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Re: LaMatry name

rongfinger57 — 2011-04-26 00:08:52Z

Leo
I just got your post. I realize its been several years since you posted this so im hoping you still check it. My father was raymond Ambrose La Matry your grandpas brother.
If you recieve this please contact me at ronginger57@sbcglobal.net
Blessings Ginger LaMatry- Welch

Re: Ronald j LaMatry died

applepan36 — 2009-12-20 06:23:33Z

This Ron must be my pal from Kansas City. We went to East High and on to the U.S. Army? We were also room mates for a short time after the army, until he married Jane (I think was her name?). We caught up with each other in Los Angeles when I was there on business. Funny, he called my home in K C and my wife told him I was in LA! He lived in I believe West Covina.

Re: who are the original founders?

littlemalynda — 2007-07-28 06:07:55Z

Hi Erinn,

If yu'd like we have a family tree on here (ancestry.com) or you can email me at littlemalynda@aol.com and I'll send you all the info I have on the LA Matry/La Mettery family.
Thanks & hope to hear from you soon!
-Mel

Re: La Matry Name

littlemalynda — 2007-07-25 01:20:46Z

Hi cynthia! I just got off the phone with your mom! LOL! I have been researching this family for some time. Your great-grandmother, Lois J. Reece is a relative of my husband (Lois is his great-grandfather, Earl's, sister). James Westly, your dad, was named after your great-great grandfather (Lois's dad), James Westly Reece. If you would like I can send you an invite to the tree here on ancestry.com. Shoot me an email! :) littlemalynda@aol.com

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

skyblue44 — 2007-03-04 16:28:03Z

HEllo, I am Luetta LaMatry. I was married to Michael Wayne LaMatry. We had 5 kids together....Erica,Miranda,Alexa,Nicholas and Larissa. I would like some info on my ex husbands family.

Re: Ambrose Raymond La Matry

2004-08-23 23:45:54Z

Hello,
I just now read your post. My nephew posts on here often I think. Just wanted to let you know that your grandfather Ambrose R. LaMetterey was married to Ada Mae Ewing. I have a picture of their children Dubby (in his navy uniform) and Ginger. My mother was friends with Ada Mae. Your grandfather was born Jan. 5, 1915. His mother was Lois Jane Reece LaMetterey born April 15, 1885 in Greenleaf, Kansas, and father was Leo Leander LaMetterey, born Feb 28, 1883 in Minnesota. The spellings and info was in a bible kept by my grandmother, and even when listing the names they were spelled different. Strange. We never asked about it, since children were to be seen and not heard.

Re: LaMatry name

2004-08-19 18:12:46Z

Lois..........e-mail me.

Re: Ronald j LaMatry died

2004-08-06 22:25:25Z

I just called Mom and got Luetta's most recent number. It is 801-679-0186. Mom is calling Luetta to tell her that your Dad died in April instead of recently so Luetta can tell Mike. Helen

Re: Ronald j LaMatry died

2004-08-06 22:11:22Z

O.K. I will let Luetta know and she can tell Mike.

Re: Ronald j LaMatry died

LeoLamatry — 2004-08-06 18:42:01Z

helen the number you gave me does not work let me make it clear dad has been dead since april 02 04 my sisters and i just found out wednesday.

Re: Ronald j LaMatry died

2004-08-05 21:36:02Z

Hi Leo,
I send my sympathys to you for losing your Dad. I am Mike's wife's sister. I recieved the message about your Dad yesterday thru the Lamatry message board. I contacted my Mom in Topeka, Ks and she contacted Mike's (ex?) wife, my sister. Luetta (my sister) then contacted Mike in California. So he does know about his brother. I don't know how to contact him, but my sister lives in Salt Lake City and her number is 801-840-5552. Luetta can get a message to him. He did tell Luetta that he would like to attend. If I can be of any more help, let me know. Helen Clifton

Re: Ronald j LaMatry died

2004-08-05 02:50:33Z

Many condolences from the Japan branch of the LaMattery family on the passing of our great uncle. We hope that you and your family are doing well.

