Matthias B. Tallmadge

Matthias Burnett Tallmadge (March 1, 1774 – October 1, 1819) was a member of the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New York and the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York.

Early life Tallmadge was born on March 1, 1774, in Stamford, Province of New York, British America, He was the son of Colonel James Tallmadge and Ann Sutherland Tallmadge. Among his siblings was James Tallmadge Jr., who later served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and Lieutenant Governor of New York.

Career Tallmadge joined the militia in 1798 and served as adjutant of the regiment commanded by Theodorus Bailey. Upon being discovered, Rudd fled with the money.

The investigation into Rudd's theft also considered the issue of Tallmadge's and Van Ness' culpability. The friction between them was largely responsible for the split of New York's district court into southern and northern districts in 1814. While assigned to the northern district, Tallmadge's frequent ill health often required Van Ness to preside over both courts.

The investigation considered whether Van Ness and Tallmadge were failing to capably perform their duties. The committee determined in February 1819 that Tallmadge had not always held court for the northern district on the dates required by law, but that this was not an impeachable offense. The committee took no further action, and Tallmadge's continued illness caused him to resign in July 1819.

Personal life In 1803, Tallmadge married Elizabeth "Eliza" Clinton (1780–1825), who was a daughter of George Clinton, the longtime Governor of New York, and later Vice President. They were the parents of eight children: George Clinton; James S.; Charles William; Cornelia; Theodore Bailey; Rebecca; Mary E.; and Elizabeth.

Tallmadge died on October 1, 1819, in Poughkeepsie, New York.