There are not very many Jonathan MATTERS even considering spelling variations in the surname. We have one, if you count MATER as a spelling variation and I am about ready to cross that bridge. Jonathan MATER, born before 1755 is alive and well in Cumberland County in 1800 with a very nice family, I am sure they were very nice, but they seem to have been orphaned because Jonathan disappears from the records - at least the ones I have searched. Anyone have any ideas? Maybe when he was Baptized and married it was Johannes or just plain John. If he was Matter I have not found him. And I see no hint that he arrived in this country maybe with a ready made family. I suppose he could have come in through Baltimore and that we will never know. Michael MATER, born after 1755, may have been his younger brother, they are living close to one another in 1800. There are some Michael MATTERS, but they all seem to be spoken for. Any comments appreciated. Regards to the list Hal