Thomas Matheson
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Thomas Matheson | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Ashburton | |
| In office 28 July 1847 – 6 July 1852 | |
| Preceded by | James Matheson |
| Succeeded by | George Moffatt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1798 |
| Died | 14 February 1873 (aged 74–75) |
| Party | Whig |
| Parent | Donald Matheson |
Thomas Matheson (1798 – 14 February 1873)[1] was a British Whig politician.[2] Son of Donald Matheson and brother of James Matheson (co-founder of Jardine Matheson & Co.), Matheson was born at Shinness, near Lairg, Sutherland, Scotland in 1798. In 1815 he joined the British Army as an Ensign. He became a lieutenant colonel in the 42nd Foot in 1843, when he retired on half-pay.[3]
Matheson was elected unopposed as the Whig MP for Ashburton at the 1847 general election, taking up the seat previously held by his brother James Matheson.[3] He stood down at the next election in 1852.[4]