First son named in father's will. No birth record in North Kingstown with other children.
References
↑Rhode Island Roots. (Cumberland, Rhode Island: The Rhode Island Genealogical Society) 53, Sep 1985.
Ezekiel Matteson. Will dated 4 Aug 1810, rec. last Mon. Nov. 1810. Wife Roasannah Sons: Thomas, Josiah, Joseph Daughters: Martha Hopkins (wife of Daniel Hopkins), Meribah King (wife of George King), Epher?? King (wife of Joel King) Grandson Greene Matteson (gets land, part of which belonged to Jonathan Matteson late of West Greenwich). Exors: sons Josiah and Joseph Witnesses: Carmi Whitford, Barbara Whitford, C. Baly Whitford.