GOODWIN, Charles F. - Putnam

Source: Daily Greencastle Banner-Times, 14 Jan 1896 p2

Dr. HA Gobin left this afternoon for Brookville where he will attend the funeral of Chas. F. Goodwin, a member of the DePauw board of trustees. Dr. John will also attend the funeral.

Source: Same p 3

There will probably not be any recitation tomorrow on account of the death of Charles L. Goodwin. -- The University senate met this afternoon to take suitable action in regard to the recent bereavement caused by the death of DePauw trustee, Chas. F. Goodwin. – Dr. HA Gobin will attend the funeral of Hon. Charles F. Goodwin at Brookville tomorrow.

Source: Greencastle Banner-Times 13 Jan 1896 p 2

A telegram was received this morning from Brookville, announcing the death in that town of Chas. F. Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin was a member of the Board of Trustees of DePauw University and was elected in 1885 to serve until 1897. The Indianapolis Journal says today: Brookville, Ind Jan 12 – Charles F. Goodwin died today of apoplexy. He was sitting in his chair at his home, reading when he fell to the floor. When the physician arrived he found Mr. Goodwin dead.  His death is a great shock to the community. He was in his regular place at church this morning and had done nothing whatever to attract the attention of his family to anything unusual concerning his health. During the past week he had attended a meeting of the trustees of DePauw university at Greencastle of which body he was a member. He was an acknowledged leader among business men of the county, others seeking his advice in all lines of trade. He was born Nov 6, 1849. He was the son of John R. and Rachel Goodwin. He graduated from Asbury University in 1871, and married Martha Shirk in November 1874. He was assistant cashier of the Brookville National Bank from 1872-1879, when his father and he bought up the stock and conducted it as a private bank till his father’s death in 1880. After his father’s death he assumed full control and conducted it until Jan 1894 when he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, JC Shirk. Since then the bank has been conducted under the firm name of Goodwin & Shirl. During 1869-70 he was in the Interior Department at Washington. He was allied with most of the best interests of the community. He leaves a widow, son and daughter. Mary Goodwin is at present a student of DePauw University and John Goodwin, his son is in school here. His mother also survives him and lives with him. The funeral will be held on Wednesday. – kbz  

Source: Greencastle Banner-Times 13 Jan 1896 p 4

The many friends of Miss Goodwin are pained to hear of her misfortune in the sudden death of her father at Brookville. Miss Goodwin departed last night for her home accompanied by Miss Applgate.