Mather Homestead Foundation

From Stephen’s summers to Bertha’s Thanksgivings Found in a Keeping Room cabinet is a guest book first used by Stephen (1907-1923) and then by Bertha and Ed (1945-1970). An extended range of years and guests, but an enduring appreciation of the Homestead and the hospitality offered by its hosts. 5 Random Entries from Stephen’s Years… “Three weeks of lovely rest.”- Elizabeth Mary Turner [STM’s cousin] August 1908 “It was a corkin’ swim.” – Robert Yard [STM’s best man] August 1909 “Defeated...

A Look at Moses Mather’s Last Will and Testament. The Rev. Moses Mather signed his will “this twenty-six day of December AD 1793,” thirteen years before his death. He did make some very specific bequests and even more specific allotments were made to his four surviving children at the time of the distribution of the estate’s assets. From the will, of note: “Item-I give to my son Joseph and my daughter Hannah, the wife of Jesse Raymond, my land adjoining Mr. Whitney’s land in consideration...

An appreciation of the life and lineage of Elizabeth Whiting On January 1, 1756 Moses Mather married Elizabeth Whiting. Together they had one son, Noyes Mather. Sadly, Elizabeth died in December 1757. But in many ways her family story closely parallels that of the early Mathers in America and even intersects. Briefly, Elizabeth’s father was Joseph Whiting Jr. (1692-1757). He and Elizabeth’s mother, Abigail Holly, are buried in Noroton River Graveyard on the banks of Holly Pond. (And yes,...