Thomas Matchett Explained

Thomas Matchett
Office1:Ontario MPP
Term Start1:1867
Term End1:1871
Predecessor1:Riding established
Successor1:Samuel Wood
Constituency1:Victoria South
Party:Liberal
Birth Date:3 May 1826

Thomas Matchett (May 3, 1826  - January 10, 1900) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Victoria South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1871.

Matchett, who owned a pharmacy in Omemee, Ontario, was defeated by Samuel Casey Wood for the same seat in the 1871 election. He served as clerk for Victoria County from 1876 to 1900, replacing Wood in that post. In 1850, he had married Letitia Jane Hughes.

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