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- Newspaper Obituary - February 07, 1934 Pulaski Democrat - Pulaski, New York - PROMINENT EASTERN END FARMER PASSES - S. G. Mattison, 77 - Samuel Gleason Mattison, a prominent Eastern Oswego County farmer, died at his home in the Seamans district, near Altmar, yesterday morning, following several months of declining health. Mr. Mattison was born in Shaftsbury, Vermont, February 12, 1856, son of Albert and Hannah Gleason Mattison. When a child of four his family came to the Town of Albion where he has since lived. He was a well known and successful farmer specializing in raising Holstein-Friesian cattle. As a Republican, he took an active part in politics for years, at one time serving his town as highway commissioner, and for 12 years; he was a special state game warden. He was a member of Altmar grange and an attendant at the Episcopal church, in Altmar. On November 29, 1882, he married Miss Richardson who survives him. Other survivors are five grandchildren, children of his son, George Mattison who died two years ago. He also leaves a brother, John Mattison of Pulaski, and a sister, Miss Sophia Mattison of Miami, Florida.Funeral services will be held from his late home Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Frederick Meyers of Camden, rector of the Episcopal church of Altmar, will officiate. Burial in Altmar cemetery.
Newspaper Obituary - February 08, 1934 Sandy Creek News - Sandy Creek, New York - Samuel Gleason Mattison - Samuel Gleason Mattison, for many years a prominent breeder of Holstein-Friesian cattle, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 6, 1934, at his home in the Seamans's district near Altmar. He was an active member of Altmar grange and attended the Episcopal church. For 22 years he was a special game protector here. An active ??? as long as his health permitted him to take part in ???, he was highway commissioner for the town of Albion for six years. Mr. Mattison would have observed his 78th birthday anniversary Feb. 12, having been born in 1856, son of the late Albert and Hanna Gleason Mattison. He had spent his life in the vicinity of Altmar. He married the former Miss Alice Richardson, Nov. 29. 1882, and she survives him, with five grandchildren, children of their son, George C. Mattison, who died two years ago. Mr. Mattison also leaves one brother, John, Pulaski, and one sister, Miss Sophia Mattison, Miami, Florida. Services will be held at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon at his home. Rev. Fred Myers of Camden will officiate. Mr. Mattison was a member of St. John's Episcopal church. Burial will be in Altmar cemetery.
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