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Matthew Walton

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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 byDistrict created
Succeeded byJohn Rowan
Personal details
Born1750
DiedJanuary 18, 1819
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

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  1. ^ a b Abbi, Carla. "Matthew Walton, 1759-1819". ExploreKYHistory. Retrieved 2023-07-09.

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
District created
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 3rd congressional district

1803–1807
Succeeded by