Martin and Louise Matting
Information comes from various sources, newspapers, census, marriage and burial records.
Martin Matting was born 21 Mar 1840 in Germany, immigrating with his family in 1846. He served during the Civil War in the 7th Regiment Indiana. Martin enlisted 22 Aug 1861. He was sent immediately to West Virginia where his regiment jointed other forces at Webster. The 7th took the advance upon Philippi, Co B driving the enemy's pickets back. When the regiment entered the town on the double quick followed by the column, the enemy was being driven from the town. Martin remained in camp here for six weeks, engaged in scouting and then marched to Belington, where it engaged for three days in heavy skirmishes.
Martin's regiment joined in the pursuit of the enemy, and overtaking him at Carrick's ford, the 7th charged and captured his baggage. Overtaking the fleeing forces again at the next ford, the 7th again defeated him, Gen. Garnett, commanding the enemy, being killed. The unite was reorganized on Sep 13 in Indianapolis, leaving the state for Western Virginia and joining Gen. Reynold's command at Cheat Mountain.
Martin was in the battle of Winchester Heights, at Port Republic and Front Royal and back. He was in the Campaign of the Army of Virginia participating at Cedar Mountain, and the second battle of Bull Run. He joined in the pursuit of Lee through Maryland and was in the battle of Antietam. He fought at Ashby's gap and participated in the battle of Fredericksburg. Martin mustered out 6 Mar 1863.
After his service in the war, he married Louise Scholsmire on 9 Nov 1864 in Clay Co, Indiana. She was born 29 Oct 1846 in Indiana, the daughter of Henry Scholsmire and Mary L Opp.
Children of Martin Matting and Louise Scholsmire
1. Ella Marie Matting b-July 1870 in Newport;
m-Alexander Wright in Newport Feb 1893; d-Covington after 1950
2. Emma Laura Matting b-1873 in Newport; d-5 Apr 1924 in Lexington Ky; br-Evergreen
Cemetery
3. Charles Morton Matting Dr. b-19 Sep 1876 in Newport; d-18 Apr 1943 in St
Augustine, St Johns, Florida; br-Evergreen Cemetery in Florida
4. Edward Henry Matting b-27 Apr 1877 in Highlands; d-1954 in Utica, Oneida, New
York; br-Masonic Care Community Cemetery
5. Mildred Matting b-13 Aug 1882 in Newport; d-22 May 1967 in Phoenix Arizona;
br-Arizona State Hospital Cemetery in Phoenix; m-Harry Sabo
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Children of Emma Marie Matting and Alexander G Wright
1. Webster Matting Wright b-22 Aug 1894 in
Newport; d-22 Mar 1980 in Indianapolis
2. Dorothy J Wright b-Mar 1900 in Newport
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 30 June 1892, page 2
Martin Matting yesterday transferred to George Herndinger a lot 30 by 107 feet on the north side of Fourth street, Newport: $1400.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 February 1893, page 7
One of the pleasantest events of the week was the marriage of Alexander Wright and Miss Ella Marie Matting, which was performed by Rev Williamson, at the home of the bride, 934 Washington avenue, Newport. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. A F Burkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Otto E Ernst, Mr. and Mrs. W M Boyne, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph King, Mr. and Mrs. D F Baker of Cincinnati; Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Wright of Covington;
Mr. and Mrs. M Matting, Mr. and Mrs. John F Opp, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ludeke, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hoffmeier, Mr. and Mrs. M L Hetlemire of Covington; Misses Edith Schmaismare, Emma Matting, Mildred Matting, Ellie Matting, Amelia Schleutker of Pennslvania; Carrie Brinkman, Nettie Wiegle, Amelia Eilhart, the Misses Alice, Nellie and Mollie Wright, sisters of the groom; Dollie Anderson, Edith Schmolsmire of Friendship Indiana; Amelia Lepper, Mary Denton of Aurora Ind; Messrs. George A Voige Jr. Frank Day of Cincinnati; Frank M Opp of Jackson, Miss. Edward Matting and many others.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep 1894, page 6
NEWPORT
The YMCA road race yesterday was a grand success and the finish was witnessed by over 2000 people. Along the entire route people were out and cheered the contestants as they passed. The course was from the Ten Mile house to the foot of the tool gate hill, and the start was made at 4 o'clock precisely. It was a handicap race and ranged from one to four and a half minutes.
Mr. Charles Matting was the scratch and won the gold metal donated by the association, in 6:30 1/2; E E Arnold was second time medal donated by Matting & Opp in 11 minutes.
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Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 Feb 1900, page 15
NEWPORT
The grand jury reported indictments yesterday against John alias "Babe" Walker, burglary in entering Martin Matting's residence and robbery in stealing an overcoat from Clarence Wagner.
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Kentucky Post, Monday, 1 February 1926, page 3
Martin Matting, 85, formerly of Ft Thomas, who died Saturday at the home of his granddaughter, Mrs. Gardner Hardee Gingras, Rockledge, Fla. will be brought to Newport for burial, it was said Monday. Matting was formerly a member of the Matting & Opp tailoring firm of Cincinnati. She is survived by two sons and two daughters. Charles A Smith & Sons, undertakers of Newport will be in charge of the funeral.
Page 14-Rites for Martin Matting, 85, retired Cincinnati tailor, who died Saturday at the home of his granddaughter at Rockledge Fla. will be held here. Matting was a senior member of the tailoring firm of Matting & Opp, 120 E Sixth st. for more than 50 years.
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Martin Matting filed for a veterans pension on
20 November 1889 in Ohio. Louise Matting died 27 Dec 1918 in Ft Thomas and was
buried in Evergreen Cemetery. Martin Matting died 1 Feb 1926 in Rockledge, Florida
and was buried in Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate.