Charles C. Matthewson

    Charles C. Matthewson, druggist, is a native of Boonville, born June 6, 1840, the only living child in a family of five children of Dr. Reuben C. Matthewson, a sketch of whom precedes this. He received his education in the schools of Boonville, remaining in his father's store until the fall of 1861, when he enlisted as a musician in the regular band of the Forty-third Regiment Indiana Volunteers and served six months, when he was mustered out with the band. Mr. Matthewson returned to his native town and again took his place in his father's store, where he remained until 1873, when he assumed control of the business which he has ever since conducted successfully.

    In politics he is stanch Republican and June 1, 1882, he was united in matrimony with Miss A. Link of Boonville.

Source: History of Warrick, Spencer, and Perry Counties, Indiana, By: Goodspeed Bros. & Co., 1885.