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

llamatry1 — 2004-08-04 19:09:53Z

Hi Erinn my Grandpa and Grandma was Joseph and Clara LaMatry his brothers names were Jerry, John, Leo, James, and Ray.Grandpa and Grandma had 5 kid's. Lois, Judy, Pat, Ron and Mike. I would like to know what info you have. Leo LaMatry

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

llamatry1 — 2004-08-04 19:09:53Z

No i'm the son of mikes brother Ronald LaMatry my name is Leo

Ronald j LaMatry died

llamatry1 — 2004-08-04 19:09:53Z

Letting you guys know out on the west coast that my Dad Ron passed away 04/02/2004. He died in Lakeland Fla from heart disease and pneumonia. My sisters and i just found this out today 08/04/2004. We can't find Mike or Lois to let them know. Leo

Re: LeMetri

2004-04-20 08:24:28Z

Thanks Erinn. Another spelling. Gee. I didn't have that one. Have you found anything??? The rest of the info I did have. How is Uncle Jerry? I am Joseph's grand daughter Rhonda. Jerry and I did write each other for awhile. Loved the letters. Were you told of the castle in LaHarve? Don't get excited the last I heard it was a pile of rocks. Some king gave it to our great great?? for saving his life. True or not I really don't know. Of course I can't find any info. Does Uncle Jerry have any pictures of his brothers, uncles, etc? I would love to have some. Take care.

LeMetri

2004-04-16 01:56:58Z

Here is what Grandpa Jerry said:

" The original name was Le Metri. My great grandfather ( I don't know his first name} came from France on his brother's ship. That was the first try. His brother brought him back, but it seems he didn't want to be in the military. He loved animals and lived on a large estate in Le Havre( near Le Havre) . He stowed away a second time and his father relented and allowed him to stay in America. The prodigal son was the patriarch of our American family."

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-04-15 07:18:54Z

Yes, that Grandpa told me, they all changed their names. So who was the first to come over from France, Great-grandpa or great-great grandpa?

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-04-15 05:15:39Z

Erinn, wanting info on the name is the mystery of the century. I have looked at info from France and USA. It is a mess. Uncle Jerry could tell you some stories. He has shared some info with me. My grandfather is Joe Uncle Jerry's brother. We spell our name different, LaMatry. The name changing is one of the reasons we can't trace it. Even though the five brothers changed it here in the USA we need to know what it was before they got off the boat from France. There are not to many of us. I have spent at least 8 yrs searching. Don't stop the search. Take care
Rhonda

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-24 21:48:02Z

Hi Joanne
I called Mom this morning and she is going to call Luetta and try to get Erica's address. Luetta can be difficult at times, but we'll give it a try. Will let you know. Helen

Re: The family connection

2004-03-24 07:06:06Z

Hello Joanne! So you would be my cousin or second cousin? How neat! My email is:
tehouse@zeus.eonet.ne.jp
Is great-uncle Joseph still alive then? I will ask Grandpa if it's fine to give out his email. Probably is, but just to be polite!

Many regards!
Erinn

Re: The family connection

jprice74 — 2004-03-24 04:10:32Z

Erinn, this is Joanne. Your grandfather is my uncle, Joseph was my father. I would love to have your and Uncle Jerrys e-mail address. By the way if I haven't said, my given name is Judith (Judy) I'm waiting to hear from you
Joanne

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

jprice74 — 2004-03-24 04:03:36Z

This is Joanne, I would love to have Ericas address. Erica and Miranda are the only two children I have seen. My e-mail is jprice@osprey.net

who are the original founders?

2004-03-24 02:40:12Z

Who are the original parents of this family then? In other words, what are the names of the parents of Jerry, Mike, ..., my grandfather's parents. Does anyone know how they met, where they came from, where they settled? I thought my grandfather said his dad was French, which is where the LaMattery name comes from. Did any of you ever meet the great-grandparents? Can we trace the roots back to Europe? That would be neat!

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-24 02:19:39Z

Sorry, I think I knew it was Reading. Erica the oldest has a job and has gotten her own place. We all hoped she would attend college as she is so smart and seems to really want a better life than her mom seems to want. The only kids I have ever seen are Erica and Miranda and that was when Miranda was two. Several years ago Mike and Luetta moved to North Carolina for a job and while there, Luetta took the kids and ran back to Salt Lake City with a guy she met on the internet!!!! We couldn't believe it. She then had two more children with that guy. After Erica and Miranda are Alexa then a boy, Nick, then a girl named Larissa and I'm not sure of the names of the last two. They have a mexican father. Mom and I worry so much about the kids and wish we could have contact with them. If I can get Mom to get Erica's address, would you like it? The last I heard Mike was driving a semi. Mom talks about what a good father Mike is to his kids. Not sure how much he sees them now. Mom also talks about what a nice person Clara was. She says Alexa looks like Clara. I'm thinking Luetta can't come back to Kansas without getting arrested. Not sure why. I think driving without a license years ago. Take care Helen

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-24 00:57:28Z

Hi, I am Mikes sister, but I live in Reading. I've never lived in Americus. I haven'theard from Mike or Luetta for years. Would like to hear from the girls.

