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Everett “Bud” Van Matre (1919-2011)

Pat — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:44:40 +0000

Everett “Bud” Van Matre (1919-2011) Everett “Bud” Van Matre was born Everett Eugene Van Matre to Willis Wiley and Caroline Verdaline (Hunnell) Van Matre. He was affectionately called “Bud” his whole life. Born: 10 Apr 1919 in Bend, Deschutes County, Oregon, USA. Died: […]

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Frederick Van Matre (1886-1952)

Pat — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:45:01 +0000

Frederick Van Matre (1886-1952) Frederick Van Matre, born Frederick Nathan Van Matre to Willis Wiley and Sarah Eudora “Dora” (Hunnell) Van Matre. Although not in the direct line I am following, I felt his story is worth sharing. He was known as Fred Van Matre and in some cases Fred N. Van Matre, in many […]

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Deschutes County, Oregon

Pat — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 20:56:46 +0000

Deschutes County, Oregon In this post I will be covering Oregon History and Deschutes County, Oregon communities: Cloverdale, Redmond and Bend, where our Van Matre families settled. The Van Matre’s, early settlers in Central Oregon, were instrumental in the development of the area in the early 20th century. Oregon History Great Britain and the U.S. […]

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Frederick Hunnell (1834-1884)

Pat — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 14:44:33 +0000

Frederick Hunnell (1834-1884) Frederick Hunnell, born Frederick Alfred Hunnell, Jr. to Frederick A. and Ruth (Marshall) Hunnell. This is a maternal line. Two of Fred and Ruths children married Willis Wiley Van Matre. Born: 28 Jun 1834 in Washington County, Indiana, USA. Died: […]

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Willis Wiley Van Matre (1857-1942)

Pat — Sun, 30 Jul 2023 15:06:03 +0000

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 him as W. W. Van Matre. Born: 28 Jul 1857 in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA. Died: […]

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Joseph M Van Matre (1900-1990)

Pat — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 14:48:03 +0000

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. This book was passed down through the family, but never formally published, as far as I could find. However you can find a free copy of the […]

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8 Van Matre Cousins

Pat — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 17:37:44 +0000

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 the practice for twenty-five or more years. The poems and write-ups that follow are proof that they had a most enjoyable time whenever they were together. These […]

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A Van Matre Picnic – 1893

Pat — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:43:46 +0000

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 newspaper at the time. A Newspaper Report of a Van Matre Picnic Held in Northern Illinois in 1895 The crowd began to gather early in the day, […]

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Allen Ludden (1917-1981)

Pat — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:54:58 +0000

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 months old, on 5 Jan 1919 his father, Elmer Ellsworth, an ice dealer, died due to complications from the 1918 Flu epidemic (Spanish Flu). In about 1922, […]

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Nathan Kelly Van Matre (1834-1917)

Pat — Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:21:33 +0000

Nathan Kelly Van Matre (1834-1917) Nathan Kelly Van Matre is the son of John Johnson and Mary “Polly” (Matthews) Van Matre. Born: 14 Nov 1834 in New Vienna, Clinton County, Ohio, USA. Died: 28 Dec 1917 in Mineral Point, Iowa County, Wisconsin, USA. […]

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