24 November 1914 in Chenango County, New York. Parents of groom: Charles A. Matteson and Lavonia L. Jeffords. Parents of bride: William Brownbridge and Elizabeth Metcalf.
  10. Civil War Special Schedule - Surviving Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines, and Widows, etc., S.D. 9, E.D. 153, 1st Div, New Berlin, page 2. Available at familysearch.org. Entry for George J. Matteson, corporal, Company F, Regiment 114 NY Infantry, enlisted 20 Aug 1862, discharged 8 Jun 1865, served 2 years, 9 months, 18 days.