In the early 1800's Moses Matheny, and his family migrated from the Shenandoah Valley of (W)Virginia to Pennsylvania. He had purchased a large farm, and when the Erie Canal opened in 1833, He built a stone building along the banks of the Canal. This became a widely known landmark, and had quite a number of famous visitors. Stories abound about this landmark which stood over 100 years. Kelly Matheny from Santa Ana CA, sent in the copies from the book on Rock Point. (Thanks Kelly). See more about the Tavern from the Pages supplied by Kelly! Right Here.

Jeff is 14 now, and his latest accomplishment is that he won "Second Place" in a Regional Art Contest put on by the Area School District. He placed 2nd out of about 40 schools. Alicia, now three going on ten, takes Gymnastic and Dance lessons, and what a ham she is. Every time they come to visit, we get entertained with her "songs", her tumbles and Somersaults, plus on her tippy toes, she does her "piroets" (sp). Grandma and Grandpa is so proud of her.

But we have another Big Surprise. Come July, our son David and his wife Lisa, will have their FIRST. And like many young folks now days..... well Its a BOY! So another grandson will be shown off soon!

Blue Moon March 31st. Easter coming and here's all them April Birthdays that still keep coming along! So all of you have a Happy one too:

(Belated one that was missed)..
Ron Matheny March 29 (Tom Mathenys bro in Wv)

April Birthdays:

PAUL EDWARD MATHENY, III; Apr 4th.
Joshua Taylor Metheny, April 5;
Lyndsey Taylor Metheny, April5 (twins)
Children of Ralphs youngest son Philip.

I reluctantly give you my birthday April 11th (grin) Diana in Okla

To all of you, Happy Birthday, and many more to come!!

Well the Reunion Plans are forming, and all MRR Committee are working to make this something great for all of us, and our families to come. Here is the latest view of the proposed Memorial. Check the MRR Site for all the latest news.

Visit the MRR Central Site for the latest Committee news.

The Andersonville Prison during the civil war was built to house 10 to 20 thousand prisoners. During its two and a half year life, over 60,000 Union prisoners were house there at one time or another. Some 32,000 Union soldiers died there, under fed, overcrowded, and little food or medicine for the sick, and wounded. Having found a site which lists over 35,000 of the one that were there, both living and dead. Here is a short list of the ones I found during a search of the lists. The last one is not a Matheny/Metheny, but that is my Mothers grandfather. Joseph Shedelbower was mustered in at age 17, captured at Chicamagua, GA. at age 19, and released just over 20 years old!

Code No.: 12171 Grave No.: 2171
Last Name: MATHENEY
First Name: D. C.
Rank: PRIVATE
Company: D Regiment: 7
State: TN
Branch of Service: CAVALRY
Date of Death: JUNE 19, 1864
Cause of Death: ANASARCA
Place Captured: UNION CITY, TN
Date Captured: 3/24/1864

Code No.: 17233 Grave No.: 7233
Last Name: MATHENEY
First Name: NATHANIEL
Rank: SERGEANT
Company: A Regiment: 42
State: IN
Branch of Service: INFANTRY
Date of Death: AUG. 29, 1864
Cause of Death: DIARRHEA

Code No.: 55995 Grave No.: 0
Last Name: MATHENY
First Name: E
Rank: PVT
Company: L Regiment: 5
State: IA
Branch of Service:
EXCHANGED ATLANTA: SEPT 19, 1864

Code No.: 56548 Grave No.: 0
Last Name: METHANEY
First Name: J
Rank: PVT
Company: B Regiment: 61
State: IL
TURNED OVER COL O'NEIL: FEB 28, 1865

Code No.: 19783 Grave No.: 9783
Last Name: METHANY
First Name: V. V.
Rank: SERGEANT
Company: A Regiment: 13
State: TN
Branch of Service: CAVALRY
Date of Death: SEP. 26, 1864
Cause of Death: SCORBUTUS
Place Captured: FORT PILLOW, TN
Date Captured: 4/12/1864

Code No.: 43347 Grave No.: 0
Last Name: SHEDDLEBOWER
First Name: JOSEPH
Rank: PRIVATE
Company: K Regiment: 38
State: IL
Branch of Service: INFANTRY
RELEASED 11/21/1864
EXCHANGED SAVANNAH, GA
Place Captured: Chickamagua, GA.
Date Captured: 9/20/1863

As you all know we (Rita and I), maintain several web sites on the Internet. Actually I do most of the web work, Rita comes up with the ideas. (some of the better ideas were her doings). Then I transpose them into web publishing. Visit some of our sites.. and let us know what you all think!
The Metheny Genealogy Connection
My Metheny Genealogy Homepage.
Rita's Home on the Web
Rita's Cox/Metheny Genealogy Homepage.
Jeffrey's Sports Page
Jeff Metheny's Sports Homepage.
The Collectors Haven
Our Collectables - Commercial Site on Geocities.
Genealogy World - Resource Center
Our Commercial Genealogy Site.

Thanks to my information contributors. Diana Jones for the Birthdays. To my wife Rita for her ideas, help, and putting up with me. Thanks to Kelly Matheny for the great pictures and the matheny Tavern Information.. Ed Powell, thanks for the Stone drawing (and the maps we posted on the MRR Site). Thanks to to the MRR Committee for volunteering their time and efforts.

If you have some info or unique stories, wills or obituaries, send them to me I will put them in ...and, dont forget to email me. Dave Metheny