Background
Sotheran, Charles was born on July 8, 1847 in Newington, Surrey, England. Son of Charles and Frances Elise (Hirst) Sotheran.
bibliographer journalist author
Sotheran, Charles was born on July 8, 1847 in Newington, Surrey, England. Son of Charles and Frances Elise (Hirst) Sotheran.
Educated in England in private schools and Saint Marie’s College, Rugby.
Came to the United States, 1874, and began reportorial work on New York World. Was literary editor New York Recorder and Star. Editor New York Echo, Bibliopolist, and Manchester (England) Diocesan Church Calendar, 1873-1874.
Assistant editor Export and Finance, Sunnyside Press, Nym Crinkle’s Feuilleton, Advocate, Dramatic World, and others
Spoke throughout New York under auspices Democratic National and State Coms., 1896. Delegate to State Convention Bryan and Sewall clubs, Buffalo, 1896.
A founder and 1st librarian Theosophical Society, 1876. An incorporator People's Institute.
Vice-ruler and a founder Thirteen Club.
Past delegate District Assembly 49, Knights of Labor. Trustee New York Press Club, 1876-1877, 1896-1900. Prominent.
Married Mistress.