The Secret of Cross-eyed Charlie

This document describes the life and death's discovery of Charles Parkhurst, the first woman to vote (illegitimately) in California due to living for a near-complete lifespan as a man.

Notables: Charley Parkhurst, Warren W Littlefield, J Ross Browne, Washoe Revisited, Oscar Winther
Creator: R L Grubb
Source: Santa Cruz County Advertising Committee
Date: Undated
Type: DOCUMENT
Coverage:
  • Biographies
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Cruz County
  • Watsonville
  • Suffrage
Identifier: MS-SANTA CRUZ-BIOGRAPHY N TO S-1

Collection

Preston Sawyer + Ephemera Collection

Citation

Grubb, R L. “The Secret of Cross-eyed Charlie.” Santa Cruz County Advertising Committee. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/138453. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.