Obituary: Charles LEWISTON, d. 23 Apr. 1937, Washburn Co., Wisconsin ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, or the legal representative of the contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Nance Sampson 16 February 1999 ==================================================================== LEWISTON, Charles Charles Lewiston, 83, one of Shell Lake's most public spirited and staunchest citizens, died at his home here on Friday night, April 23, 1937. The end came very peacefully as he quietly slept into eternity after having served his Master and fellowmen faithfully and well during his successful career of four score and three. Mr. Lewiston was born in Moss, Norway, on Sept. 27, 1854 and came to America alone when a mere lad of sixteen in quest of opportunities which were to be found in this promised land. He came to St. Croix county, where he became engaged in the lumbering industry at Wilson, Wis., for several years. In 1886 he was elected county clerk of St. Croix county and moved to Hudson, the county seat, where he held that position for eight years. He was married to Jura Nelson at Hudson in 1889. He was appointed state Assistant Labor Commissioner in 1884 and then moved to Madison. In 1900 he received another appointment by the Governor and became a U. S. Marshal which position he held for eight years. In 1910 he moved his family to Shell Lake where he bought the abstract business from Charlie Shaver and conducted this business until 1932 when he sold it to Walter Hoar. His failing health compelled him to retire from business and since then he lived a quiet home life and devoted his time to a garden and flowers, a hobby form which he greatly enjoyed. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Bertha Fulton, and grandson, David Fulton. His son, Dr. Charles Lewiston, died suddenly at Eau Claire on March 2, 1933. Mr. Lewiston was prominent in Masonic order, being a 32nd degree Mason and having joined the Hudson, Wis., chapter 46 years ago. A number of Masons from Eau Claire, Hudson and Baldwin attended the funeral in a body. Short services were conducted at 10 o'clock Monday morning at the Raas Funeral Home in Shell lake, Rev. Lockhart officiating. Interment in the family lot at Rush River cemetery, 3 miles south of Baldwin, Wis. Services were held in the Rush River Norwegian Lutheran Church, an old church established 75 years ago and of which the deceased and his wife were former members; Rev. Norby officiated in beautiful service. --Taken from the Washburn County Register, Shell Lake, Washburn Co., WI, 29 April 1937