Background
Matheson, William Lyon was born on December 5, 1924 in Coeburn, Virginia, United States. Son of Julius Daniel and Ruth Steele Lyon Matheson.
Matheson, William Lyon was born on December 5, 1924 in Coeburn, Virginia, United States. Son of Julius Daniel and Ruth Steele Lyon Matheson.
Student, Emory University, 1946-1947; AB, Mercer U., 1944; Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1950.
Associate firm, Patterson, Belknap & Webb, New York City, 1950-1957; associate, Wertheim & Company (investments), New York City, 1957-1958; partner, Webster & Sheffield, New York City, 1959-1965; private practice, New York City, 1965-1992; Chairman of the Board, Michigan Energy Resources Company, Monroe, 1959-1989; Chairman of the Board, Mercom Inc. (cable television), 1984-1991.
Board directors Madison Square Boys' Club, New York City, 1958-1976, associate member board directors, 1977-1991. Trustee Police Athletic League, New York City, since 1962, Cold Spring Harbor (New York ) Laboratory Served to lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1942-1946. Member Links Club (New York City), Piping Rock Club (Locust Valley, New York ), Meadow Brook Club (Jericho, New York ), Seminole Golf (North Palm Beach, Florida), Jupiter Island Club (Hobe Sound, Florida).
Married Katrina B. Hickox. Children: Katherine, William Lyon, Alline, Thornton. Married Marjorie H. Anderson, November 26, 1977.