W. B. Mathews
W. B. Mathews | |
|---|---|
| 28th Los Angeles City Attorney | |
| In office 1900–1906 | |
| Mayor | Walter F. Haas |
| Preceded by | Leslie R. Hewitt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1865 Ohio |
| Died | 1931 (aged 65–66) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Centre College |
William Burgess Mathews (1865–1931) was a "pioneer figure in the water development program of Los Angeles" and chief counsel for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. He was also city attorney of Los Angeles.