Charles Reynolds Matheny 1786 1839 An Illinois Pioneer
Charles Reynolds Matheny 1786 1839 An Illinois Pioneer
Walter Johnson
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32 CHARLES REYNOLDS MATHENY (1786-1839) nois agent for the American Bible Society, called a meeting in Springfield at which he, J. G. Bergen, and Charles R. Matheny spoke at some length on the sub- ject of Bible societies. At this meeting, Mr. Matheny was elected vice-president of the board of directors of the Springfield chapter. '^^ From this date until Mr. Matheny's death, there is no further mention of the chapter in the records. Although Mr. Matheny had had little formal edu- cation himsel...f, he was interested in establishing institu- tions of learning in order that subsequent generations might benefit. In 1837, as a member of the board of trustees of the Springfield Seminary, he announced to the citizens of Springfield the founding of an institution of learning to prepare their children for college, and to educate them as their "parents desire. " The tuition was to be $10 per term of twenty-two weeks for primary training, and $12 for secondary instruction. '^^ This school apparently flourished, for two years later Mr.
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