Mathieu was the son of unknown parents. The date and place of his birth have not been found.
His wife was Sébastienne Veillon, who he married on 4 MAR 1647 in France. Their seven known children were Robert (1648-?), Joseph (1650-1684), Jeanne (1652-1718), Ignace (1655-1701), Pierre (1655-1736), Jean (1657-1699) and Pierre (c1660-1701).