Orve Mattoon 1860's Drain, Oregon
Orve Mattoon was born in Drain, Oregon His father, name I don't have came from New York in 1850's.Orve's sons where Bill (William) my grandfather born 1886, his brothers were Jack, Pete who owneded the stage coach line between Drain and Reedsport via Scottsburg.He also owned the livery stable that was located where drain city hall is today. Pete is buried at the Scottsburg pioneer cemetary. Bill Mattoon is buried at the old Drain Pioneer Cemetary with other Mattoons. This cemetary is filled with Minn. Calvary and Illinios Calvery Vets.
Bill Mattoon married Mary (Mame) Zoe Krewson of Drain in 1910, they had four children, Dalton born 1912, Maurine born 1916, Doris born 1919 died age 3, and Margaret born 1927 (my mother) She Married earl Davenport, their kids, Betty, Terry, Charles and Daniel.Mary Zoe Krewson is also Jewish.Any further information please contact me with the other desendents of Bill Mattoon.