Lockley, Fred. "History of the Columbia River Valley, From The Dalles to the Sea." Vol. 2. S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928. p. 267. GUY W. TALBOT The rise of Guy W. Talbot in the field of public utilities has been almost spectacular, but to those who are acquainted with his abilities, his industry and his sterling character there is nothing strange about it, for he has won every step of his progress and is today regarded as one of the most capable corporation executive officers on the coast. Mr. Talbot was born in Centerville, Michigan, on the 12th of August, 1873, and is a son of Charles R. and Sarah (Webster) Talbot, the latter now deceased. The father, who still resides in Michigan, was for many years actively engaged in the grain business and was also a coal mine operator. Guy W. Talbot secured his early education in the public schools and attended the College of Emporia. He entered the employ of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad but soon afterwards went to the Des Moines Union Terminal Company. His next position was in the traffic department of the Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad Company, and during that same time he was connected with the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. He then became general traveling freight agent of the Iowa Central Railroad, and on leaving that position went to the Peoria & Pekin Terminal Railway Company as traffic manager, from which he was promoted to the dual office of vice president and general manager. In 1906 Mr. Talbot came to Portland as vice president and general manager of the Astoria & Columbia River Railroad and the Corvallis & Eastern Railroad, and was later made vice president and general manager of the Oregon Electric Railroad, which he completed, holding that position until the road was sold, when he went to the American Power & Light Company of New York, which bought the Portland Gas & Coke Company, of which Mr. Talbot was made president, still holding that position. In 1910 he was also made president of the Pacific Power & Light Company. In 1915 the American Power & Light company purchased the control of the Northwestern Electric Company and at that time he was also elected to the presidency of the Company. He was also president of the Walla Walla Railroad which was recently sold to the Northern Pacific Railroad Company, but he still remains as vice president and director. He is president of the Deschutes Power & Light Company, a director of the Electric Products Corporation and a director of the Pacific Properties Company. A man of alert mentality, progressive ideas and intensely practical in his methods, he has shown marked ability in the management of the important interests of which he is the head, and commands the respect of all who know him. In 1903 Mr. Talbot was united in marriage to Miss Geraldine Wallace, of Kingman, Kansas, and they are the parents of three children, namely: Sara Jane, who is the wife of Charles G. Dimon, of New York; Prudence and Guy W., Jr., both of whom are in school. Mr. Talbot is a member of the Arlington Club, the Waverley Club, Multnomah Club, Multnomah Golf Club, Lake Oswego Gold Club and the Polo Association. He has at all times shown a deep interest in the commercial and civic welfare of his city and is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce, of which he is a past vice president. He gives his political support to the republican party. His success in life has been due to the concentration of his energies on each position which he has filled and in all of his affairs he has shown a wisdom and judgment that has enabled him to discharge his duties in a manner eminently satisfactory to all concerned. He is accounted one of Portland's solid and substantial citizens and commands the confidence and respect of all who have been brought in contact with him. Transcriber's additional notes: Census 1880, June 22; Cass Co, MI; Marcellus Village, p 491 Charles R. Talbot, 32, MI, IRE, NY, grain dealer Sarah, wife, 31, OH, NY, CT Gertrude, dau, 8, MI, MI, OH, att. school Guy, son, 7, MI, MI, OH, att. school Charles Jr, son, 5, MI, MI, OH Seeber Ennis, bro in law, 32, MI, NY, NY, carpenter Mary, s in l, 25, OH, NY, NY Carrie, niece, 3, MI, MI, OH 1910, April 20; Multnomah Co, OR; Portland Pct # 8, p 205; 815 Johnson st. Guy W. Talbot, 36, MI, MI, MI, mar 6 yrs, president, city gas co., rents Geraldine A, wife, 26, IL, IL, IL, mar 6 yrs, 1 child-1 living Jane S, dau, 4, IL, MI, IL Mary Larson, servant, 27, Swe, Swe, Swe, single, to U S 1902 Brunhilde Hanseth, servant, 22, NOR, NOR, NOR, single, to US 1906 Myrtle Lewis, servant, 24, OR, OR, OR, single, nurse 1920, January 3; Multnomah Co, OR; Portland Pct. # 47, p 77; 252 King st. Guy W. Talbot, 46, MI, MI, OH, president, public utilities Geraldine W, wife, 35, IL, IL, IL Sarah Jane, dau, 14, IL, MI, IL, att. school Prudence G, dau, 9, OR, MI, IL, att. school Guy W. Jr., son, OR, MI, IL, att. school Jennie G. Wallace, m in l, 60, Wd, IL, NY, NY Malinda O'Callagher, servant, 31, maried, WI, CAN, CAN Swea Magnuson, servant, 27, single, Sweden, Sweden, Sweden, to US 1914 ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in October 2006 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.