MATHEWS, DAVID, farmer and stock-raiser, section twenty-seven, post-office, Derby. Born November 15, 1832, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania, where he grew to manhood on a farm, and was educated at the common schools. Worked for a time by the year for his father on a farm. Married June 18, 1858, to Catharine, daughter of John and Sarah Nichols. She was born March 14, 1842, in Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania. Moved to Iowa in 1859, locating in this township on eighty acres of land, paying for the same and also a team. A few years after he bought eighty acres more. Sold out in 1875 and bought where he now resides. His farm is in a good condition, extra buildings and bearing orchard. Enlisted in 1861 in the 13th Iowa infantry. Taken sick at Jefferson City, sent to hospital, and discharged for disability. He has never regained his health. Is a member of the I. O. O. F. Their union has been cemented by the birth of seven children, five of whom are living: Sarah A., Mollie, Lizzie, Irvin, and Floyd. Harry and an infant are deceased.
SOURCE: State Historical Company, History of Lucas County, Iowa (1881), p. 721
SOURCE: State Historical Company, History of Lucas County, Iowa (1881), p. 721
