About Matthew Walton
Lived 1750 – 1819 (aged 68–69). Matthew Walton was an American politician.
Matthew Walton (1750 – January 18, 1819) was a U.S. representative from Kentucky, cousin of George Walton and John Walton.
Walton received a limited schooling. He served as member of the conventions held in Danville in 1785 and 1787. He served as member of the first State constitutional convention, 1792. He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, 1792, 1795, and 1808.
Walton was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eighth and Ninth Congresses (March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807). He died in Springfield, Kentucky on January 18, 1819.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Matthew Walton's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Matthew Walton's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Matthew Walton?
American politician (1750-1819)
When was Matthew Walton born?
Matthew Walton was born in 1750 in Colony of Virginia.
When did Matthew Walton die?
Matthew Walton died on 18 January 1819 in Springfield.
What was Matthew Walton's occupation?
Matthew Walton was a politician.
What nationality was Matthew Walton?
Matthew Walton was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Matthew Walton. https://biography.guide/matthew-walton/
MLA: "Matthew Walton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/matthew-walton/.
Chicago: "Matthew Walton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/matthew-walton/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:24 UTC