Individual Details
Cyrus W. Mathews
(1 Sep 1834 - Bef 1906)
Historical encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Morgan County
Munsell Pub. Co., 1906.
History of Morgan County
Transcribed by C.K. Matthews 12/30/06
pages 885 & 886
Mathews, Cyrus W., who is the owner of a fine farm in the vicinity of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Ill., of which city he is a prominent resident, was born on his father’s farm seven miles east and one mile north of Jacksonville, on September 1, 1834. In boyhood he attended the district school of his neighborhood, and was subsequently a student in Illinois College. He remained on the home farm until September 16, 1862, when he enlisted in Company G, First Regiment Missouri Volunteer Calvary, being the attached to Gen. Fremont’s command. Later he served under Gen. Hunter and Gen. Curtis. The regiment was dispatched by boat to intercept Gen. Price at Jefferson City and Mr. Mathews participated in the battles of Springfield, Sugar Creek and Pea Ridge. In August 1863, his regiment was engaged in the battle of Cold Harbor, where Mr. Mathews had a horse shot under him, and his right knee was injured. He was then promoted to be Orderly Sergeant, and on many occasions was in command of his company. He was mustered out of the service at St. Louis in August 1864. After the war, he retuned home and had charge of the farm until February 1866. His present place consist of 200 acres, on which he is engaged in general farming and stock-raising; and he also owns an interest in the paternal homestead.
On February 7, 1866, Mr. Mathews was united in marriage with Mary J. Welbourn, a native of Morgan County. Two children resulted from this union, namely: Alice F., who was a student in the Presbyterian Academy; and Edgar, who lives on the home farm. Soon after his marriage Mr. Mathews moved to his farm, which he cultivated until 1875.
In politics, Mr. Matthews is an earnest and influential Republican, and in 1875 was a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, and in 1876 for that of Sheriff. He was appointed Postmaster of Jacksonville by President Harrison, and served four years and two months. For ten years he held the office of Township Treasurer; has been Chairman of his precinct, and, upon several occasions, Chairman of the Republican County Committee, serving in the latter capacity during the Yates gubernatorial campaign. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the A. F. & A. M. and the G. A. r., of Jacksonville. Mr. Mathews has been a very successful farmer, and now is one of the most prominent citizens of the community in which he lives.
Munsell Pub. Co., 1906.
History of Morgan County
Transcribed by C.K. Matthews 12/30/06
pages 885 & 886
Mathews, Cyrus W., who is the owner of a fine farm in the vicinity of Jacksonville, Morgan County, Ill., of which city he is a prominent resident, was born on his father’s farm seven miles east and one mile north of Jacksonville, on September 1, 1834. In boyhood he attended the district school of his neighborhood, and was subsequently a student in Illinois College. He remained on the home farm until September 16, 1862, when he enlisted in Company G, First Regiment Missouri Volunteer Calvary, being the attached to Gen. Fremont’s command. Later he served under Gen. Hunter and Gen. Curtis. The regiment was dispatched by boat to intercept Gen. Price at Jefferson City and Mr. Mathews participated in the battles of Springfield, Sugar Creek and Pea Ridge. In August 1863, his regiment was engaged in the battle of Cold Harbor, where Mr. Mathews had a horse shot under him, and his right knee was injured. He was then promoted to be Orderly Sergeant, and on many occasions was in command of his company. He was mustered out of the service at St. Louis in August 1864. After the war, he retuned home and had charge of the farm until February 1866. His present place consist of 200 acres, on which he is engaged in general farming and stock-raising; and he also owns an interest in the paternal homestead.
On February 7, 1866, Mr. Mathews was united in marriage with Mary J. Welbourn, a native of Morgan County. Two children resulted from this union, namely: Alice F., who was a student in the Presbyterian Academy; and Edgar, who lives on the home farm. Soon after his marriage Mr. Mathews moved to his farm, which he cultivated until 1875.
In politics, Mr. Matthews is an earnest and influential Republican, and in 1875 was a candidate for the office of County Commissioner, and in 1876 for that of Sheriff. He was appointed Postmaster of Jacksonville by President Harrison, and served four years and two months. For ten years he held the office of Township Treasurer; has been Chairman of his precinct, and, upon several occasions, Chairman of the Republican County Committee, serving in the latter capacity during the Yates gubernatorial campaign. Fraternally, he is affiliated with the A. F. & A. M. and the G. A. r., of Jacksonville. Mr. Mathews has been a very successful farmer, and now is one of the most prominent citizens of the community in which he lives.
Events
| Birth | 1 Sep 1834 |  | |||
| Marriage | 8 Feb 1866 | Morgan, Illinois, United States - Mary J. Welborn |  | | |
| Census (family) | Jul 1870 | Mauvaise Terre Pct, Morgan, Illinois, United States - Mary J. Welborn | | | |
| Death | Bef 1906 | |
Families
| Spouse | Mary J. Welborn (1845 - ) |
| Child | Alice F Mathews (1868 - ) |
| Child | Albert Mathews (1870 - ) |
| Father | Samuel Taylor Mathews (1799 - 1875) |
| Mother | Sarah Ann Adams (1803 - ) |
| Sibling | Melinda Jane Mathews (1822 - 1906) |
| Sibling | Elizah A. Mathews ( - 1830) |
| Sibling | Richard W. Mathews (1825 - ) |
| Sibling | Margaret A. Mathews (1830 - ) |
| Sibling | Samuel T. Mathews (1832 - 1906) |
| Sibling | Sarah E. Mathews (1836 - 1913) |
| Sibling | John H. Mathews (1839 - 1890) |
| Sibling | Richard Thomas Mathews (1843 - 1909) |
Notes
Marriage
MATTHEWS, CYRUS W WELBORN, MARY J 1866-02-08 C/ 27 1070 MORGANCensus (family)
64, 64, Mathews, Cyrus, 35, MW, Farmer, 14800, 4150, IllinoisMary, 25, FW, Keeps house, IL
Alice, 2, FW, IL
Albert, 3/12, MW, IL
Filson, Heather, 14, FW, IL
Endnotes
1. Genealogy papers mailed on Ruberts, Mathews and Taylor families. (Los Angeles, CA: Robert D. Mustain,
2. Illinois State Archives & the Illinois State Genealogical Society., Illinois Statewide Marriage Index 1763 - 1900. (
3. U.S. Census images. Heritage Quest Online. Subscription database through the Sonoma County Public Library. (ProQuest LLC, 2009.), 1870 > ILLINOIS > MORGAN > MAUVAISE TERRE PCT Series: M593 Roll: 263 Page: 587.
4. Bateman, Newton., Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois Morgan County. p. 886 (1906).