An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The
Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL. 1893

CHARLES E. MORRIS, Treasurer of Klickitat county, Washington, is one of the most
capable officials, and is in every way worthy of the confidence reposed in him.
Following  is a brief sketch of his personal career: he was born in the State of
Wisconsin, January 3, 1850, a son of Eliam and Susan (Good) Morris. During his
infancy he was brought by his parents across the plains to the Pacific coast,
and a settlement was made at North Yam Hill, Yam Hill county, Oregon, which has
since been the family home. Here Charles E. grew to maturity, receiving his
education at the common schools, and a thorough training in all the details of
agriculture. He remained upon his father's farm until 1879, and then started out
to seek his own fortune, buoyed by the hopes and anticipations that happily are
always the accompaniment of inexperienced youth. After spending a short time in
Heppner, Oregon, Mr. Morris came to Goldendale, Klickitat county, Washington,
and began the mastery of a trade, which he followed with marked success, serving
an apprenticeship with A.C. Hall, a well-known blacksmith. He bought the
business at the end of two years, carrying it on alone until 1892. In September
of the year just mentioned he was nominated, in the convention of the People's
party, candidate for the office of Treasurer of Klickitat county, and carried
the election the following November. His administration has been one reflecting
credit upon himself and justifying the choice of his constituency. Mr. Morris is
a member of Klickitat Lodge, No. 127, Modern Woodmen of the World, and is Master
Workman of the local lodge, A.O.U.W. He was united in marriage in Oregon,
February 9, 1872, to Miss Susan Gaunt, who was born in Yam Hill county, Oregon,
a daughter of Haines and Emily (West) Gaunt. Her parents were pioneers of
Oregon, having settled there early in the ë50s. Mr. and Mrs. Morris have four
children: Charles, Stella, Harry and Ruphus.

Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in January 2004 by Jeffrey L. Elmer

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