Mathews became a prominent citizen of Gonzales, rendering aid to all settlers of the colony.
He would contract with DeWitt, who was encountering difficulties filling his obligations with the Mexican government in bringing 400 families to Texas.
[5] On February 23, a 23 member Gonzales Ranging Company of Mounted Volunteers were mustered into service.
[7] William A. Matthews died in 1856 and was buried on the east side of the Masonic cemetery in Gonzales.
[8] In 1962, a historical grave marker was placed in the Gonzales Masonic Cemetery, honoring his service to Texas.