William Shirley Mathews | |
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| Member of the Osage Nation Tribal Council | |
| In office 1910–1912 | |
| Chief Justice of the Osage Nation courts | |
| In office 1890–1892 | |
| Osage Nation Treasurer | |
| In office 1882–1886 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1848 Fort Gibson, Creek Nation, Indian Territory |
| Died | March 15, 1915 (aged 66) |
| Citizenship | Osage Nation |
| Children | 8, including John Joseph Mathews |
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| Relatives | William S. Williams (grandfather) |
| Education | Osage Mission's post |
William Shirley Mathews was an Osage politician who served in several positions of Osage Nation government. He served as the Osage Nation treasurer between 1882 and 1886, chief justice between 1890 and 1892, and prosecuting attorney between 1894 and 1896, as well as on the tribal council from 1910 and 1912. He was also the father of John Joseph Mathews.