Charles S. Moore

Charles Sumner Moore (January 8, 1857 – July 20, 1915) was an American businessman and politician from the state of Oregon. A native of the Pacific Northwest, he held several elected offices in Klamath County, including serving as county judge. A member of the Republican Party, Moore served as Oregon State Treasurer from 1899 to 1907.

Early life Charles Moore was born in the Willamette Valley, in Marion County, Oregon, on January 8, 1857, to William S. Moore and Margaret Octavia Moore (née Meldrum). He received his primary education at public schools in Oregon City and Salem before attending Willamette University in Salem from 1872 to 1874. Notably, his father had served as the first county judge when Klamath County was established in 1882. Running as a Republican, he succeeded fellow Republican Phil Metschan, who had served two terms.

Together with his brother Rufus, Moore was a prominent landowner in Klamath County.

Charles Moore died in Portland, Oregon on July 20, 1915, at the age of 58.