Legislator Details

Image of Charles W. Matthews
Image Description:
Portrait captured from Find-a-Grave.com, 11/8/2025

Charles W. Matthews
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 12/6/1857
City:
County: Saint Joseph County, IN
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/15/1927
City: Buchanan, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/17/1927
City: Buchanan, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oak Ridge Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Mary Eloise Marble, dau. of Orson and Louisa Adams (Holmes) Marble, about 1878; children: 5, Alonzo L., Bertha M (Richter), Maude S. (Fette), Florence Bessie (Cripe) and Doris

Number of Children: 5

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
district schools

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Alonzo L. and Mary Jane (Bronson). He moved to Berrien Co. with his parents in 1862. He farmed for a time but became president of the Buchanan State Bank, 1916; president of the Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.; and director of the Investors Building and Loan Co., 1927 in Buchanan. He served as supervisor in Berrien county for 12 successive years and was chairman of the board 3 years. Member of the Odd Fellows; the Elks; and Modern Woodman of America.

Notable Facts:
Died of bronchial pneumonia.

Sessions Served:

Forty-Eighth Legislature, 1915-1916
Chamber: House
Party: Democratic
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Lumber and Salt , Michigan Farm Colony for Epileptics, Michigan School for the Blind
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Buchanan
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/3/1914
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1915
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1915 p.780-81; Michiganology; Find-a-Grave.com, includes portrait; USCen 1900
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