The Eagle-Cathlamet, Wahkiakum, WA - November 22, 1945-Front Page

Lincoln C. Burton Called by Death.

  Lincoln C. Burton, 83, for many years a resident of Cathlamet, died 
Friday, Nov. 16, at his home in Compton, Calif.  He is survived by two 
daughters, Mrs. Nola Imus, Longview, and Mrs. Huldah Salsman of 
Portland; one son, Vernon Burton of Cathlamet; one sister, Mrs. H. 
Holly of Portland, now the only living member of a family of 17 
children.
  Lincoln Burton was a native of Yamhill county, Oregon.  He came to 
Cathlamet 59 years ago where for several years he was a prominent 
figure.  He served as sheriff of Wahkiakum county, was elected county 
clerk and also served as fish commissioner.  In 1906 he moved to 
Portland and from there to California.
  The body was cremated and the ashes buried in Portland beside his 
wife whose death occurred about three years ago.


Lincoln C. Burton
27 Jan 1858-16 November 1945
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2007 from 
original newspaper collection.)