Stephen Mattoon

Stephen Mattoon

Missionary to Siam (Thailand)
Born (1816-05-05)May 5, 1816
Champion, New York
Died August 15, 1889(1889-08-15) (aged 73)
America
Nationality American
Years active 1847 – 1885
Organization Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)
Known for
  • Missionary to Siam
  • Translate the New Testament (Siamese language)
  • First U.S.A. Consul to Siam (appoints)
Spouse(s) Mary Lourie Mattoon, m. 1846
Children
  • son George Lourie MATTOON (1850 – 1851)
  • daughter Mary Lourie Mattoon (1854 – )
  • daughter Emma Williams Mattoon (1857 – 1931)
Parent(s) Mr.Gershom Mattoon & Mrs.Anna Nancy Sayre Mattoon[1]

Stephen Mattoon (May 5, 1816 – 1889) was an American Presbyterian missionary who worked in Siam from 1847 to 1864. His works include the translation of the New Testament into the Thai language.

References

  1. ↑ "Sketch of the life of Rev. Stephen Mattoon, D.D.". External link in |title= (help);



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