SENATOR MATSON DEAD
He Passed Away at his home In Bradford Saturday Night.
Hon. Myron Matron died at his home on Congress street, Bradford, shortly before 12 o'clock Saturday night, after a protracted illness, due chiefly to the enlargement of the heart and liver.
From the Bradford Era we take the following in regard to the life of this useful man:
"The deceased was born at Rushford, Allegany county, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1850. When he was but four years old his parents moved to Franklinville, N. Y., where he passed his early life, attended the public schools there, and also being a student at Tenbrook academy. In 1870 he left home and engaged in oil well work at Tidioute, Pa., and, thereafter, in different districts, he followed the petroleum industry, eventually becoming a producer in the Bradford and other fields. He was president of the Matson Oil Co., the Victor Oil Co., and a member of the Devonian Oil Co. He was also identified with the Inca Mining Co. of Peru, South America, and the Bradford-Alaskan Mining Co. of Alaska.
Since the opening of the Mid-continent fields he became prominently connected with the oil business in Kansas and the Indian Territory, having large holdings there, individually and as a member of producing corporations. He also had large interests in the Illinois field. He was very successful amassed a large fortune. Mr. Matson was a director of the Commercial National Bank of this city.
"Mr. Matson was active as a Republican and was recognized as a local leader, being county chairman for several terms. In 1900 he was elected as Senator from the 25th district, comprising the counties of McKean, Potter and Tioga. He was re-elected four years later and his death now leaves the district without a representative in the upper House of the State Legislature.
"In the State Senate Mr. Matson proved to be a most energetic, influential and efficient member and in recognition of his sagacity and judgment in State matters he was placed on some of the most important of State committees, being chairman of several. He was instrumental in having passed several important bills. At times when appropriation bills were being opposed strongly by those who would have them reduced his efforts in behalf of local hospital appropriations were successful and his constituents, thereby, were well served.
"Mr. Matson was a man of unchanging affability. He always had a pleasant word for everybody Even his political opponents admired his simple honesty of manner and method and his cordial and straightforward frankness. In a quiet and effective way he was philanthropic and helpful. Numerous benefactions, known only to the recipients, were bestowed by him in cases that elicited his interest. If he could help a worthy person to a position or to obtain deserved advancement, he was ever ready to render service. The deceased was public-spirited and had Bradford's welfare always at heart. Senator Matson was a citizen of most exemplary qualities and one who will be keenly missed in this community.
The deceased is survived by his widow, and by two sons:, Calvin Matson of Bartlesville, I. T., and Bruce H. Matson of Bradford. He likewise leaves one brother, Randolph Matson of Bolivar, N. Y., and one sister, Mrs. B. H. Bacon of Canadea. N. Y.
"He belonged to the different local bodies of the Masonic fraternity and to the Bradford, Merchants and Country Clubs of this city."
The funeral was held under the auspices of Trinity Commandery, No. 58, Knights Templar, at the family residence, No. 180 Congress street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. W. Bieber and Rev. M. H. Houghton assisting briefly in the exercises, The body was temporarily placed, pending the erection of a mausoleum for the Matson family, in the Emery mausoleum, at Oak Hill.
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Senator Myron Matson is entombed in his family mausoleum, a short distance from the Soldiers' Plot. He was elected Senator from the 25th District in 1900, representing McKean, Potter and Tioga counties. He was re-elected in 1904, and died while in office in 1906. He was president of Matson Oil Co., the Victor Oil Co. and a member of the Devonian Oil Co.
He was identified with the Inca Mining Company of Peru, and the Bradford-Alaskan Mining Company. He was connected with the oil business in Kansas and the Indian Territory, and was a director of the Commercial National Bank of Bradford.
Courtesy of Molly Lindahl,
Researcher-Genealogy
Bradford Landmark Society)
He Passed Away at his home In Bradford Saturday Night.
Hon. Myron Matron died at his home on Congress street, Bradford, shortly before 12 o'clock Saturday night, after a protracted illness, due chiefly to the enlargement of the heart and liver.
From the Bradford Era we take the following in regard to the life of this useful man:
"The deceased was born at Rushford, Allegany county, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1850. When he was but four years old his parents moved to Franklinville, N. Y., where he passed his early life, attended the public schools there, and also being a student at Tenbrook academy. In 1870 he left home and engaged in oil well work at Tidioute, Pa., and, thereafter, in different districts, he followed the petroleum industry, eventually becoming a producer in the Bradford and other fields. He was president of the Matson Oil Co., the Victor Oil Co., and a member of the Devonian Oil Co. He was also identified with the Inca Mining Co. of Peru, South America, and the Bradford-Alaskan Mining Co. of Alaska.
Since the opening of the Mid-continent fields he became prominently connected with the oil business in Kansas and the Indian Territory, having large holdings there, individually and as a member of producing corporations. He also had large interests in the Illinois field. He was very successful amassed a large fortune. Mr. Matson was a director of the Commercial National Bank of this city.
