CHARLES F. MALLIN.
CHARLES F. MALLIN.
CHARLES F. MALLIN.
Charles F. Mallin, who is actively engaged in law practice in Cheyenne, was born at Fort Washakie. Wyoming, on the 11th of October, 1871, a son of James 0. and Susan Conor, and several years later became the adopted son of John and Catharine Mallin, whose name he bears. John Mallin first visited the site of Cheyenne when he passed through this district with Albert Sidney Johnston, en route to Utah in 1857, wintering at Fort Laramie. He returned to Sidney, Nebraska, traveling overland on foot in 1858. again coming to Wyoming in 1867, while Catharine Mallin, his wife, came to Cheyenne in 186. They cast their lot with the pioneer settlers of the state and contributed in substantial measure to its early development and improvement. Both have been called to their final rest.
Charles F. Mallin was educated in the public schools of Cheyenne, and was graduated from the high school with the class of 1889, being class valedictorian. After reviewing the broad field of business in order to decide upon the vocation which he wished to make his life work he determined upon the practice of law, and with that end in view matriculated in the Northwestern University of Chicago as a student in the law college and was graduated therefrom with the class of 1894. He then returned to Cheyenne, where he opened his office in 1908, and as the years have passed he has met with a substantial measure of success.
Mr. Mallin is a republican in his political views and has been called upon to serve in various official positions. He was deputy in the office of the county clerk in 1892 and 1893, and was again called to that position in 1894, serving until 1902. In the latter year he became assistant state examiner and so served until 1907, at which time he became assistant cashier of the Citizens National Bank, holding this position for two years. then relinquishing his position to open a law office in Cheyenne. At present he is district court commissioner.
Fraternally he is an Odd Fellow and an Elk, and also connected with the Woodmen of the World. He turns from professional and official activity to gardening, which he finds a source of interest and recreation, and, when leisure permits, enjoys a hunting or fishing trip. He is however, a man of studious nature and is never happier than when delving into some book whereby he will broaden his knowledge and promote his efficiency for life’s practical and responsible duties.