Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 2. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 274. CHARLES HADLEY In Eugene few men are better known than Charles Hadley, who, having endured the burden and heat of his business day, has retired to private life, now residing at 132 East Eighth street. He was born in Lane county, Oregon, August 15, 1854, a son of the Hon. Henry G. Hadley, deceased, of whom further mention is made in this work. He was educated in the public schools and also attended Bishop Scott's Academy at Portland. For several years in his earlier commercial experience he was engaged in the harness business in Eugene, after which he took up farming and stock-raising west of the town, his time and attention being thus occupied until October, 1911. At different intervals he has also followed merchandising and in all of these connections he has made for himself a reputation for careful, conservative dealing, his efforts being crowned by substantial success. In the year mentioned he withdrew from active life and took up his residence in Eugene, where he is now enjoying well earned rest as the reward of his former years of toil. Mr. Hadley was married October 13, 1881, to Miss Mary E. Withers, a daughter of Peter Withers, and unto them have been born two children: Eva, the wife of Wade Hayes, of Eugene; and Winnie, who married Robert B. Kuykendall, also of this city. Fraternally Mr. Hadley is a member of Eugene Lodge, No. 357, B. P. O. E., Eugene Aerie, No. 275, F. O. E. and Crow Lodge I. O. O. F. No. 167 and Eugene Encampment. A true son of Oregon by right of birth and inheritance, Mr. Hadley was for many years ranked among the progressive and prosperous business men of the community in which he resides and during his long and useful career in this district has won for himself the friendship of many who have been his neighbors and business associates. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in March 2008 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.