James C. Matthews, Albany, New York attorney and judge.
Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia
In office August 19, 1886 – March 3, 1887
Preceded by
Frederick Douglass
Succeeded by
James M. Trotter
Judge of the Albany, New York Recorder's Court
In office January 1, 1896 – December 31, 1899
Preceded by
Albert Hessberg
Succeeded by
Lyman H. Bevans
Personal details
Born
(1844-11-06)November 6, 1844 New Haven, Connecticut, US
Died
November 1, 1930(1930-11-01) (aged 85) Albany, New York, US
Resting place
Albany Rural Cemetery, Menands, New York
Political party
Republican (Before 1872) Democratic (From 1872)
Spouse
Adella Duplessis (m. 1875)
Children
1
Alma mater
Albany Law School
Profession
Attorney Judge
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