H. L. Mathers (b. 1828)

MATHERS, EDWARDS

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 7/4/2002 at 13:40:48

Mathers, H. L., farmer: Section 19 (Fremont township); PO Mill; born in Harrison Co., Ohio, November 2, 1828; came to this State in 1857, settling in Buchanan Co.; in 1858, came to this county. Is a Republican. Owns 110 acre farm, and 140 acres of timber land; the southwest quarter section was received from the Government for services in the Mexican war. Mr. Mathers, who is a carpenter, was the builder of the first bridge over the Wapsy, at Fairbanks; he also built what is known as the White School House, and assisted in the construction of four other school buildings. He has been prominently identified with the school interests of this Township; has held the office of School Director for a number of years, during a portion of which incumbency he was President of the Board. Married Emily Edwards in Columbus, Indiana, January 25, 1852; she was born in Memphis, Tenn., December 26, 1832; they have six children, all of whom are living.

Page 745, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"