Matthias was the son of William "Marion" Gossett and Delilah Van Zont. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
Matthias "Matt" Gossett
William "Marion" Gossett (1842-1883)
Abraham B. Gossett (1812-1863)
John "Jack" Gossett Jr (1790-1853)
Mary "Polly" Eyler (1790-1841)
Barbara Fenner (1812-1889)
Delilah Van Zont (1845-1938)