C.P. LEITCH
History of Arizona, 1893

Maricopa County, Arizona, is noted for its able, 
trustworthy and faithful officials, and none deserves 
higher praise for the admirable manner in which he has 
discharged from his various duties than C.P. Leitch, 
who is at present filling the responsible position of 
Territorial Auditor of Arizona. He is a product of the 
Buckeye State, born in Trumbull County; Ohio, August 8, 1852; 
son of Robert and Elizabeth (Porter) Leitch, the father of a 
native of Scotland and the mother of Ireland.  The parents 
came to this country in the spring of 1851, settled in Ohio 
and there the father passed the remainder of his days, dying 
in Trumbull County.  The mother still survives and makes her 
home in that county.  Our subject was one of eight children 
born to this couple. In his native county he grew to manhood 
and received his education.  When about twenty six years old 
he came to Arizona and located in Graham County where he 
engaged in ranching, taking Government contract to supply 
the posts with beef, hay, wood, etc.  This business he 
followed until coming to Phoenix in 1895.  His interests 
are yet largely in Graham County where he owns some ranch 
property and cattle.

In the fall of 1895 he purchased an interest in the 
"Arizona Gazette" and now owns the entire plant.  He was 
appointed to his present position in 1894.  Mr. Leitch 
has never been active in politics but has given his entire 
attention to his business affairs.  He has been a resident 
of Arizona for eighteen years and is well known throughout 
the Territory.  When he first settled in this section the 
country was wild, the Indians were numerous and hostile, 
but he never experienced any serious trouble with them.

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