Charles E. Wyatt
A native son of the state, Charles E. Wyatt was born in Petaluma, Sonoma county, May 14, 1873, and was brought up and educated in the public schools of his native town. The financial condition of his parents made it obligatory upon him that he assume the responsibility of his own support at an early age, and as he had no opportunity to learn a trade, he followed the line of least resistance when he applied for work in the care of horses. A natural and inborn live for horses prompted him in is choice, and that it was a wise one has been apparent in all that he has undertaken along this line, and indeed throughout his life he has been associated with horses in one way or another. His first experience was at Agricultural Park, where he helped to care for Thorough and Standard bred horses, and it was not long before he had developed an ability in riding and training them that was to be of invaluable help to him later on. In fact, for years he followed this business with splendid success, and gave it up reluctantly when he became too heavy for the exercise.
A subsequent position which Mr. Wyatt filled acceptably was as foreman of Haney’s livery stable, continuing there for five years, when he became associated with Theodore Skillman, of Petaluma, an extensive importer of drat horses, and still later he was connected with the Petaluma Transfer Company, remaining in the last-mentioned position for two years. It was in 1892 that he entered the employ of George P. McNear stable takes first rank in Sonoma county, and no small credit for this high standing may be given to Mr. Wyatt, who is an excellent judge of the value of a horse, whether draft or roadster, years of experience and association with horses making this accurate judgment possible.
In Petaluma occurred the marriage of Charles E. Wyatt and Miss Sadie Edwards, who was born in this city and has passed her entire life here. Three children have been born of this marriage, Anita, Gladys and Alice. Mr. Wyatt’s fraternal associations are with the Eagles and Moose.
History of Sonoma
County, California
History by Tom Gregory : Historic Record Company
Los Angeles, Ca. 1911
Transcribed by Roberta Hester Leatherwood
May 13, 2012 Pages 932-933
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