Background
Mathews, John Alexander was born on May 20, 1872 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Johnston and Frances (Pelletreau) Mathews.
Mathews, John Alexander was born on May 20, 1872 in Washington, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Johnston and Frances (Pelletreau) Mathews.
Bachelor of Science, Washington and Jefferson College, 1893, Master of Science, 1896, Doctor of Science, 1902. Master of Arts, Columbia, 1895, Doctor of Philosophy, 1898. Royal School Mines, London, 1900-1901.
Assistant in assaying, 1896-1897, tutor chemistry, 1898-1900, Columbia.
Member of the United States Assay Commission, 1900, 05, 11. Served on several technical committees during World War.
Married Florence Hosmer King, January 29, 1903. Children: Margaret King, John Alexander.