The family connection

2004-03-24 00:04:43Z

Here is what my grandfather said:

"Hi Erinn Leo La Matry is the grandson of my brother Joe. We don't have much contact because we live so far apart. But I would like to get in contact with them by EMail. Thanks for the information. Incidentally, you have just seen the tip of the iceberg. I have a very large family. I have to go right now. But I will talk with you very soon."

So, La Matry and La Mattery are the same family, yeah!

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 22:48:50Z

Hi Joanne,
Are you Mike's sister in Americus? I am Luetta "s (Mike's wife) sister. I don't have contact with Luetta but my Mom Dorothy Andersen does. I was born and raised in Emporia, but am now in Dayton Ohio. Helen

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 22:39:57Z

By the way I don'tlive in Kansas but was born and raised there. I now live in Dayton Ohio. I still have family there tho. Helen

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 22:38:23Z

I notice the name Joanne Price on your e-mail. That is the name of one of Mike Lamatry's sisters in Americus, Kansas. Her husband is a big rancher there. Mike Lamatry married my sister, Luetta from Emporia, Kansas. The moved to Salt Lake City a few years after they married. I haven't seen my sister since. I have talked to her in years past. So I am not a Lamatry, but my sister is by marriage. A Leo Lamatry contacted me by this site last night and said his father is a brother of Mike"s father. Do you know Leo Lamatry? Was Clara your Grandma? I don't know where Mike is other than that he and Luetta are not living together any longer. They had 5 or 6 kids and then Luetta had several more with another man. I was also contacted a year or so ago by Donna Lamatry Mike's former wife. I contacted this site several years ago when Luetta had not had contact with any family and I was wondering where she was. My Mom knows more about the family than I do. If I can help let me know. Helen

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 10:38:22Z

How very neat to find some relatives! Do you live in Kansas? If so, we may have met once, when I was a little girl. When my parents were returning from Europe back in 1970 something, we stopped off to visit relatives in Kansas.

I will write more later and tell you more about us.

Many regards!
Erinn

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 02:16:44Z

Hi Erin,

You would be my second cousin. Jerry ( your grandfather) was my fathers brother. If you would like to contact me, feel free. I don't know much about your side of the family. We were evidently not very close knit.

Your cousin Joanne ( my given name is Judith) my maiden name was LaMatry.

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 02:10:24Z

I am almost positive there's a connection, the names are all very familiar and I remember stopping off in Kansas once upon a time to visit some relatives from my dad's side of the family there. I just sent my grandpa an email to ask.

He was in the Navy during WW2, at Pearl Harbor when it was attacked. After that he was stationed in Japan for 5 years with his family, then settled in SD and later on in Hemet, became a teacher and retired about 10 years ago. He and my grandmother still live in Hemet, and are doing very good. They are both nearing or are in their 80s. They had 5 kids, Jane, Mary, John, Jim and Kathy. I am John's eldest daughter.

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 01:57:43Z

Just thought this might help. My brother-in-law Mike grew up in Kansas or Missouri and has a sister in Americus Kansas which is just a few miles from where my hometown is. If you think there is a connection I can try to get more information from my Mom. Helen

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 01:54:50Z

Good luck to you!

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 01:51:35Z

I'm Erinn, hi! I read a message here about someone visiting their Uncle Jerry and Aunty Betty in California, who are my grandparents and wondered if we were related. I've had a really hard time finding any information about the LaMattery family other than my immediate circle. I'm going to ask my grandfather if this is part of his family, perhaps we are connected in some way.

Regards!

