Thomas Matchett

Thomas Matchett (May 3, 1826 – January 10, 1900) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Victoria South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1867 to 1871.

Thomas Matchett
Ontario MPP
In office 1867–1871
Preceded by	Riding established
Succeeded by	Samuel Wood
Constituency	Victoria South
Personal details
Born	(1826-05-03)May 3, 1826
Died	January 10, 1900(1900-01-10) (aged 73)
Political party	Liberal
Spouse	Letitia Jane Hughes ​ (m. 1850)​

Matchett, who owned a pharmacy in Omemee, Ontario, was defeated by Samuel Casey Wood for the same seat in the 1871 election. He served as clerk for Victoria County from 1876 to 1900, replacing Wood in that post. In 1850, he had married Letitia Jane Hughes.

Electoral history

v t e 1867 Ontario general election: Victoria South
Party	Candidate	Votes
	Liberal	Thomas Matchett	Acclaimed
Source: Elections Ontario[1]

v t e 1871 Ontario general election: Victoria South
Party	Candidate	Votes	%
	Liberal	Samuel Wood	1,046	60.05
	Liberal	Thomas Matchett	696	39.95
Turnout			1,742	59.97
Eligible voters			2,905
	Liberal hold		Swing		–
Source: Elections Ontario[2]