James Arthur Mathewson
James Arthur Mathewson (June 26, 1890 – August 23, 1963) was a Canadian politician.
James Arthur Mathewson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montréal–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce | |
| In office 1939–1948 | |
| Preceded by | District created in 1939 |
| Succeeded by | Paul Earl |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 26, 1890 Montreal, Quebec |
| Died | August 23, 1963 (aged 73) Montreal, Quebec |
| Resting place | Mount Royal Cemetery |
| Political party | Liberal |
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Mathewson received a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1912 and a Bachelor of Civil Law degree in 1917 from McGill University. He was called to the Quebec Bar in 1917. He was a captain in the 42nd Battalion Royal Highlanders of Canada during World War I. After the war, he was a lawyer in Montreal. He was created a King's Counsel in 1926.
He was a member of the Montreal City Council for Saint-André from 1926 to 1930. He ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1930 losing to Camillien Houde. He was the Liberal member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec for Montréal–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce from 1939 to 1948. He was treasurer of Quebec from 1939 to 1944.
He was awarded an honorary doctorate degree from McGill University in 1943.