Milton W. Mathews

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Col. Milton W. Mathews
Member of the Illinois Senate from the 30th district
In office 1888 (1888)–1892 (1892)
Preceded by	Martin B. Thompson
Succeeded by	Henry M. Dunlap
Personal details
Born	(1846-03-01)March 1, 1846 Clark County, Illinois
Died	May 10, 1892(1892-05-10) (aged 46)
Political party	Republican
Profession	Attorney

Milton W. Mathews (March 1, 1846 – May 10, 1892) was an American attorney, publisher, and politician. Born and raised in Illinois, he practiced law in Champaign County before he was elected state's attorney. Mathews was also an important figure in the Modern Woodmen of America, serving as their chairman of the board of directors, and owned the Champaign County Herald. He was elected to the first of two terms in the Illinois Senate in 1888. During the second term he was named pro tempore President of the Illinois Senate, though he died before the term was complete.