Roderick N. Matheson

Biography

Roderick N. Matheson, born in 1824, built a life of quiet service that resonated throughout the Oak Mound community. He favored simple virtues—honesty, responsibility, and compassion—and these guided both his private and public moments.

His passing in 1862 left friends and family cherishing the memory of a person who offered encouragement and calm in equal measure, enriched by his thoughtful presence.