Matthew Walton (1750 – January 18, 1819) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, cousin of George Walton and John Walton.
Matthew Walton
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| 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 |
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| Born | 1750 |
| Died | January 18, 1819 Springfield, Kentucky, U.S. |
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Frances Watkins (m. 1791) |
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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.
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd congressional district 1803–1807 |
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