Sacramento County
Biographies
CHARLES A. MOYER
CHARLES A. MOYER.--A successful artist of Sacramento is found in the person of Charles A. Moyer, proprietor of the Moyer Studios of Sacramento and San Francisco, where are turned out the most artistic show cards seen in these cities. A native son, he was born in Sacramento, March 25, 1896, a son of Charles Hunter and Kate (Bailey) Moyer. The father was a native of Missouri, from which state he came to California. He was a well-known capitalist and financier, and passed away in 1899. His widow is still living at Sacramento.
Charles A. Moyer received his education in the public and private schools of his native city. When his school days were over he engaged in ranching for a short time, and also followed various other occupations until he decided to become a commercial artist. He then entered heartily into the study of the art, becoming master of its details, and since 1912 has successfully engaged in the calling, for which he displays a special aptitude. He has carried on an independent business since 1914. When Congress declared war on Germany, although a married man Mr. Moyer closed his place of business, in 1917, and volunteered his services, enlisting in the Medical Corps of the United States Army, and serving in an ambulance corps. He was stationed at the Presidio, at Monterey, and afterwards at Camp Dodge, Iowa, where he served as sergeant. After the armistice he was honorably discharged, in January 1919. Returning home, he again opened his place of business and received his old clients. He is a member of Sacramento Post No. 61, American Legion. He purchased a residence at 3616 Second Avenue, where he resides with his family.
In 1922 Mr. Moyer established a branch studio at 1112 Market Street, San Francisco, and there he also does a very satisfactory business. He specializes in mail-order business, with the result that his work finds a market throughout California, Oregon, Nevada and Arizona.
Mr. Moyer was married to Miss Harriett E. Bennetts, a native of Sacramento and they have three children, Rita, Charles and Mae. Prominent in fraternal circles, Mr. Moyer is a member of the Odd Fellows, Maccabees and Foresters. He takes a live interest in civic affairs, and is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and of the Exchange Club. Fond of sports and of outdoor life, he is a baseball fan and enjoys a game of tennis, and also finds recreation in hunting and fishing. Wherever he is known he is respected, and makes and retains warm friends.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County,
California With Biographical Sketches, Page 878. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.