Robert Mathews

    Robert Mathews is a native of Jefferson County, Indiana. Was born November 15, 1837. Is a son of Richard and Nancy (Jackman) Mathews, who were natives of Kentucky and Pennsylvania. His father settled in Shelby Township, this county, in 1818, on a farm. He died in 1869.

    The subject of this sketch was raised on a a farm. In 1862 he joined the Fifty-fifth Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry, Co. A, which fought in Kentucky.

    In 1864 he was married to Miss Nancy A. Demaree, daughter of William U. Demaree. Two children bless this union, Ida and W. R.

    Mr. Mathews owns 317 acres of land. Has been secretary of the Madison and Canaan Turnpike Company since 1874. This pays about six per cent on capital stock. He is one of Jefferson County's most thrifty and successful farmers.

Source: Biographical and Historical Souvenir for the counties of Clark, Crawford, Harrison, Floyd, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott and Washington, Indiana. By John M. Gresham & Co., 1889.