Background
Matthews, Orus Jones was born on January 23, 1900 in Jackson, Ohio, United States. Son of Edward B. and Ida (Jones) Matthews.
Matthews, Orus Jones was born on January 23, 1900 in Jackson, Ohio, United States. Son of Edward B. and Ida (Jones) Matthews.
Bachelor of Science, University Pennsylvania, 1922.
With Guaranty Company of New York, 1922-1929. Vice president, later president Philadelphia National Company, 1929-1934. Limited partner Kidder, Peabody & Company, Philadelphia Secretary commerce Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1947-1949.
Served as private United States Army, World War I. Member Valley Forge Park Commission since 1944. Member History Society Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Society Sons of Revolution, Newcomen Society of England, Phi Gamma Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Suzanne Armstrong, February 17, 1937. Children: Suzanne, Orus Jones, Junior.