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Representative George Mathews
Life dates: |
30 August 1739-30 August 1812 |
Place of Residence (1789): |
Wilkes County, Georgia |
Occupation (1789): |
Merchant |
Place of Birth: |
Augusta County, Virginia |
Age (March 4, 1789): |
49 |
Religion (1789): |
Episcopalian |
College Education: |
None |
Marital Status (1789): |
Widowed |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: |
Officer, Continental Army |
Prior Political Offices: |
State Legislature |
Delegate to Federal Convention: |
No |
Delegate to State Ratification Convention: |
Yes |
Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: |
Pro |
Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) |
Low |
Last year of continuous service in House: |
1791 |
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