S 25^th

2^nd – Agnes Pearl Wiltsey (1899-1972)

2^nd – 3 Nov 1921 in

Mildred Leota Kingston Pruitt (1912 in Portland – 2004 in Portland)

Emma Louise Kingston Dower (1914 in Portland -1977 in Portland)

Charles Graves Kingston (1927 in Portland – 2004 in Clackamas County).

Charles G. Kingston was born on 1 Feb 1888 in McCoy, Polk County, OR. to Paul Kingston, an Irish immigrant, and his wife Emma.   Paul was a railroad section boss.

Charles was working as a weaver for TKWM by 1905 and in 1908, he married his co-worker and spooler, Anna Carline Abraham.  The couple had their first child, Ross, in 1909 while still living in Salem.  In 1910, Charles sought a better job in Portland when he became a streetcar conductor while living with his brother William.

Anna remained in Portland and most likely had help from Charles’ mother Emma.  However, she didn’t need help for long as the family was together again by 1911 and living at 71 Highland W in Portland.  Charles was a carman for the Portland Railway, Light and Power Company.

By 1917, Charles had joined the Southern Pacific Railway company and was living with his family in Sparks, NV.  However, in early 1919, Anna passed away in Sparks.  Charles returned with his children to a home at 1210 Missouri Ave in Portland where he may have been able to get help with the kids from Fredrick and his family that lived about a mile away.

In 1921, Charles, at age 33, married Agnes Wiltsey Wood.  This was a second marriage for both, and they had one child together, Charles Jr.  The couple remained in Portland raising the four children while Charles worked as a railroad conductor.

Charles retired in 1955 after More than 30 years with the Portland & Seattle Railroad Co.  He died at age 83 on 28 Jan 1972 at his residence; 3725 NE 16^th.  He was survived by his wife Agness, sons Ross and Charles Jr; daughters Mildred Pruitt and Emma Dower; and sister Bertha Farr.

1910  Charles Kingston, 21, born abt 1889 in Oregon. Residence: Union St, Portland, Oregon.  Married, brother of HOH.  Father born in Missouri [incorrect].  Mother born in Oregon. Occupation: Streetcar Conductor.  William Kingston, 27, HOH. Maud Kingston, 26, wife. William Kingston, 1, son. Charles Kingston, 21, brother.

1920  Charles Kingston, 31, born abt 1889 in Oregon.  Rents house at 1720 A St, Sparks, NV.  Married HOH.  Father born in Ireland.  Mother born in Oregon. Occupation: Railroad brakeman.  Charles Kingston, 31, HOH. Elsie Kingston, 25, wife. Ross Kingston, 10, son. Mildred Kingston, 7, daughter. Myrtle Kingston, 6, daughter. Emma Kingston, 5, daughter. Evelyn Kingston, 4, daughter.  (all children born in Oregon)

1950  Charles G. Kingston, 62, born abt 1888 in Oregon.  Married HOH.  Home: 3725 16^th Ave, Portland, OR. Occupation: Railroad conductor.

Charles G. Kingston, 62, HOH. Agnes W. Kingston, 50, wife.

1905  Charles G. Kingston, weaver TKWM bds at 430 Ferry.

1909/10  Charles G. Kingston, weaver TKWM res S 25th

Portland

1911  Charles G Kingston, carman PRL&P h 1165 Missouri Av.

1912  Chas. G Kingston, carman PRL&P co, h 71 Highland W.

1916  Chas. G Kingston (Anna) carman h 71 Highland W.

1920  Chas. Kingston r 1210 Missouri Av

1930  Charles G. Kingston (Agnes) brakeman O.E.Railway, h 929 Henderson

Anna Caroline Abraham Kingston. Birth: 21 Dec 1890 in Winona, Winona County, Minnesota. Death: 4 Jan 1919 (aged 28) in Sparks, Washoe County, Nevada. Burial: City View Cemetery, Salem, Marion County, Oregon. Plot: Section D. Memorial ID: 55610954

Agnes Pearl “Elsie” Wiltsey Kingston.  Birth: 13 Aug 1899 in Aspen, Pitkin County, Colorado. Death: 30 May 1972 (aged 72) in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Burial: Riverview Abbey Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Plot: Spruce Corridor, East Wall, Tier 5. Memorial ID: 190906813

Reno Gazette-Journal 25 Sep 1917, p. 3 –  WW1 Draft Exemption was entered for Charles Graves Kingston by the Wasco County draft board.

Oregon Statesman 8 Jan 1919, p. 4 – Obituary, Anna Kingston. Died on 4 Jan 1919 in Sparks, Nevada where she had been living for two years.  Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Apraham and was born 28 Dec 1890 in MN.  Married Charles Kingston on 4 Oct 1908.  Survived by husband and three children: Ross 9, Mildred 6 and Emma 4.

The Oregonian 1 Feb 1972, p. 33 – Obituary, Charles G. Kingston. Residence: 3725 NE 16^th Ave, a retired railroad conductor.  Died 28 Jan 1972 at his home at age 83.  Was a lifelong resident of Oregon.  Retired in 1955 after 37 years with the Portland & Seattle Railroad Co.  Survived by wife Agnes, sons Ross and Charles Jr; daughters Mildred Pruitt and Emma Dower; sister Bertha Farr.

WW1 Draft Registration, 1 Jun 1917.  Charles Graves Kingston, 29, born 11 Feb 1888 in McCoy, OR.  Railroad brakemen, Southern Pacific in Sparks, NV.  Married.  Supports wife and three children.  Medium height, medium build, blue eyes, brown hair.

1921 Washington Marriage Record. Charles G. Kingston, 33, born Polk County, residence: Portland, RR Brakeman, second marriage.  Married Agnes Wiltsey Wood, no age given, born Aspen, Colorado, housewife, second marriage.  On 3 Nov 1921.