John Archibald Matheson, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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About John Archibald Matheson
- John Archibald Matheson (September 3, 1844 – March 20, 1919) was a merchant and politician in Prince Edward Island.
- He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1883 to 1893.
- He was born in Black River, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, the son of John Matheson, a Scottish immigrant.
- He was educated there and in Charlottetown.
- He worked for George Howlan before establishing his own business, operating as a general merchant and also being involved in fishing.
- In 1881, he married Emily M.
- Clowser.
- Matheson was a justice of the peace and postmaster.
- His election in 1883 was declared invalid but he was reelected in the by-election held later that same year.Matheson was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1893.
- He died in Revelstoke, British Columbia at the age of 74.
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