Sacramento County
Biographies
CHARLES D. PRITCHARD
CHARLES D. PRITCHARD.--The name of Charles D. Pritchard figures in the business life of Sacramento in connection with the fire department of that city, where he holds the position of captain of Chemical Engine No. 1, his commission dating from August, 1920. He is a native of Wales, born November 9, 1871, a son of Robert T. and Sarah (Jenkins) Pritchard, both natives of the same country. Charles D. was a lad of four years when his parents left their native land and migrated to the United States and directly to Sacramento, Cal. The mother of our subject is deceased, but the father now makes his home in Pacific Grove. Charles D. Pritchard received his education in the public schools of Sacramento and after finishing school became an employee of the Rolling Mills; then he entered the Southern Pacific shops and was employed for over thirteen years. In 1904 he became a member of the Sacramento fire department, first as a fireman; then in June, 1912, took charge of one of the houses of the fire department and acted as captain, and in August, 1920, received his commission as captain of Chemical Company No. 1 and his years of service have been greatly appreciated by the citizens of Sacramento.
The marriage of Mr. Pritchard united him with Miss Lena Lacy, a native daughter of Sacramento, where she was also educated. Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard are the parents of one daughter, Eunice. Mr. Pritchard votes with the Republican party, having supported its principles since becoming a naturalized American citizen. He is affiliated fraternally with the Moose, Red Men, Foresters and is a trustee in the Firemen's Relief Association.
Transcribed by: Jeanne Sturgis Taylor.
Source: Reed, G.
Walter, History of Sacramento County,
California With Biographical Sketches, Pages 865-866. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Jeanne Taylor.