Matthew Walton

Matthew Walton (1750 – January 18, 1819) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, cousin of George Walton and John 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 by	District created
Succeeded by	John Rowan
Personal details
Born	1750 (1750)
Died	January 18, 1819(1819-01-18) (aged 68–69) Springfield, Kentucky, U.S.
Spouse	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.

1. ^ ^{a b} 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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Preceded by District created	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd congressional district 1803–1807	Succeeded by John Rowan

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