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Title: Matson-George
Post by: educhesne on Monday 22 July 13 14:25 BST (UK)
George Matson, originally from Cork Ireland ( I hope), buried in Nova Scotia, Canada.  My GG grandfather was Joseph Matson (b1865, Nova Scotia) married to Emma Flynn and passed in 1912.  I am keen to learn of the Matson lineage and am hopeful to find more information from the other members of this site.  Thank you
Beth Duchesne
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: aghadowey on Monday 22 July 13 15:32 BST (UK)
Where in Nova Scotia did they live? Are you sure of the dates you've posted?

Added- a George Matson born Ireland 1824 in 1901 Census with wife Rebecca- she is also in 1911 Census and died 1913 (buried Camp Hill, Halifax). George Matson married c1849 widow Rebecca Hoar.
http://www.automatedgenealogy.com/census/ViewFrame.jsp?id=10872&highlight=37

Son George Matson (born c1857 Halifax, died before 1925) m.(1880) Ellen Hillman (died 1925)- son Frank Joseph born 1892.
https://www.novascotiagenealogy.com/
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: Spidermonkey on Monday 22 July 13 21:05 BST (UK)
The 1901 census has Joseph being born in New Brunswick, but that might be because he is a lodger with his mother in law, who appears to have been born in NB - perhaps she just dittoed everybody in her household!
Year: 1901; Census Place: Saint John (City/Cité) King's (Ward/Quartier), Saint John (city/cité), New Brunswick; Page: 24; Family No: 197.
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: aghadowey on Monday 22 July 13 22:00 BST (UK)
Quote from: Spidermonkey on Monday 22 July 13 21:05 BST (UK)
The 1901 census has Joseph being born in New Brunswick, but that might be because he is a lodger with his mother in law, who appears to have been born in NB - perhaps she just dittoed everybody in her household!
Year: 1901; Census Place: Saint John (City/Cité) King's (Ward/Quartier), Saint John (city/cité), New Brunswick; Page: 24; Family No: 197.
http://www.automatedgenealogy.com/census/ViewFrame.jsp?id=5771&highlight=16

Marriage gives Joseph's birthplace as Halifax, N.S.
http://archives.gnb.ca/Search/VISSE/141B7.aspx?culture=en-CA&guid=387cd544-111f-4f62-a237-1c8c542d7a2e
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: educhesne on Tuesday 23 July 13 03:20 BST (UK)
Quote from: educhesne on Monday 22 July 13 14:25 BST (UK)
George Matson, originally from Cork Ireland ( I hope), buried in Nova Scotia, Canada.  My GG grandfather was Joseph Matson (b1865, Nova Scotia) married to Emma Flynn and passed in 1912.  I am keen to learn of the Matson lineage and am hopeful to find more information from the other members of this site.  Thank you
Beth Duchesne
Thank you everyone for your help...I am very excited to study this new information...
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: aghadowey on Tuesday 23 July 13 08:58 BST (UK)
Quote from: educhesne on Tuesday 23 July 13 03:20 BST (UK)
Thank you everyone for your help...I am very excited to study this new information...

... but is it the correct family? please give us any details you've already found and let us know exactly what you are looking for if you need further help.
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: aghadowey on Tuesday 23 July 13 09:59 BST (UK)
Just found a topic about this family on another forum-
http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/surnames.matson/259/mb.ashx

Looking for information on George Matson 1823-1901
his wife was Rebecca lived in, buried in Halifax NS
Sons
Thomas W b1856 Captain
George b1858
John b1863
Joseph b1865 Captain
Daughters
Rebecca B1857 maried Frasier
Lizzie b 1860
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: educhesne on Tuesday 23 July 13 15:37 BST (UK)
Quote from: aghadowey on Tuesday 23 July 13 08:58 BST (UK)
Quote from: educhesne on Tuesday 23 July 13 03:20 BST (UK)
Thank you everyone for your help...I am very excited to study this new information...

... but is it the correct family? please give us any details you've already found and let us know exactly what you are looking for if you need further help.
So sorry, yes it is the right family.  George and Rebecca (buried in Nova Scotia)  Their son, Joseph, is my great grandfather and is buried in the same cemetary in Halifax.  His son, Arthur, is my grandfather and moved to Ontario, Canada in the early 1900's.  I am amazed at the speed with which you can access this information.  Thnk you again.
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: k matson on Friday 15 January 16 07:32 GMT (UK)
George and my reli Thomas were brothers  and married sisters in Halifax they were Elizabeth and Rebecca priston from devon georges wife had been married previously but was widowed  the matson bros were from cork in Ireland  their father  john matson also a mariner b1790 near gothenberg Sweden emigrated to Ireland in1813    regards ken matson
Title: Re: Matson-George
Post by: k matson on Monday 18 January 16 23:23 GMT (UK)
Quote from: k matson on Friday 15 January 16 07:32 GMT (UK)
George and my reli Thomas were brothers  and married sisters in Halifax they were Elizabeth and Rebecca priston from devon georges wife had been married previously but was widowed  the matson bros were from cork in Ireland  their father  john matson also a mariner b1790 near gothenberg Sweden emigrated to Ireland in1813    regards ken matson