William L. Mathues

William L. Mathues (March 24, 1862 – December 30, 1908) was a former Treasurer of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.[1] Mathues was one of the people convicted in connection to the Pennsylvania State Capitol graft scandal.[1] He died of pneumonia in 1908 before he was supposed to go to prison.

William L. Mathues
Treasurer of Pennsylvania
In office
January 1, 1905 – November 30, 1906
GovernorSamuel W. Pennypacker
Preceded byFrank G. Harris
Succeeded byWilliam H. Berry
Personal details
Born(1862-03-24)March 24, 1862
Middletown Township, Delaware County, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 30, 1908(1908-12-30) (aged 46)
Media, Pennsylvania
Political partyRepublican

References
  1. "Mathues, Convicted, Dies". New York Times. December 31, 1908. p. 7.
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