Mrs. Elizabeth A. Matthews, pioneer of Garrett County, as were her parents, died at Oakland Tuesday night, aged about eighty years. Mrs. Matthews was born on the Totten farm near Oakland. For a number of years Mrs. Matthews has been an invalid, but for the past few weeks has been seriously ill. She was a faithful member of the Presbyterian Church, and when able to do so , was a regular attendant upon divine worship. She is survived by her son, Attorney Asa T. Matthews, and several nieces and nephews. Cumberland Evening Times - Dec 12, 1924 Asa Totten Matthews, an attorney, and Miss Frances O. Hamill, postmistress, both of Oakland, MD, were married at 9 a.m. Wednesday, in the parlor of the Fort Cumberland Hotel by Rev. Leighton B. Hensley, pastor of the Southminister Presbyterian Church. Miss Isabel Hamill, sister of the bride, was the only attendant. Mr. and Mrs. Matthews left for Washington, and eastern cities. Mrs. Matthews is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. James D. Hamill of Oakland. She was appointed postmaster at Oakland under the present administration and was a former member of the Democratic State Central Committee for Garrett County. She has conducted a book and stationary store in Oakland, established by her father. Mr. Matthews is a prominent member of the Garrett County Bar Association. He has served as a member of the Democratic State Central Committee, and was attorney for the Home Owners Loan Corporation for Garrett County. Cumberland Evening Times - Feb 19, 1937