Mather Homestead Foundation

A Cousin’s Letter from the Winter of 1888. In a March 19, 1888 letter to Stephen’s father, Joseph Wakeman Mather, his cousin, Ann Elizabeth Lockwood writes of the arrival of the body of his younger son, Josie, who passed away in San Francisco on February 4th. She writes… “We were thankful the body reached here without any trouble. Steve & Mother came with it, we made it as pleasant for them as we could, the friends & neigh-bours came to the Funeral…the house was well filled…” [Joseph...

Although none of the Keeping Room chairs are original to Deacon Mather’s home, all are authentic pieces crafted during America’s colonial and immediate post-colonial eras. Many pieces were acquired by Bertha Mather McPherson to be in keeping with the character of an 18th century Keeping Room. A Trio of Corner Chairs Two Slat Chairs A Lolling Chair and A Wing Chair

Milestones and memories never to be forgotten. It is thanks to Bertha Mather McPherson that we have such a full picture of Homestead history. Beyond that, we are fortunate to have additional items that enhance our appreciation of her personal story and legacy. From the attic to the archives, here are a few of those items… The Birth Announcements of her three children: Anne Floy McPherson, September 25 1934 Jane Mather McPherson, December 21 1940 Stephen Mather McPherson, July 28 1937 A...