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 01:44:32Z

Sorry I was confused. Who then is Erinn? Do you hear any news from Mike about the kids? I feel so bad for them the way Luetta has done. I know the oldest one has moved out on her own. Luetta pretty much just contacts the family if she needs money and gets mad when no one sends any.
Well, they are in my prayers. Helen

Re: the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-03-23 00:32:30Z

This is a sister-in-law of Mike Lamatry who is married or was married to my sister, Luetta. I remember my Mom mentioning Mike's Mom Clara and how much one of Luetta's children looks like Clara. I have no contact with Luetta but know thru my Mom that Mike still sees his children. I was looking at one time for Mike and Luetta and that is why I contacted this board. They are in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sorry I don't have any ancestry information. I do know Mike has other children and I'm thinking some in California. Are you a daughter? Let me know if I can be of further help. Sincerely Helen

the La Matterys in southern CA

2004-02-19 14:06:41Z

Is anyone out there still interested in this subject? I come from the La Mattery family living in Hemet, southern California, the granddaughter of Jerry James and Betty La Mattery. Curious to know where our name came from and how large our family is. Descended from Jerry and Betty are around 32 people now: 5 children, 20 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren.
Regards,
Erinn La Mattery

Re: Ambrose Raymond La Matry

2003-11-07 09:09:56Z

Anyone who wants info on Raymond Ambrose La Matry can contact me - carmcodie@aol.com

Family

jprice74 — 2002-12-08 03:28:55Z

Hello Cynthia,
Ray La Matry was my uncle. Joseph was my father. I Don't
believe grandmother nor grandfather were born overseas. Great grandfather
came here from France and grandmothers
people come from Ireland. At least she used
to tell irish stories. Her maiden name was Reese. Lost track of Uncle Ray over
forty years ago. Good to hear from family.

address

jprice74 — 2002-12-08 03:28:55Z

Cynthia,
Should have left you my e-mail address.

jprice@osprey.net

Re: NIECE OF RON LA MATRY

2002-09-24 16:48:10Z

HELLO, I AM RONALD JOSEPH LAMATRY'S DAUGHTERAND HE IS LIVING IN LAKELAND FLORIDA FOR HE COULD TELL YOU EVERYTHING. THANKS JACQUI

Mike La Matry

2001-05-04 01:16:37Z

Helen
I was Mikes first wife. I,m also looking for him. My Son Joseph La Matry hasn,t seen his dad since he was only 2 yrs. old . Joe would like to meet his Dad. If you run across any information could you e-mail me at donna7734@aol.com. His Sister last email address is jprice@osprey.net. I wish you luck.
Donna Santy

Looking for Mike

2001-03-23 16:53:59Z

My sister Luetta married Mike LaMatry. I know he has a sister in Kansas who's last name is Price. Would that be you? I don't know where either of them are or the kids either.

Ambrose Raymond La Matry

2000-12-15 00:18:43Z

Hi Leo,
not quite sure how we are related but Ambrose Raymond La Matry was my Grandfather. He died in 197?. He was in Seattle. I only met him once.
Rays fathers name was Leo Louis Leander La Matry. Mouthful. I think his mom's name is Marie or Maria. I found through some land records a Louis Lametterey, he purchased 80 acres in Minnesota on 3/24/1888. Could be GGrandpa.
Well here's my email, cyn@dryranch.com. If you find anything else let me know.

Rhonda Smith

2000-11-04 02:42:58Z

Hi Rhonda, I know its been awhile been real busy in life right now. And just how are you these days? So is there anything new in the La Matry files. Write back soon would ya!

All in a name

2000-03-03 09:50:04Z

Kim, I remember you and Joe. It has been to many years. We were all very little. Leo is my brother. I am putting together info on the name. I could use the input from you. I see your father back in 93 when grandma LaMatry passed away. I think the year is right. The last known link to him is in Utah. I can't remember his address. I know you can search on this sight and find it. Take care and keep in touch.

EX SISTER IN LAW

2000-03-02 23:40:14Z

LOIS
WRITING TO YOU BRINGS BACK ALOT OF MEMORIES.HOW HAVE YOU BEEN,I LIVE HERE IN SOUTHERN CALIF. MY DAUGHTER KIM LIVES NEAR BY. I HAVE SIX GRANDCHILDREN KIM HAS FOUR AND JOE TWO. HOW ABOUT YOU DONNA

LaMatry name

2000-02-25 15:54:29Z

Hi Leo;I'm your aunt. My dad had a brother named Raymond and another brother named Leo. He also had two sisters named Agnes and Francis. Your great grandfather was also named Leo and your greatgrand mother was named Lois. All toghter there was seven children.