San Benito County CA Obituary Project Obituaries.....MATTHEWS, John Hamilton May 13 1901
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The Free Lance
Friday May 17, 1901

MATTHEWS--At Emmet, Cal., May 13, 1901, John H. Matthews, a native of Alabama,
aged about 82 years.
[The death of "Uncle" John Matthews, as he was affectionately termed by all who
knew him, while not unexpected, as he had been for several years past an
invalid, yet is a severe blow to his numerous friends and acquaintances
throughout the State. A man of strict integrity, and unswerving devotion to
principle, he was respected by all, and his death is a loss to the community. He
served this county three terms as Democratic Assemblyman, and early in the
service he was dubbed "Honest John Matthews," a term which stuck to him
throughout his latter years. Deceased was a noble man--kind-hearted and genial.
As an assemblyman he always reflected credit upon his party and the county at
large. His voice was invariably raised for economy and reform of abuses, in the
legislative halls, and his reputation as an honest, unapproachable legislator
was State-wide, and gained for him the respect and confidence of his Republican
opponents. In consequence of his reputation, deceased possessed great influence
in the legislature, and any measure championed by him was sure of being passed.
In this county he was universally respected and esteemed, and his death removes
from our midst, a genial companion, a pioneer resident, and one of the noblest
works of God--an honest man. The funeral took place last Tuesday afternoon, at 2
o'clock, at this place, under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge, of which
deceased was a member.]

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San Benito County Burial, Removal & Transit Permits - Issued 1874 to 1910;
MATTHEWS, John Hamilton.....13 May 1901.....M.....82y

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