Thomas Matheson (1798 – 14 February 1873)[1] was a British Whig politician.
[2] Son of Donald Matheson and brother of James Matheson (co-founder of Jardine Matheson & Co.), Matheson was born at Shinness, near Lairg, Sutherland, Scotland in 1798.
In 1815 he joined the British Army as an Ensign.
He became a lieutenant colonel in the 42nd Foot in 1843, when he retired on half-pay.
[3] Matheson was elected unopposed as the Whig MP for Ashburton at the 1847 general election, taking up the seat previously held by his brother James Matheson.