William L. Mathues

William L. Mathues (March 24, 1862 December 30, 1908) was a former Treasurer of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1] Mathues was one of the people convicted in connection to the Pennsylvania State Capitol graft scandal.[1] He died of pneumonia in 1908 before he was supposed to go to prison.

William L. Mathues
Treasurer of Pennsylvania
In office
January 1, 1905  November 30, 1906
GovernorSamuel W. Pennypacker
Preceded byFrank G. Harris
Succeeded byWilliam H. Berry
Personal details
Born(1862-03-24)March 24, 1862
Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 30, 1908(1908-12-30) (aged 46)
Media, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican

References

  1. "Mathues, Convicted, Dies". New York Times. December 31, 1908. p. 7.
Political offices
Preceded by
Frank G. Harris
Treasurer of Pennsylvania
1905–1906
Succeeded by
William H. Berry


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