Thomas A. Mathis | |
|---|---|
| Member of theNew Jersey Senate fromOcean County | |
| In office 1942–1946 | |
| Preceded by | W. Steelman Mathis |
| Succeeded by | W. Steelman Mathis |
| In office 1923–1931 | |
| Preceded by | Harry T. Hagaman |
| Succeeded by | Wilfred H. Jayne Jr. |
| In office 1914–1916 | |
| Preceded by | George C. Low |
| Succeeded by | David G. Conrad |
| In office 1910–1910 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Harrison |
| Succeeded by | George C. Low |
| 18thSecretary of State of New Jersey | |
| In office 1931–1941 | |
| Governor | Morgan F. Larson A. Harry Moore Harold G. Hoffman |
| Preceded by | Joseph F. S. Fitzpatrick |
| Succeeded by | Joseph A. Brophy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1869-06-07)June 7, 1869 New Gretna, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | May 18, 1958(1958-05-18) (aged 88) Toms River, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Thomas A. "Captain Tom"Mathis (June 7, 1869 – May 18, 1958) was an American politician and theRepublicanboss andracketeer ofOcean County, New Jersey during the early 20th century.[1] He served in theNew Jersey Senate and was theSecretary of State of New Jersey from 1931 to 1941. His son was state senatorW. Steelman Mathis.[2]
A very corrupt figure in New Jersey politics, Mathis reportedly receivedkickbacks onillegal gambling andprostitution operations. He committed suicide on May 18, 1958, at his home inToms River, New Jersey at age 88.[3]
