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Henry Walter Matthews' father, William, was one of the
original settlers of Green DeWitt's Colony. William's
wife was Naomi De Witt, daughter of Green DeWitt.
Naomi's wedding dress was used to make the first
Come and Take It flag. Henry attended the Gonzales
College and later took up farming and ranching. On
March 10, 1885, he married Elizabeth Rachel "Betty"
Askey. Henry made several trips up the cattle trails
and at least one of these drives went as far as Wyoming.
Henry met his untimely death in a confrontation with
his niece's husband.
Henry and Betty completed their Greek Revival style
home in 1911 and it remained in the family until
1971 when it was purchased by the current owners
John and Iris Anna Christian Mohrmann. The home
features a beautiful staircase and original hardwood
floors. A large parlor on the right opens into a dining
room featuring the original light fixture and dining
room table.
Owners are John and Iris Anna Christian Mohrmann.
H.W. MATTHEWS
HOUSE
620 St. Michael Street
Photograph by Peggie Schultz
Historic Photo courtesy of the Gonzales County archives.
