Alexander E. Matheson

Background

Matheson, Alexander E. was born on July 11, 1868 in Eagle, Wisconsin, United States. Son of John and Mary A. (Bentley) Matheson.

Education

Bachelor of Philosophy, Beloit (Wisconsin) College, 1890 (valedictorian), Master of Arts, 1893. Bachelor of Laws, University of Wisconsin, 1894.

Career

Born in Eagle, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, Matheson received his bachelor"s and master"s degrees from Beloit College and his law degree from University of Wisconsin Law School. Matheson practiced law in Janesville, Wisconsin. Matheson served on the Janesville Common Council and on the local draft board during World War I. In 1921 and 1923, Matheson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly as a Republican.

Matheson then served as postmaster of Janesville, Wisconsin and then, in 1928, was appointed Rock County judge.

He was elected to the full term in 1929 and served until his death. Matheson died at his home in Janesville, Wisconsin after being ill for a few weeks.

Achievements

• Alexander E. Matheson has been listed as a reputable judge, lawyer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason; Masonic House for Adults.

Connections

Married Georgia L. Hubbard, September 26, 1894. Children: Marion Barbara (Mistress Walter H. Green), John Hubbard.

Father:

John Matheson

Mother:

Mary A. (Bentley) Matheson

Spouse:

Georgia L. Hubbard

child:

John Hubbard Matheson

child:

Marion Barbara Matheson (Mistress Walter H. Green)