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Hi Cindy,
I also have a copy of his Obit and it is difficult to tell if it is a "y" or a "v". I have seen the 1880 Census with Samuel and Sarah and two of Sarah's sisters are living with them Sophia, and Mahala, and it looks like a "v" to me. I am also including something that was sent to me by another Matheny researcher. I haven't gotten to verify either of their parentage yet, but hope to someday! Hope this helps!
Are you a direct descendent? I am a descendent of James Albert Matheny, their son.
Sue Seiz
1884 History of Cumberland, Jasper & Richland Cos., IL, p.569:
Dr. S. B. Metheny was b. in Licking Co., OH, Mar. 22, 1830, and was a son of James and Rhoda (Bell) Metheny, the former a native of VA, the latter of OH. The grandfather of Dr. Metheny lived in VA in 1770, and remained there until 1820 when he moved to Licking Co., OH, thence in 1846 to Jasper Co., Ill. where he d. in 1851. Dr. Metheny's father d. in 1849 Grove Township, and his widow md Thomas Wisemore and d. 1851. The subject of this sketch was apprenticed in 1849 to the carpenters' trade, which business he pursued for several years. He was md Mar. 29, 1849 to Sarah, dt of Joseph and Mary Soven, and a native of Hancock Co., Ind. In 1855, Mr. Metheny began the study of medicine with Dr. Norman Comstock. After reading three years, he commenced the practice of this profession in Harrisburg, Jasper Co., remaining there until 1871. He then moved to Grove twp, where he successfully practices his profession. Ten children have been b. to him, viz: Norman, Joseph H. (deceased), Heman S., Mary J., George W., Jonathan C., James A., Nancy A. (deceased), Samuel K. and Sarah E.
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