Famous People with Name Matheson

Matheson Bayley            Origin/Culture/Country: English

Matheson Bayley: is a British pianist, composer, orchestrator, singer and television host. He studied commercial composition at the Royal Academy of Music, London. Having worked extensively as a musical director of musical theatre in London's West End, and as a composer/arranger for television, he is particularly noted for his album "Native Hue", recorded with popular Cypriot singer Alex Panayi; and for having presented the official European Broadcasting Union's behind-the-scenes documentary for the Eurovision Song Contest 2006.

Russell Glenn Matheson            Origin/Culture/Country: Australian

Russell Glenn Matheson: an Australian federal politician, is a Member of the Australian House of Representatives for the seat of Macarthur representing the Liberal Party of Australia, elected at the 2010 federal election. The seat was previously held by Liberal Pat Farmer, who l

Joel Rand Matheson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joel Rand Matheson: is a former lawyer, business owner and political figure in Nova Scotia. He represented Halifax Bedford Basin in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1978 to 1993 as a Progressive Conservative. In 1953, he married Ruth MacRobert. Matheson served in the provincial cabinet as Minister of Finance, Minister of Mines and Energy, Minister of Health and Attorney General. He was defeated by Gerry Fogarty when he ran for reelection in 1993. Also in 1993, Matheson ran unsuccessfully in the federal riding of Halifax West as a Progressive Conservative, losing to Geoff Regan.

Joseph Matheson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Joseph Matheson: was a merchant and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Richmond County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1886 to 1897. He was a Liberal member of the Canadian House of Commons for the Richmond riding from 1900 to 1904.

Alexander Wallace Matheson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Alexander Wallace Matheson: was a Prince Edward Island politician. He was first elected to the provincial legislature in 1940 as a Liberal. Matheson became minister of health and welfare in the government of Premier J. Walter Jones in 1948 and succeeded Jones as premier and Attorney-General in 1953. His government was defeated in the 1959 election but remained Liberal Party leader until 1965 when he retired from politics. In 1967 he was appointed a County Court Judge.

John Archibald Matheson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

John Archibald Matheson: was a merchant and politician in Prince Edward Island. He represented 1st Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1883 to 1893. In 1881, he married Emily M. Clowser. Matheson was a justice of the peace and postmaster. His election in 1883 was declared invalid but he was reelected in the by-election held later that same year. Matheson was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1893. He died in Revelstoke, British Columbia at the age of 74.