Matthias J. Pennypacker

Matthias J. Pennypacker (September 10, 1819 – August 31, 1899) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County in 1855.

Early life Matthias J. Pennypacker was born on September 10, 1819, at Pennypacker's Mill in Schuylkill Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania, to Sarah (née Anderson) and Matthias Pennypacker. His father was a farmer and miller and operated a sawmill. His father also served in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and was a member of the constitutional convention. His ancestors changed their surname from Pfannebecker to Pennypacker after immigrating to America. Pennypacker studied at the school of Joshua Hoopes in West Chester. He studied medicine and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1841.

Personal life Pennypacker married Annie R. Walker, daughter of William Walker, of Tredyffrin Township on April 27, 1848. They had five sons and four daughters, including William H., Matthias A., Sarah, Mary Athalia, Isaac A. and Annie W. His wife died in 1868. In 1878, he married Kate A. Cook, daughter of Tillinghast J. Cook, of Parkersburg, West Virginia. They had one son, James C. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Phoenixville.