Matthews, Robert C, Dd

Matthews, Robert C., D.D.

a Presbyterian minister, was born at Shephardstown, Virginia, April 2, 1822. He was educated in Illinois, where he practiced law until he was converted, then, after a year or two in the theological seminary, was ordained and installed pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Monmouth, Illinois, December 20, 1852. His labors in this Church were attended with great success. He died there, November 15, 1881. See N.Y. Observer, Dec. 1, 1881. (W.P.S.)