An Illustrated History of Central Oregon, Western Historical Publishing Company, Spokane, WA. 1905, pages 245. CHARLES W. JOHNSTON, deceased. The subject of the following memoir came to The Dalles from his home, in Centreville, New Brunswick, about 1882. For thirteen years he was in the employment of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company in various capacities, having been an engineer nearly seven years. He was injured in an accident, his engine being capsized in a sand drift, and he was crushed and bruised, surviving the fatality only one hour. He was buried at The Dalles, the funeral being under the auspices of Wasco Lodge, A. F. & A. M. Mr. Johnston was a Knight Templar and a popular member of the K. P., being in the V. C. chair at time of death. He was highly esteemed by his friends and business associates, and one who had won the highest confidence of the officials of the Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2005 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.