Stephanie,
I went to the library, small one, not the State Library this afternoon and
took your e-mail with me. I found the following in the few minutes I had left
to me.
"History of State of Nevada" Thompson & West; pg 259
Charles E and W. H Laughton, members of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias #
4.
Charles E. was a GrandChancellor & Grand Keeper of Records and Seals until
1880.
"History Of Nevada, Volume II"- Davis pg 687, 690
There was also a pg 473, but it must be in Vol I, which I could not locate.
The index has him listed as:
Laughton, Charles E, Lt. Gov.
page 687 has him listed as a member of the Masons, but the page giving the
lodge was missing. Page 690 is a repeat of the above K of P.
I looked in a few other books that were not under lock and key and could not
locate any confirmation of him being the Lt. Governor. Perhaps another time I
can remember to take the e-mail with me when I have time and check into some
of the books that are under lockdown. That is, if you want me too.
Hope this helps a little.
Ley O'Connor