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Matthew Walton | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district | |
| In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | John Rowan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1750 |
| Died | January 18, 1819 (aged 68–69) Springfield, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Frances Watkins (m. 1791) |
Matthew Walton (1750 – January 18, 1819) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, cousin of George Walton and John Walton.
Walton received a limited schooling. He served as member of the conventions held in Danville in 1785 and 1787.[1] He served as member of the first State constitutional convention, 1792. He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, 1792, 1795, and 1808.[1]
Walton was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eighth and Ninth Congresses (March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807). He died in Springfield, Kentucky on January 18, 1819.
References
[edit]- 1 2 Abbi, Carla. "Matthew Walton, 1759-1819". ExploreKYHistory. Retrieved July 9, 2023.
- United States Congress. "Matthew Walton (id: W000116)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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