C.H. CHARLTON, a son of Francis M. and Mary (Stevenson) Charlton, was born at Buckner, Missouri, May 9, 1882. He was married to Miss Jessie M. Johnson, daughter of Charles and Abbie Johnson, February 2, 1904. They have one child--Gladys Marie, born February 1, 1907.
Mr. Charlton remained with his parents on a farm in Jackson County, where he was reared, until nineteen years old. He attended the public school, and also took a course at the Buckner High School. He took a course at the Kansas City Business College, graduating in 1902. He then worked as stenographer in the general office of the Q.O. & K.C., at Kansas City, being transferred after a short time to Novinger, as car clerk. After fifteen months service here, he went into the employ of the Great Northern Fuel Company as time-keeper. In 190S he was promoted to the office of secretary and treasurer, having full control of the accounting and selling department of the Company. He held that position till September, 1910, when he was made general manager by J.S. Keefe, president and owner of the Company. Mr. Keefe is also Vice-president and general manager of the American Steel and Wire Company of Chicago, and a leading factor in the U.S. Steel Corporation.
History of Adair County
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Mr. Charlton remained with his parents on a farm in Jackson County, where he was reared, until nineteen years old. He attended the public school, and also took a course at the Buckner High School. He took a course at the Kansas City Business College, graduating in 1902. He then worked as stenographer in the general office of the Q.O. & K.C., at Kansas City, being transferred after a short time to Novinger, as car clerk. After fifteen months service here, he went into the employ of the Great Northern Fuel Company as time-keeper. In 190S he was promoted to the office of secretary and treasurer, having full control of the accounting and selling department of the Company. He held that position till September, 1910, when he was made general manager by J.S. Keefe, president and owner of the Company. Mr. Keefe is also Vice-president and general manager of the American Steel and Wire Company of Chicago, and a leading factor in the U.S. Steel Corporation.
History of Adair County
By Eugene Morrow Violette
C.H. CHARLTON, a son of Francis M. and Mary (Stevenson) Charlton, was born at Buckner, Missouri, May 9, 1882. He was married to Miss Jessie M. Johnson, daughter of Charles and Abbie Johnson, February 2, 1904. They have one child--Gladys Marie, born February 1, 1907.
Mr. Charlton remained with his parents on a farm in Jackson County, where he was reared, until nineteen years old. He attended the public school, and also took a course at the Buckner High School. He took a course at the Kansas City Business College, graduating in 1902. He then worked as stenographer in the general office of the Q.O. & K.C., at Kansas City, being transferred after a short time to Novinger, as car clerk. After fifteen months service here, he went into the employ of the Great Northern Fuel Company as time-keeper. In 190S he was promoted to the office of secretary and treasurer, having full control of the accounting and selling department of the Company. He held that position till September, 1910, when he was made general manager by J.S. Keefe, president and owner of the Company. Mr. Keefe is also Vice-president and general manager of the American Steel and Wire Company of Chicago, and a leading factor in the U.S. Steel Corporation.
History of Adair County
By Eugene Morrow Violette
Mr. Charlton remained with his parents on a farm in Jackson County, where he was reared, until nineteen years old. He attended the public school, and also took a course at the Buckner High School. He took a course at the Kansas City Business College, graduating in 1902. He then worked as stenographer in the general office of the Q.O. & K.C., at Kansas City, being transferred after a short time to Novinger, as car clerk. After fifteen months service here, he went into the employ of the Great Northern Fuel Company as time-keeper. In 190S he was promoted to the office of secretary and treasurer, having full control of the accounting and selling department of the Company. He held that position till September, 1910, when he was made general manager by J.S. Keefe, president and owner of the Company. Mr. Keefe is also Vice-president and general manager of the American Steel and Wire Company of Chicago, and a leading factor in the U.S. Steel Corporation.
History of Adair County
By Eugene Morrow Violette
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