Fletcher Mathews Haight

Fletcher Mathews Haight (November 28, 1799 – February 23, 1866) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

Education and career

Haight was born in Elmira, New York, on November 28, 1799, to General Samuel S. Haight and Sarah Mathews. Sarah was the daughter of James Mathews of Orange County, New York. The Mathews family, which included Haight's great uncles such as namesake Fletcher Mathews as well as New York City Mayor David Mathews, were notorious Loyalists during the American Revolution.

Haight read law to enter the bar in 1820. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 5, 1861, and received his commission the same day. His service terminated on February 23, 1866, due to his death in San Francisco.

Family

Haight's son, Henry Huntly Haight, was the 10th governor of California.