Charles Averill Barlow (March 17, 1858 – October 3, 1927) was an American farmer, businessman and politician.

[2] He moved to San Luis Obispo in the early 1880s, where he grew wheat and with a partner began a weekly newspaper, the Reasoner.

[1][2] He became interested in reform causes including the Free Silver movement that led him to join the Populist Party, and the Reasoner became a major pro-Populist outlet.

[3] Barlow served as president of the Kern County Board of Trade and was active in several civic organizations, including Modern Woodmen, Elks, and Odd Fellows.

[7] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress