Vincent Mathews

Vincent Mathews (June 29, 1766 – August 23, 1846) was a United States Representative from New York. He was born at "Matthew's Field," in Blooming Grove, New York in Orange County in the village founded by his grandfather of the same name. He had two uncles who were supportive of the British's efforts during the American Revolutionary War. including David Mathews the Loyalist Mayor of New York City.

Mathews pursued an academic course in Noah Webster's School at Goshen and at the academy at Hackensack, New Jersey. He studied law in New York City, was admitted to the bar in 1790 and commenced practice in Elmira.

Mathews was a member of the New York State Assembly (Tioga Co.) in 1794 and 1795; and of the New York State Senate (Western D.) from 1796 to 1803, sitting in the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th New York State Legislatures.

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