Robert, Checked in Smith's History of Armstrong County. The only Matson listed is Uriah, who apparently opened a store in Brookville; Jefferson County, PA with the money he made selling sawed lumber that was sent through Red Bank Twp., probably via Red Bank Creek which was frequently used for that purpose, of Armstrong County on flatboats. I checked the history of Jefferson County and found mention of Uriah...but only one of his sons is mentioned, John, who married in 1803. There is no Thomas listed among John's children. Uriah apparently came from Ireland, settling first in Chester County, then moving to Indiana County. I can send you the complete info if you think there may be a connection. There are several mentions of the Fiscus' - mostly land ownership. I can send that to you also. I do have Catherine Fiscus in my database. She was born 1823 and died 1911 and was the daughter of William Fiscus and Nancy Agnes Hindman. William Fiscus was born 1786 and died 1857 (sorry no dates for Nancy). William was the son of Abraham Fiscus and Catherine Aukerman. Abraham was born 1760 and died 1837. He was the son of Gerhardt Fiscus who was born in 1725 and died in 1797. He came from Obersaulheim, Germany. The names mentioned in the Armstrong County History are:Abraham, Adam, Christopher, James, John W. and William. Linda M. Robert P. Hawkins wrote: > > Hi, > I am new to the list. I have been doing family history research for > years but only recently began to use the internet. I have some success > in Fayette Co. and am now turning to my line in Armstrong Co. I am > looking for the ancestors of Thomas Matson born 1811(12) married > Catherine Fiscus ( would like to know about her family as well). Is > buried in Bear Creek Cem. Would appreciate any help. > Also I have a copy of Index to Armstrong Co., PA Wills 1805-1900 and > would be willing to do lookups for anyone who needs it ( if there is not > someone else who already does this) > Thank you for your help. > Michele