Category Archives: Matson Project

Edward “Eddie” William Mattson [aka Matson] (1898-1977)

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Don Taylor

Matson Project By Don Taylor Although not my blood ancestors, I have two half-siblings, three half-nieces, and two half-nephews descended from Eddie Matson’s son, Edgar. This page is dedicated to them. I’ll add, I met Eddie, and his wife Hildur, … Continue reading →

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Budgar in the News – Body Found

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Don Taylor

“Budgar” found a body – 28 April 1959 By Don Taylor My mom met my stepfather, Edgar (aka “Bud” and “Budgar”) in 1961. He used to tell the story of when he found a body on the railroad tracks down … Continue reading →

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Ancestors I have Met

Posted on July 15, 2020 by Don Taylor

In Randy Seaver’s blog, “Genea-Musing,” he suggested folks write about, ”Ancestors you have met.” The “rules” were: 1) Write down which of your ancestors that you have met in person (yes, even if you were too young to remember them). … Continue reading →

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Hildur Christina Krafve Mattson (1895-1976)

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Don Taylor

Matson Project Ancestor Sketch By Don Taylor It is not always about your ancestors but ancestors that have made a difference in your life.  When I began looking at my records regarding Hildur I realized that things weren’t right in … Continue reading →

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