Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Matson. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Matson (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 89.
He is buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the east northeast of Matson. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
Chesterfield is located in Saint Louis County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the east of Matson (which is located in Saint Charles County).
At the time of his death, he was 84.
He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery, located 24 miles [38.6 km] to the east northeast of Matson. The cemetery is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.