Suggested edit: MATEER--HANNAH, daughter of Joseph and Barbara Allgyer, was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., April 20, 1853. On Jan. 8 she in company with her brother, S. E. Allgyer, went to Mattawana, Pa., for the purpose of spending the remainder of the winter with her older sister, Mrs. Nancy J. Harshbarger. She was there only two days until she contracted a cold. At first it did not seem so serious, but finally developed into catarrhal pneumonia, and all that loving hands could do was done for her, but God knew best, and she peacefully fell aleep on the afternoon of Jan. 22, 1932; aged 78 y. 9 m. 2 d. In 1874, she with her parents moved to Wayne Co., Ohio, and one year later they moved to Champaign Co., near West Liberty, and in this community the remainder of her life was spent. Dec. 7, 1886, she was married to Jacob Mateer, who preceded her in death just 17 years ago. Aunt Hannah, as she was familiarly known, was a very industrious, hard working woman. Many a family in and around West Liberty, can testify to the fact that her labors of love for them were many. Her cheerful disposition won for her many friends, and especially was she a lover of children. She was the mother of 3 daughters (Nettie M., Blanche B. And Leona B.). Leona was taken from their little circle in the year 1908, thus leaving but two daughters to mourn the loss of a loving mother. At different times she had several other children in her home and mothered them. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church and remained loyal to her faith, unto the end. She found much joy and comfort in attending church services, and when health permitted, her place was seldom vacant. Besides her 2 daughters (Mrs., James Heffner and Blanche Mateer), she leaves 2 older sisters (Mrs. Nancy J. Harshbarger and Mrs. Lizzie Zook), and 1 brother (Bishop S. E. Allgyer), and many other relatives and friends. Her remains were accompanied to West Liberty by her brother and funeral services were held Jan. 22 at the Oak Grove Church, in charge of Bro. A. I. Yoder, assisted by Bro. N. E. Troyer. Burial in Mt. Tabor Cemetery.

GOSPEL HERALD - Vol. XXIV, No. 46 - FEBRUARY 11, 1932 - PAGE 1007, 1008
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