William Matthews (politician)

William Matthews (April 26, 1755 – c. 1808) was an American politician. He was born in Cecil County, Maryland, and was a judge of the Cecil County Court in 1778, 1780, and 1782–1786. He was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1786 to 1789.

For other people named William Matthews, see William Matthews (disambiguation).

He was later elected from the sixth district of Maryland as a Federalist to the Fifth Congress, serving from March 4, 1797, to March 3, 1799. In this position he was both preceded and succeeded by the Democratic-Republican Gabriel Christie. He is interred in his family's graveyard in Cecil County.

References
  • United States Congress. "William Matthews (id: M000256)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.


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