Mathias Strine, the oldest native born citizen of Milton died at the home of his son-in-law, J.D. Marsch from paralysis Thursday morning last. Some years ago he suffered a slight stroke of the same kind but recovered and was able to be about. In his earlier years he was a hard worker, was a brother of the late ex-Sheriff Strine and of Daniel Strine, the only one living of the parental family.
He is survived by three daughters, Mrs. J.D. Marsch, with whom he lived and was kindly cared for, Mrs. Lewis Brown and Mrs. Capt. Stahley of Philadelphia, and a son, Elmer Strine. He was a soldier in the late Civil war and a member of Henry Wilson Post, who will conduct the services at his funeral. His age was about 77 years.
The Miltonian February 14, 1902, Page 3 State Newspaper Library, Harrisburg, PA