Matthias Corwin

Matthias Corwin (February 19, 1761 – September 4, 1829) was an American politician. Born in Morris County, New Jersey, Corwin and his family moved to Ohio in 1798. Corwin served in the Ohio House of Representatives and served as speaker. His son was US Senator, Ohio Governor and US Secretary of the Treasury Thomas Corwin. Corwin died in Lebanon, Ohio.^[1][2] He was a Presidential elector in 1812 for the James Madison ticket.^[3]

Matthias Corwin
9th and 11th Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office December 4, 1815 – December 1, 1816
Preceded by	John Pollock
Succeeded by	Thomas Kirker
In office December 2, 1811 – December 6, 1812
Preceded by	Edward Tiffin
Succeeded by	John Pollock
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from Warren County
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office Unknown–Unknown
Personal details
Born	(1761-02-19)February 19, 1761 Morris County, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	September 4, 1829(1829-09-04) (aged 68)
Political party	Democratic-Republican