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Matthew was born in 1721 in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, son of Christopher Day Jr. and Martha West Day. Matthew was the executor of the estate of his father, Christopher Day. Matthew married Ann (lnab unknown) about 1748, and had 4 or 5 children with her before she died, around 1765. In 1770 Matthew Day married to Mary Felle, daughter of Felix Felle of Plumstead Township Pennsylvania and had more children. In 1771, Matthew and his wife Mary Felle moved from Bucks County, PA to York County, PA, 2 miles from the Maryland border. Moving with them were Matthew's children from his first wife Ann, Mark (b. 11/24/1752), John (b. 1/29/1755), Isaac (b. 6/17/1757), Matthew, Jr. (b. 12/18/1861) and possibly Asa (b. c 1749); with second wife Mary Felle he had four more: David, Mary, Joseph and Sarah. Matthew Day died in 1824 in Maryland. Matthew is buried in M.D. Gunpowder Cemetery, Maryland.