J. Arthur Mathewson

Background

Mathewson, J. Arthur was born on June 26, 1890 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Son of Samuel James and Carrie Louise (Smith) Mathewson.

Education

Bachelor in Economics and Political Science magna cum laude, McGill University Bachelor of Civil Law, McGill University Doctor of Laws (honorary), McGill University Data Control Language (honorary), University Montreal student, The Sorbonne, Paris.

Career

Practiced in, Montreal counsel, Lafleur & Brown. Lecturer McGill University, 192532. Chairman, director Franki of Canada Ltd., Ogilvie Flour Mills Company Ltd., Montreal advising committee Canada Permanent Toronto General Trust Company.

Board directors Canada Steamship Lines Ltd., Catelli Food Products, Consolidated Bakeries Canada Ltd., Gillespie-Munro Ltd., Hall Engineering Ltd., Miller Brothers & Sons Ltd., Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Achievements

• J. Arthur Mathewson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer, business executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Legislation Assembly Quebec, 1939-1948. Treasurer Province Quebec, 1939-1944. Chairman Montreal Central Protestant School Board, 1930-1934.

Captain Canada Army, 1914-1919. Member Canada Bar Association, Quebec Bar Association, University Club, Mount Royal Club, Forest and Stream Club.

Connections

Married Ruby Kathleen Tatlow, January 15, 1918. 3 children.

Father:

Samuel James Mathewson

Mother:

Carrie Louise (Smith) Mathewson

Spouse:

Ruby Kathleen Tatlow