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<!-- Enter Birth Information Here -->Nelson Mattice was born on January 1, 1845 to [[Bartholomew B. Mattice]] (B. 1822, D. April 2, 1872) and [[Harriet Schermerhorn]] (B. 1827, D. Mar 19, 1905).<ref name="Bernehistory">Bernehistory.org</ref>  He was the oldest of ten children.<ref name="Bernehistory"/>    
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*Edward Mattice
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*Alden Mattice
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*Ida Mattice
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*Giles Mattice
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*Almond Mattice
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*Luke Mattice
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*Austin Mattice
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*Luida Mattice
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|Additional Remarks:  Nelson enlisted at the age of 17.  Aka Melvin.  His younger brother [[Edward Mattice]] (B. 1847, D. 1929) also served in Co D of the 7th Heavy Artillery Regt.  Nelson as the oldest enlisted first on July 28, 1862 and Edward followed on Jan 25, 1864.  Both brothers mustered out within days of one another.  Nelson had a disability as a result of the war which was described as "gravel of the lungs".
 
|Additional Remarks:  Nelson enlisted at the age of 17.  Aka Melvin.  His younger brother [[Edward Mattice]] (B. 1847, D. 1929) also served in Co D of the 7th Heavy Artillery Regt.  Nelson as the oldest enlisted first on July 28, 1862 and Edward followed on Jan 25, 1864.  Both brothers mustered out within days of one another.  Nelson had a disability as a result of the war which was described as "gravel of the lungs".
 
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|Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers, 1865 census Berne, Albany Co., NY; [[Annual Report of the Adjutant-General]] of the State of New York for the year 1898; 1890 US Veterans Census Binghamton, Broome Co, NY; Howell, George Rogers, [[History of the County of Albany]], NY from 1609-1886, W. W. Munsell & Co., 1886, page 817; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
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|Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers, 1865 census Berne, Albany Co., NY; [[h:Annual Report of the Adjutant-General|Annual Report of the Adjutant-General]] of the State of New York for the year 1898; 1890 US Veterans Census Binghamton, Broome Co, NY; Howell, George Rogers, [[History of the County of Albany]], NY from 1609-1886, W. W. Munsell & Co., 1886, page 817; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
 
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Latest revision as of 22:15, 6 October 2013

Birth

Nelson Mattice was born on January 1, 1845 to Bartholomew B. Mattice (B. 1822, D. April 2, 1872) and Harriet Schermerhorn (B. 1827, D. Mar 19, 1905).[1] He was the oldest of ten children.[1] His siblings were: the son of Bartholomew B. Mattice and Harriet Schermerhorn. His siblings were:[2]

  • Edward Mattice
  • Alden Mattice
  • Ida Mattice
  • Giles Mattice
  • Almond Mattice
  • Luke Mattice
  • Austin Mattice
  • Luida Mattice
  • Ira Mattice

Marriage & Children

Nelson Mattice married after he served in the Civil War in June of 1870, Rachael Monroe (B. 1852, D. unk), whose parents are unknown.[1][3]

Nelson and Rachael had the following children:

  • Frank Mattice (B. Mar 8, 1871, D. July 4, 1928)[1]
  • Ida Grace Mattice (B. 1872, D. 1897)[1]
  • Harriet Mattice (B. 1878, D. 1900)[1]


Occupation

Nelson was a farmer in Chenango, Broome County, NY.[3][4]

Military Service

Name: Nelson Mattice
Residence: Berne[5]
Place of Birth: Wright, Schoharie Co.[5]
Date of Birth: 1 Jan 1846[5]
Names of Parents: Bartholomew (Mattice) and Harriet Schermerhorn [5]
Marital Status: Single[5]
Occupation: Blacksmith[5]
Term of Enlistment: 3 years[5]
Bounty Received: $100.00[5]
Enlistment Date: 28 Jul 1862
Enlistment Place: Berne, New York[6] or Albany, NY[5]
Enlistment Rank: Private
State Served: New York
Regiment: 7th Regiment NY Heavy Artillery
Company: Company D
Muster Out Date: 16 Jun 1865 [6]
Muster Out Place: Ft Federal Hill, Baltimore, MD[6]
Additional Remarks: Nelson enlisted at the age of 17. Aka Melvin. His younger brother Edward Mattice (B. 1847, D. 1929) also served in Co D of the 7th Heavy Artillery Regt. Nelson as the oldest enlisted first on July 28, 1862 and Edward followed on Jan 25, 1864. Both brothers mustered out within days of one another. Nelson had a disability as a result of the war which was described as "gravel of the lungs".
Sources Used: Ancestry.com, American Civil War Soldiers, 1865 census Berne, Albany Co., NY; Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York for the year 1898; 1890 US Veterans Census Binghamton, Broome Co, NY; Howell, George Rogers, History of the County of Albany, NY from 1609-1886, W. W. Munsell & Co., 1886, page 817; Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War

Life

Nelson moved to Broome County, NY by August 1870.[3] In the 1870 and 1880 Censuses, he was recorded as a farmer in Chenango, Broome County, NY.[3][4] His wife Rachael died before 1900 and in by 1890 he was living at 18 Cedar Street in Binghamton with his son Frank Mattice.[7][8] In the 1900 Census, Nelson was still living with his son Frank Mattice, a postal clerk, and his wife in Binghamton at 18 Cedar Street.[7][8]


Death

Nelson Mattice died in 1918 in Binghamton, Broome County, NY.[1] His wife Rachael had died previously between 1880 and 1900 in Broome County, NY.[4][8] Both are buried at the Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co., NY

Monument of Nelson and Rachel Monroe Mattice at the Floral Park Cemetery, Johnson City, Broome Co.,NY. Photo courtesy of Paul R.

Obituary

Additional Research Notes

Additional Media

Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War


Sources

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Bernehistory.org
  2. www.BerneHistory.com Family Files
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 1870 US Census, Chenango, Broome Co, NY
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 1880 US Census, Chenango, Broome Co, NY
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 Town and City Registers of Men Who Served in the Civil War
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 Annual Report of the Adjutant-General
  7. 7.0 7.1 1890 US Veterans Census, Binghamton, Broome Co, NY
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 1900 US Census, Binghamton, Broome Co, NY