Phoebe Smith Married name: Mathis Married 1786 (49 or 50 years married) to: Daniel Mathis, son of Job Mathis and Phoebe S Leek. Born 21 Jul 1761, died 10 Mar 1836, 74 years Daniel Mathis inherited the island farm from his father, and like him, he spent his days on the island. "Daniel Mathis was one of the principle men of his time and place. He carried on his farm and also received considerable sums of money from his valuable fisheries, and also from the rent of his extensive meadows. He had the reputation of being an honest man, and one who was a stranger to deceit."[12] 1795 Tax List, Little Egg Harbor Township: Daniel was taxed for 100 improved and 400 unimproved acres, 2 horses and 9 cattle. |