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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