Lockley, Fred.  "History of the Columbia River Valley, From The Dalles to the
Sea." Vol. 2.  S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928.  p. 557.

CHARLES RICHTON

Multnomah county was the gainer when circumstances compelled Charles Richton to
locate here, for he has proven not only a loyal and public spirited citizen, but
a competent and trustworthy official, having been for the past fourteen years a
deputy sheriff of this county, in which capacity he has given a high type of
service. Mr. Richton was born in New York city in 1875 and is a son of Joseph W.
and Mary L. Richton, both of whom are deceased. He received his education in the
public schools of his native city and then became a telegraph operator, being
employed in railroad service for several years. In 1900, because of the poor
health of both himself and wife, they came to Portland, Oregon, and soon
afterward Mr. Richton went to work in the mines and later in the lumber woods.
He became interested in several business propositions, in which he was fairly
successful financially, and in 1912 he returned to Portland, where he obtained
employment as a clerk with the Southern Pacific Railroad. In 1914 he was
appointed deputy sheriff, under Sheriff Tom M. Hurlburt, and has served in that
office continuously to the present time, having been chief clerk for the past
five years. A man of alert mentality, familiar with the details of the office
and faithful in the performance of duty, he commands the respect of his
associates and is held in high regard throughout the community.

In 1897 Mr. Richton was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth C. Vreeland, of New
York. She is a member and a past director of the Portland Women's Club and a
member of the Shakespeare Club, being prominent in the social and club life of
this city. Of unassuming manner, Mr. Richton possesses those qualities which
have gained the favor of his fellowmen, and he is deservedly popular among his
acquaintances.


Submitted to the OR. Bios Project in September 2006 by Jeffrey L. Elmer

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