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CHARLES S. TILTON

CHARLES S. TILTON, engineer and surveyor, was born in Lowell, Massachusetts, August 1, 1846. His parents, Stephen S. and Mary P. Tilton, are natives of New Hampshire. Mr. Tilton, his father, came to the coast in 1850, and two years later went East and brought his family, and they are well-known citizens. Our subject graduated at the high school in this city in 1863. The following year he entered the office of the County Surveyor, and was connected with the office for twenty-three years, during the administration of the Democratic, Republican, People’s and Workingmen’s parties, discharging the arduous duties of the position with ability, fidelity and credit to himself and to the entire satisfaction of the people. In 1884 he was elected County Surveyor, and held that office two years. Afterward he opened an office and has devoted himself to his profession, giving special attention to city work. His long experience and ability has brought him a successful business. Mr. Tilton is a member of the Masonic order, and is a Knight Templar; also belongs to the I. O. O. F., and Knights of Honor. He is now County Surveyor and City Engineer for San Francisco county, having been elected in 1890 for a term of two years.

Transcribed by David and Joyce Rugeroni.

Source: “The Bay of San Francisco,” Vol. 2, Page 347, Lewis Publishing Co, 1892.

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