William Mathews (1828-1901)
1828 Born son of Jeremiah Mathews, land-surveyor (and Mary) at Hagley, Worcs.
1848 Entered Cambridge University
1852 20th Wrangler
1853 Graduated B.A.
became a Land Agent Surveyor
1852[1] Joint secretary of the committee that originated and carried out the formation of the Birmingham and Midland Institute. [2]
1869-71 President of the Alpine Club
1884 Birth of son Charles L.
Prominent in municipal affairs in Birmingham.
1901 Died at Tunbridge Wells.
See Also
Sources of Information
- Cambridge Alumni records