Matthew Walton

For the English cricketer, see Matthew Walton (cricketer). For the American actor, see Matt Walton.

Matthew Walton (1750 – January 18, 1819) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, cousin of George Walton and John Walton.

Matthew Walton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	John Rowan
Personal details
Born	1750
Died	January 18, 1819 Springfield, Kentucky, U.S.
Spouse	Frances Watkins ​ (m. 1791)​

Walton received a limited schooling. He served as member of the conventions held in Danville in 1785 and 1787.^[1] He served as member of the first State constitutional convention, 1792. He served as member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, 1792, 1795, and 1808.^[1]

Walton was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the Eighth and Ninth Congresses (March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1807). He died in Springfield, Kentucky on January 18, 1819.