Matteson, Darius
agricultural implements, Oelwein; born in Wyoming Co., NY, June 19, 1942; located in Cedar Falls, this State, in 1867, and in this county in 1869. Married Miss Helen A. Rathburn in 1866; she was born in Wyoming Co., NY, April 25, 1844. They have one boy -- Elmer E., born April 31, 1870. He enlisted as Corporal in the 130th N. Y. V. I. August 7, 1862. After one year he was transfered, with his regiment, into the First New York Dragoons. He served with his regiment to the close of the war. He was promoted to Sergeant September 1, 1863; to First Sergeant January 1, 1865; he was in thirty-nine engagements with his regiment (besides many skirmishes), including Manassas Plains, October 17, 1863; Todd's Tavern in the Wilderness, May 7, 1864; Beaver Dam, May 10, 1864; Mechanicsville, May 12, 1864; Traveler's Station, June 11 and 12, 1864; Winchester, September 19, 1864; New Market, September 25, 1864; New Market "Races", October 9, 1864. This is where Sheridan made his celebrated ride, reorganized his flying army, and crushed the rebelion. New Town, November 12, 1864; Gordonsville, December 23, 1864; Five Forks, April 1, 1865; Dinwiddie C. H., March 31, 1865; Appomattox, April 8 and 9, 1865, which forced Lee to surrender. He was mustered out at the close of the war.

Page 652, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
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