Alameda County Biographies

Charles N. Walter

Transcribed by Kathy Sedler

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        Charles N. Walter, assistant cashier of the First National Bank of Oakland, entered 
the employ of that institution in an humble capacity almost a quarter of a century ago and 
has worked his way upward to his present responsible position. He was born in Oakland on the 
7th of March, 1872, his father being William A Walter, a native of New York. The latter became 
a California pioneer, crossing the plains to this state in 1852 and being here engaged in 
mining in the early days. Subsequently he became identified with the wood and coal business, 
conducting an enterprise of that character at Oakland as the junior member of the firm of 
Shakespear & Walter. Later he was associated with the Wells Fargo Express Company at Oakland. 
As a member of the city council of Oakland he did valuable and efficient service, proving 
himself a public-spirited and enterprising citizen who had the best interests of his community 
at heart. His demise occurred in February, 1893.
        Charles N. Walter obtained his education in the public schools of his native city and 
after putting aside his textbooks spent two years in the office of Wells Fargo & Company. On 
the 1st of August, 1889, he entered the employ of the First National Bank as messenger boy and 
has since remained in the service of that financial institution, being steadily promoted as he 
has demonstrated his worth and ability until he now holds the important position of assistant 
cashier. He is a popular official of the bank and enjoys an enviable reputation as one of its 
able and valued representatives.
        As a companion and helpmate on the journey of life Mr. Walter chose Miss Lucy L. Drake, 
a native of Colusa, California. Their children are four in number, namely: Elizabeth, Charles A., 
Arthur G. and Edward M. In Masonic circles Mr. Walter is prominent. On the 17th of March, 1894, 
he joined Oakland Lodge, No. 188, and has held all of the offices therein, serving as master in 
190; and now acting as secretary, while for two years he served as inspector of the district. 
He is likewise a member of Oakland Chapter, No. 36, R. A. M., and Oakland Lodge of Perfection, 
No. 2. For a period of thirteen years Mr. Walter acted as clerk of the local library board. He 
has spent his entire life in Oakland and well deserves representation among its substantial and 
progressive citizens.
 
Past & Present of Alameda County, California � Vol II, S. J. Clarke Publ. Co., 1914, p. 209