"Mr. Matson was active as a Republican and was recognized as a local leader, being county chairman for several terms. In 1900 he was elected as Senator from the 25th district, comprising the counties of McKean, Potter and Tioga. He was re-elected four years later and his death now leaves the district without a representative in the upper House of the State Legislature.
"In the State Senate Mr. Matson proved to be a most energetic, influential and efficient member and in recognition of his sagacity and judgment in State matters he was placed on some of the most important of State committees, being chairman of several. He was instrumental in having passed several important bills. At times when appropriation bills were being opposed strongly by those who would have them reduced his efforts in behalf of local hospital appropriations were successful and his constituents, thereby, were well served.
"Mr. Matson was a man of unchanging affability. He always had a pleasant word for everybody Even his political opponents admired his simple honesty of manner and method and his cordial and straightforward frankness. In a quiet and effective way he was philanthropic and helpful. Numerous benefactions, known only to the recipients, were bestowed by him in cases that elicited his interest. If he could help a worthy person to a position or to obtain deserved advancement, he was ever ready to render service. The deceased was public-spirited and had Bradford's welfare always at heart. Senator Matson was a citizen of most exemplary qualities and one who will be keenly missed in this community.
The deceased is survived by his widow, and by two sons:, Calvin Matson of Bartlesville, I. T., and Bruce H. Matson of Bradford. He likewise leaves one brother, Randolph Matson of Bolivar, N. Y., and one sister, Mrs. B. H. Bacon of Canadea. N. Y.
"He belonged to the different local bodies of the Masonic fraternity and to the Bradford, Merchants and Country Clubs of this city."
The funeral was held under the auspices of Trinity Commandery, No. 58, Knights Templar, at the family residence, No. 180 Congress street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. W. Bieber and Rev. M. H. Houghton assisting briefly in the exercises, The body was temporarily placed, pending the erection of a mausoleum for the Matson family, in the Emery mausoleum, at Oak Hill.
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Senator Myron Matson is entombed in his family mausoleum, a short distance from the Soldiers' Plot. He was elected Senator from the 25th District in 1900, representing McKean, Potter and Tioga counties. He was re-elected in 1904, and died while in office in 1906. He was president of Matson Oil Co., the Victor Oil Co. and a member of the Devonian Oil Co.
He was identified with the Inca Mining Company of Peru, and the Bradford-Alaskan Mining Company. He was connected with the oil business in Kansas and the Indian Territory, and was a director of the Commercial National Bank of Bradford.
Courtesy of Molly Lindahl,
Researcher-Genealogy
Bradford Landmark Society)
SENATOR MATSON DEAD
He Passed Away at his home In Bradford Saturday Night.
Hon. Myron Matron died at his home on Congress street, Bradford, shortly before 12 o'clock Saturday night, after a protracted illness, due chiefly to the enlargement of the heart and liver.
From the Bradford Era we take the following in regard to the life of this useful man:
"The deceased was born at Rushford, Allegany county, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1850. When he was but four years old his parents moved to Franklinville, N. Y., where he passed his early life, attended the public schools there, and also being a student at Tenbrook academy. In 1870 he left home and engaged in oil well work at Tidioute, Pa., and, thereafter, in different districts, he followed the petroleum industry, eventually becoming a producer in the Bradford and other fields. He was president of the Matson Oil Co., the Victor Oil Co., and a member of the Devonian Oil Co. He was also identified with the Inca Mining Co. of Peru, South America, and the Bradford-Alaskan Mining Co. of Alaska.
Since the opening of the Mid-continent fields he became prominently connected with the oil business in Kansas and the Indian Territory, having large holdings there, individually and as a member of producing corporations. He also had large interests in the Illinois field. He was very successful amassed a large fortune. Mr. Matson was a director of the Commercial National Bank of this city.
"Mr. Matson was active as a Republican and was recognized as a local leader, being county chairman for several terms. In 1900 he was elected as Senator from the 25th district, comprising the counties of McKean, Potter and Tioga. He was re-elected four years later and his death now leaves the district without a representative in the upper House of the State Legislature.
"In the State Senate Mr. Matson proved to be a most energetic, influential and efficient member and in recognition of his sagacity and judgment in State matters he was placed on some of the most important of State committees, being chairman of several. He was instrumental in having passed several important bills. At times when appropriation bills were being opposed strongly by those who would have them reduced his efforts in behalf of local hospital appropriations were successful and his constituents, thereby, were well served.
"Mr. Matson was a man of unchanging affability. He always had a pleasant word for everybody Even his political opponents admired his simple honesty of manner and method and his cordial and straightforward frankness. In a quiet and effective way he was philanthropic and helpful. Numerous benefactions, known only to the recipients, were bestowed by him in cases that elicited his interest. If he could help a worthy person to a position or to obtain deserved advancement, he was ever ready to render service. The deceased was public-spirited and had Bradford's welfare always at heart. Senator Matson was a citizen of most exemplary qualities and one who will be keenly missed in this community.
