"An Illustrated History of Whitman County, state of Washington." San Francisco: W. H. Lever, 1901. p. 468. HON. C. W. WATERS One of the prominent and influential citizens and representative business men of this county, the gentleman whose name initiates his paragraph, has been recognized as possessed of capabilities and executive force that eminently fit him for the responsible positions that have been his to fill. One of the potent factors in the upbuilding of Palouse as well as distinguished in the advancement of the material welfare of the entire county, he has gained the esteem and commands the respect of all who may have the pleasure of his acquaintance and especially of the residents of Whitman county. Mr. Waters was born in the state of Oregon, on January 28, 1860, being the son of Henry O. and Matilda A. Waters, now residents of Palouse. His father holds a distinguished position among his fellows, having served a number of years as city councilman and is one of the heavy property owners of that place. The early life of our subject was spent in his native state, where he acquired the educational discipline to be afforded by the public schools. His first occupation was tilling the soil, which he followed until 188 when he came to Whitman county. His initial venture here was the establishment of a mercantile house in Palouse, to which he gave his attention with the gratifying result of a fine patronage and extensive trade until the fall of 1900, when the people called him from the further prosecution of his private business to the discharge of the responsible trust devolving upon a representative in the state legislature. He accepted the position with his characteristic modesty so becoming to the public servant and entered upon the discharge of the duties with a display of ability and manifestation of integrity that was exceedingly commendable and secured to him the approval of his entire constituency. He was instrumental in securing for the Agricultural College and School of Science a much-needed and, because of his efforts, quite generous appropriation for the erection of a chemical laboratory building, an armory and gymnasium building, greenhouse and the enlarging of the power plant. From this it will be seen that much credit for the extending of the influence of this excellent institution, which means so much not only for Whitman county but the whole Inland Empire, is due our subject, whose faithful and efficient labors will continue to be rewarded in the good that will be disseminated from that center of learning during the generations to come. His abilities were fittingly recognized in the legislative halls when he was placed upon the important committees of Appropriations, Claims and Auditing, Education, and Agricultural College and School of Science, of which latter he was chairman. It is to be noted that Mr. Waters received the largest vote in his district at the time of his election, thus demonstrating his popularity and personal strength. Mr. Waters was married in the state of Oregon, at Roseburg, Douglas county, on May 12, 1868, to Miss E. J. Warren, a native of the same place. Her parents are of southern blood and her mother is still living in Palouse, but her father is dead. To our subject and wife there have been born two children: Lena E. and Lucien Bryan. In fraternal affiliations Mr. Waters is a member of the W. of W., the Woodcraft Circle and the K. of P. Recently Mr. Waters purchased a half interest in the Red Cross livery and sale stable at the corner of Mill and Second streets, Spokane, his partner being John Culton, and he devotes much attention to the building up and extension of this business, but retains his residence in Palouse where his family are at the present time. ******************* Submitted to the Washington Biographies Project in July 2013 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.