Thomas Matchett
Thomas Matchett (May 3, 1826 – January 10, 1900) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Victoria South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1871.
Thomas Matchett | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1867–1871 | |
| Preceded by | Riding established |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Wood |
| Constituency | Victoria South |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 3, 1826 |
| Died | January 10, 1900 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse |
Letitia Jane Hughes (m. 1850) |
Matchett, who owned a pharmacy in Omemee, Ontario, was defeated by Samuel Casey Wood for the same seat in the 1871 election. He served as clerk for Victoria County from 1876 to 1900, replacing Wood in that post. In 1850, he had married Letitia Jane Hughes.
External links
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history
- Mariposa, the Banner Township : a history of the Township of Mariposa, Victoria County, Ontario, RW Irwin (1984)
- Victoria County Biographies
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