The deceased is survived by his widow, and by two sons:, Calvin Matson of Bartlesville, I. T., and Bruce H. Matson of Bradford. He likewise leaves one brother, Randolph Matson of Bolivar, N. Y., and one sister, Mrs. B. H. Bacon of Canadea. N. Y.
"He belonged to the different local bodies of the Masonic fraternity and to the Bradford, Merchants and Country Clubs of this city."
The funeral was held under the auspices of Trinity Commandery, No. 58, Knights Templar, at the family residence, No. 180 Congress street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. W. Bieber and Rev. M. H. Houghton assisting briefly in the exercises, The body was temporarily placed, pending the erection of a mausoleum for the Matson family, in the Emery mausoleum, at Oak Hill.
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Senator Myron Matson is entombed in his family mausoleum, a short distance from the Soldiers' Plot. He was elected Senator from the 25th District in 1900, representing McKean, Potter and Tioga counties. He was re-elected in 1904, and died while in office in 1906. He was president of Matson Oil Co., the Victor Oil Co. and a member of the Devonian Oil Co.
He was identified with the Inca Mining Company of Peru, and the Bradford-Alaskan Mining Company. He was connected with the oil business in Kansas and the Indian Territory, and was a director of the Commercial National Bank of Bradford.
Courtesy of Molly Lindahl,
Researcher-Genealogy
Bradford Landmark Society)
He Passed Away at his home In Bradford Saturday Night.
Hon. Myron Matron died at his home on Congress street, Bradford, shortly before 12 o'clock Saturday night, after a protracted illness, due chiefly to the enlargement of the heart and liver.
From the Bradford Era we take the following in regard to the life of this useful man:
"The deceased was born at Rushford, Allegany county, N. Y., Sept. 13, 1850. When he was but four years old his parents moved to Franklinville, N. Y., where he passed his early life, attended the public schools there, and also being a student at Tenbrook academy. In 1870 he left home and engaged in oil well work at Tidioute, Pa., and, thereafter, in different districts, he followed the petroleum industry, eventually becoming a producer in the Bradford and other fields. He was president of the Matson Oil Co., the Victor Oil Co., and a member of the Devonian Oil Co. He was also identified with the Inca Mining Co. of Peru, South America, and the Bradford-Alaskan Mining Co. of Alaska.
Since the opening of the Mid-continent fields he became prominently connected with the oil business in Kansas and the Indian Territory, having large holdings there, individually and as a member of producing corporations. He also had large interests in the Illinois field. He was very successful amassed a large fortune. Mr. Matson was a director of the Commercial National Bank of this city.
"Mr. Matson was active as a Republican and was recognized as a local leader, being county chairman for several terms. In 1900 he was elected as Senator from the 25th district, comprising the counties of McKean, Potter and Tioga. He was re-elected four years later and his death now leaves the district without a representative in the upper House of the State Legislature.
"In the State Senate Mr. Matson proved to be a most energetic, influential and efficient member and in recognition of his sagacity and judgment in State matters he was placed on some of the most important of State committees, being chairman of several. He was instrumental in having passed several important bills. At times when appropriation bills were being opposed strongly by those who would have them reduced his efforts in behalf of local hospital appropriations were successful and his constituents, thereby, were well served.
"Mr. Matson was a man of unchanging affability. He always had a pleasant word for everybody Even his political opponents admired his simple honesty of manner and method and his cordial and straightforward frankness. In a quiet and effective way he was philanthropic and helpful. Numerous benefactions, known only to the recipients, were bestowed by him in cases that elicited his interest. If he could help a worthy person to a position or to obtain deserved advancement, he was ever ready to render service. The deceased was public-spirited and had Bradford's welfare always at heart. Senator Matson was a citizen of most exemplary qualities and one who will be keenly missed in this community.
The deceased is survived by his widow, and by two sons:, Calvin Matson of Bartlesville, I. T., and Bruce H. Matson of Bradford. He likewise leaves one brother, Randolph Matson of Bolivar, N. Y., and one sister, Mrs. B. H. Bacon of Canadea. N. Y.
"He belonged to the different local bodies of the Masonic fraternity and to the Bradford, Merchants and Country Clubs of this city."
The funeral was held under the auspices of Trinity Commandery, No. 58, Knights Templar, at the family residence, No. 180 Congress street, Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. H. W. Bieber and Rev. M. H. Houghton assisting briefly in the exercises, The body was temporarily placed, pending the erection of a mausoleum for the Matson family, in the Emery mausoleum, at Oak Hill.
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Senator Myron Matson is entombed in his family mausoleum, a short distance from the Soldiers' Plot. He was elected Senator from the 25th District in 1900, representing McKean, Potter and Tioga counties. He was re-elected in 1904, and died while in office in 1906. He was president of Matson Oil Co., the Victor Oil Co. and a member of the Devonian Oil Co.
He was identified with the Inca Mining Company of Peru, and the Bradford-Alaskan Mining Company. He was connected with the oil business in Kansas and the Indian Territory, and was a director of the Commercial National Bank of Bradford.
Courtesy of Molly Lindahl,
Researcher-Genealogy
Bradford Landmark Society)
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