Background
Matthews, John Wesley was born on April 21, 1940 in Bowman County, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Wesley and Victoria Williams Matthews.
Matthews, John Wesley was born on April 21, 1940 in Bowman County, South Carolina, United States. Son of John Wesley and Victoria Williams Matthews.
Attended, Lincoln Electrical Institute, 1972.
Member District 94 South Carolina House of Representatives, 1975—1984. Chairman Legislature Black Caucus. President Bowman Democratic Precinct.
Instructor agriculture Cainboy High School, 1967—1970, Roberts High School, 1970—1973. Executive committeeman N. Bowman Precinct. Member District 39 South Carolina State Senate, since 1985.
Member Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee, Banking & Insurance, Committee, Education, Finance, Invitations & Rules Committee. Instructor Elementary School Prin & Farmer.
Married Geraldine Hill, 1961. Children: Michael Andre, Stephanie Renata, John III, Brian DeReef.