The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 226 WALTER G. DAMEROW. Walter G. Damerow, who for four years filled the office of county auditor of Kittitas county and is recognized as one of the republican leaders of Ellensburg and that part of the state, was born in Lockport, New York, April 3, 1882, a son of W. G. and M. E. (Plaster) Damerow, both of whom passed away in New York, where the father had engaged in business as a manufacturer. Walter G. Damerow, after completing his public school education in his native state, devoted four years to business along mechanical lines and then, attracted by the west, made his way to the Pacific coast. He settled first in Portland, Oregon, in 1899 and the following year became a resident of Washington, establishing his home in Tacoma, where he lived for two years. He came to Ellensburg in 1902 and for several years was employed at office work for the Northern Pacific Railroad Company. In 1908 he was appointed to the position of deputy treasurer, in which capacity he served for two years, and afterward was made deputy auditor, serving in that office for four years. He was next elected to the position of county auditor for a four years' term and after eight years' association with the office retired. In the fall of 1918 he was nominated on the republican ticket for the office of county treasurer. His previous record as auditor commended him for the position and his public service has been at all times marked by devotion to the general good. He has also been a member of the local draft board for Kittitas county since June 1, 1917. In 1905 Mr. Damerow was married to Miss Willie L. Hardwick, who was born in Texas, a daughter of F. P. and Maude (Hoskins) Hardwick, who became pioneer settlers of Ellensburg, where they arrived about 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Damerow have one son, Charles. In his fraternal relations Mr. Damerow is an Elk, belonging to Lodge No. 1102 at Ellensburg, also to the Knights of Pythias lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. His political endorsement has always been given to the republican party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He has ever felt the keenest interest in politics and has loyally supported the party in every possible way. He is widely and favorably known as a representative young man and citizen of Ellensburg and enjoys the high esteem of all with whom he has been brought in contact. ******************************** Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.