Mathew Harris Ellsworth

Mathew Harris Ellsworth (September 17, 1899 – February 7, 1986) was an American newspaperman and politician who served six terms as a Republican U.S. congressman from Oregon from 1943 to 1957. He subsequently served as chairman of the United States Civil Service Commission. Prior to serving in the United States House of Representatives, Ellsworth had served for one day in the Oregon Senate in the 41st Oregon Legislative Assembly.

Early life Born in Hoquiam, Washington, Ellsworth moved together with his parents to Eugene, Oregon, and later to nearby Wendling, where he attended public schools. In 1922, he graduated with a journalism degree from the University of Oregon.

Political career In 1941, Ellsworth was appointed to the Oregon State Senate on March 15, the last day of the session to replace C. W. Clark, who died 5 days prior, thus serving only one day.