James S. Matthews

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James S. Matthews (fl. 1870s) was a state legislator in the state of Louisiana. Matthews chaired the House Committee on Public Lands.[1] He also chaired a committee investigating "revolutionary" activity in the House in January 1875 following the November 4, 1874 election.[2]

Matthews also served as a justice of the peace and was involved in signing off on a parish ballot box.[3]

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  1. ^ House, Louisiana Legislature (April 19, 1871). "Official Journal of the Proceedings of House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana" – via Google Books.
  2. ^ Senate, United States Congress (April 19, 1875). "Miscellaneous Documents: 30th Congress, 1st Session - 48th Congress, 2d Session and Special Session" – via Google Books.
  3. ^ "United States Congressional Serial Set". U.S. Government Printing Office. April 19, 1877 – via Google Books.