Thomas Mathews (politician)
Encyclopedia
Thomas Mathews was a Virginia
politician. He represented Norfolk Borough
in the Virginia House of Delegates
, and served as that body's Speaker from 1782 until 1793.
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
politician. He represented Norfolk Borough
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the United States. With a population of 242,803 as of the 2010 Census, it is Virginia's second-largest city behind neighboring Virginia Beach....
in the Virginia House of Delegates
Virginia House of Delegates
The Virginia House of Delegates is the lower house of the Virginia General Assembly. It has 100 members elected for terms of two years; unlike most states, these elections take place during odd-numbered years. The House is presided over by the Speaker of the House, who is elected from among the...
, and served as that body's Speaker from 1782 until 1793.
Reference
- List of former Speakers of the House of Delegates, in the old House chamber in the Virginia State Capitol