OBITUARY - Charles H. Davolt (11 Nov 1856 - 13 Jul 1922) Submitted by: Betty Stillmaker Chinn, Source: unknown C.H. DAVOLT WAS PIONEER RESIDENT. Fifty Year Residence in Cowlitz Valley Ended--Was Leading Farmer. All Kelso and cowlitz county unite in mourning the death of Charles H. Davolt, resident of this community for almost fifty years, who passed away Thursday evening, July 13th. That his death was not unexpected in no way dims the sorrow of a host of friends in his loss. Mr. Davolt came to Monticello in 1874 and for forty years past has been actively associated with the growth and development of this community. During the greater part of this period he was engaged in farming and was counted as a leader in that industry, always progressive. Quiet, unassuming, he was always a powerful influence for what was best for the community. He was particularly devoted to his home and found his great joy in the home circle. Charles H. Davolt was born in Henry county, Iowa, November 11, 1856, being 65 years, 8 months and 2 days of age. He crossed the plains with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William L. Davolt, in 1873, coming first to San Francisco. they went from the California metropolis to Montesano, Wash., moving to the Cowlitz valley and locating here in 1874. December 16, 1882, he and Clara L. Olson were united in marriage and their union proved an ideal one, his companion of almost forty years surviving to mourn his loss, as do four children, W.H. Davolt, C.O. Davolt, Charles H. Davolt, Jr., and Miss Bertha Davolt, all of this city. He is also survived by three grandchildren, as well as by three brothers and five sisters, who are: James Davolt, Bull Run, Ore.; Geo. F. Davolt, Kelso; E.G. Davolt, Prescott, Or.; Mrs. Ella Fidler, The Dalles, Ore.; Mrs. James Henderson, Portland, Ore; Mrs. Jane Huntington; Mrs. Martin Nelson, Kelso; and Mrs. Ed. Hughes, Napavine, Wash. Mr. Davolt was associated with the late Captain O. Olson in their large farming enterprise south of town. Since the sale of that property to the Long-Bell Lumber Co. he has been living in Kelso. He was a member of Cowlitz Lodge, I.O.O.F. being one of the first members of that organization. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian church this afternoon by R.A. Walmsley. Six nephews served as pall bearers. Interment was in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.