Willis Wiley Van Matre Willis Wiley Van Matre is the son of Nathan Kelly and Marilda A. (Wiley) Van Matre. Many of the records and articles refer to

Joseph M Van Matre. (1900-1990) This post is in honor of Joseph M Van Matre, the author of the book “A Story of A Van Matre Family”, 1985.

Eight Van matre Cousins Eight of John Johnson Van Matre‘s granddaughters, all about the same age, decided back in 1928, to get together once a year. They continued

A Van Matre Picnic – 1893 A Van Matre Picnic was held in Northern Illinois in 1893. The following is what was written and published in a local

Allen Ludden (1917-1981) Allen Ludden was named Allen Packard Ellsworth at birth and was the son of Elmer and Leilia Matilda (Allen) Ellsworth. When he was just 15

Nathan Kelly Van Matre (1834-1917) Nathan Kelly Van Matre is the son of John Johnson and Mary “Polly” (Matthews) Van Matre. Born:             

Thomas Jefferson Van Matre (1839-1925) Thomas Jefferson Van Matre also called T.J. Van Matre, is the son of John Johnson and Mary “Polly” (Matthews) Van Matre. He was

Van Matre Properties Wisconsin John Johnson Van Matre and several of his sons and later descendants settled in Fayette Township, Lafayette County, Wisconsin. although some of his descendants

Joseph Van Matre (1832-1900) Joseph Van Matre, son of John Johnson and Mary “Polly” (Matthews) Van Matre. Although not in the direct line I am following, I thought