Charles O. Britton (1867-1922)

Charles O. Britton (December 15, 1867 - September 19, 1922) was president and treasurer of the Britton Company, automobile dealer in Hartford.

Britton was born in Carroliton, Kentucky, on December 15, 1867 to Dr. Orson Britton and Georgette Deloplaine. Shortly after coming to Hartford around 1895, he was associated with his brother, Ralph D. Britton, in the wholesale and retail carriage business on Allyn Street. Later, the firm went into the automobile business and in 1913, Britton purchased his brother's interest in the company and continued in the same location.

Briton was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, a 32nd degree Mason, president of the Southern Society of Hartford, member of the Hartford Golf Club and Manchester Country Club.

In 1912, Britton leased the Alanson H. Wightman house at 6 Concord Street.

On September 19, 1922, Britton died at his summer home in Talcottville.

Family
Britton married Anne Phillips, born 1867. She died on October 2, 1915. Britton married second to Ruth Talcott.
 * John Britton
 * Kenneth Britton