Background
Mathewson, James L. was born on March 16, 1938 in Warsaw, Missouri, United States.
Mathewson, James L. was born on March 16, 1938 in Warsaw, Missouri, United States.
Student, Redding Junior College. Student, California State University.
Real estate appraiser, Sedalia, Missouri member, Missouri House of Representatives, Jefferson City, 1974-1980; member, Missouri Senate, Jefferson City, since 1980; majority floor leader, Missouri Senate, Jefferson City, 1984-1988; president pro teme, Missouri Senate, Jefferson City, since 1989.
Member Sedalia Chamber of Commerce, American Legion, Masons, Elks, Moose.
Married Doris Angel Mathewson, 1964. 3 children.