BORN: 1830
BORN IN: Mass.
DIED: 1/7/1903
AGED: 73
CAUSE OF DEATH: Heart failure
DEATH LOCATION: Redwood City
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OBITUARY ---------------ABRAHAM D. MATTHEWSON
Redwood City Democrat
January 8, 1903
Abraham D. Matthewson who has resided so long in San Mateo County as to have become one of it’s landmarks, passed away yesterday forenoon at the home of his niece, Mrs. Lottie Wilcox, after an illness from pneumonia of less than two days.
Mr. Matthewson was one of the few remaining old residents who came to this county during the pioneer days. He was born in Mass. 72 years ago and arrived here in the latter 50’s and worked in the redwoods as a shingle maker, which pursuit he followed for many years, retiring with enough of the world’s wealth to spend his days in comfort. He made his home in this city with Mrs. Wilcox for several years and by his simple, genial, and kindly nature had become a favorite with everyone. Even to the children he was known as “Uncle Abe” and by them will be as much missed as his more elder associates. Of his whole life ˇn San Mateo County, there can be naught said than that he was a good citizen and neighbor, honest and conscientious in all his dealings.
The deceased was never married. He leaves beside his niece in this city, a sister (Mrs. Packard) who resides in San Gregorio, and two nephews and a niece, children of the latter.
He is a brother of Mrs. Jumel and his headstone says “Uncle Abe”.
The date of the funeral could not be arrangned last night on account of the inability of Mrs. Packard to hear from her daughter at Port Townsend, who may desire to attend the funeral.
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