Mattison, John S.

John Stead Mattison (1823-1890), a native of England, came to California in 1849, and in 1852 bought 160 acres from the Rodriguez family in what is now Live Oak. His wife was born Delilah Miles (1830-1894).

• Riptide CE37. A brother, Robert, is profiled on CE19. Frank Mattison was a son.
• Mildred Ann Smith, "Mattison Family History Covers 115 Years In County", Santa Cruz Sentinel, October 18, 1964, 29:3-7
• John, John's son Ralph J., John's son Frank and Frank's wife Carrie (Peck) were all Soc. of Pioneers members.