Date of Death: 3 May 1891
Subject: Hiram W. Matteson
Source: Savannah Reporter, 7 May 1891
Hiram Matteson, who died at his residence in Savannah, May 3, 1891, was born in Williams county, Ohio, April 3, 1848; was therefore aged 43 years and 1 month. Came to Missouri with his parents in November 1868, was married to Miss Susan Thrailkill, June 4, 1879. He left a wife and one little daughter, Pearl, father, mother, one brother, of Forest City, Mo., and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Vogt of Davenport, Iowa, and Mrs. James Strock, of Cosby, Mo. Mr. Matteson was a man of sterling worth and was well and favorably known by a large number of the citizens of Andrew county. His remains were buried Tuesday afternoon, in the Savannah Cemetery, under the auspices of the I.O.O.F.