Yolo
County
Biographies
HON.
CHARLES H. GAROUTTE
The subject of our sketch was born in Yolo County,
California, in 1854, and has had a continuous residence at the same place. He
is a graduate of Hesperian College Woodland, and has taught school, practiced
law, served as District Attorney for two terms, and Superior Judge for that
county. In 1885 he was unanimously elected Grand President of the Native Sons
of the Golden West, and his tact and administrative ability as the chief
executive officer gave him a prominence and popularity all over the State. He
is also a member of Woodland Lodge, No. 11, I. O. O. F.
The life and career of Judge Garoutte fittingly illustrate the caliber of our Native
sons who have proved themselves “worthy sons of honored sires.” During his
service as Superior Judge (being the youngest one ever elected in this State)
his decisions have been marked by careful analysis, deep research, and correct
judgment. During the last five years a number of our Native Sons have been
elected and filled official positions of trust and honor, and in every instance
they have acquitted themselves with credit. Patriotism and a high appreciation
of their inheritance has intensified their love for this commonwealth, and it
is but a laudable ambition to serve their golden State and win greater honor,
which now seems to be among the probabilities in the near future.
Transcribed By: Cecelia M. Setty.
Source: “Illustrated
Fraternal Directory Including Educational Institutions on the Pacific Coast”,
Page 109, Publ. Bancroft Co., San Francisco. Cal. 1890.
© 2013 Cecelia M. Setty.
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