History of Floyd County 1917 Pages 558 - 559
Charles F. Dinkel, proprietor of a large farm implement establishment in Charles City, is regarded as one of the most progressive men of affairs in Floyd County. He was born in Ulster township, this county, in October 1870. He is a son of Christian & Paulina (Kopplin) Dinkel, both natives of Germany, from which country the immigrated to America when youand and were married in the United States. The mother had been previously married, but had lost her first husband in 1863 during the Civic War. Christian Dinkel and wife came from Wisconsin to Floyd County in 1865, locating on a farm in Ulster township, where they engaged in general farming many years, finally retiring from active life and establishing their home in Charles City, where he died in March, 1911. She is still living here. They were parents of eleven children, as follows: Bertha, Mary Anna, Charles F., Martha (is deceased); Otto, Clara, Lena, Hulda, William and Laura.
Charles F. Dinkel grew to manhood on the home farm in Ulster township, where he worked hard when a boy. He received a common school education. When a young man he traveled two years for the Plano Harvester Company, giving satisfaction in every respect. In 1894 he established an implement business in Charles City, which he has since conducted with ever growing success, carrying on an extensive trade with the surrounding country. He carries a large & carefully selected stock of general farming implements.
Mr. Dinkel was married on August 19, 1900, to Carrie E. Clark, a native of Iowa, and a daughter of William F. & Nancy (Horton) Clark. He was a native of Ohio. Three children have been born to Mr. & Mrs. Dinkel, namely: Lois Margaret, Howard C. and John R.
Politically Mr. Dinkel is a Republican. He has been active in public affairs for a number of years, and has served as a member of the local school board for five years, being president of the same four years. He is prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Chapter and Commandery at Charles City, and the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Cedar Rapids. He belongs to the Congregational Church. He is always ready to do his part in promoting anything that has for its object the advancement of his city & community.
Charles F. Dinkel, proprietor of a large farm implement establishment in Charles City, is regarded as one of the most progressive men of affairs in Floyd County. He was born in Ulster township, this county, in October 1870. He is a son of Christian & Paulina (Kopplin) Dinkel, both natives of Germany, from which country the immigrated to America when youand and were married in the United States. The mother had been previously married, but had lost her first husband in 1863 during the Civic War. Christian Dinkel and wife came from Wisconsin to Floyd County in 1865, locating on a farm in Ulster township, where they engaged in general farming many years, finally retiring from active life and establishing their home in Charles City, where he died in March, 1911. She is still living here. They were parents of eleven children, as follows: Bertha, Mary Anna, Charles F., Martha (is deceased); Otto, Clara, Lena, Hulda, William and Laura.
Charles F. Dinkel grew to manhood on the home farm in Ulster township, where he worked hard when a boy. He received a common school education. When a young man he traveled two years for the Plano Harvester Company, giving satisfaction in every respect. In 1894 he established an implement business in Charles City, which he has since conducted with ever growing success, carrying on an extensive trade with the surrounding country. He carries a large & carefully selected stock of general farming implements.
Mr. Dinkel was married on August 19, 1900, to Carrie E. Clark, a native of Iowa, and a daughter of William F. & Nancy (Horton) Clark. He was a native of Ohio. Three children have been born to Mr. & Mrs. Dinkel, namely: Lois Margaret, Howard C. and John R.
Politically Mr. Dinkel is a Republican. He has been active in public affairs for a number of years, and has served as a member of the local school board for five years, being president of the same four years. He is prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Chapter and Commandery at Charles City, and the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Cedar Rapids. He belongs to the Congregational Church. He is always ready to do his part in promoting anything that has for its object the advancement of his city & community.
History of Floyd County 1917 Pages 558 - 559
Charles F. Dinkel, proprietor of a large farm implement establishment in Charles City, is regarded as one of the most progressive men of affairs in Floyd County. He was born in Ulster township, this county, in October 1870. He is a son of Christian & Paulina (Kopplin) Dinkel, both natives of Germany, from which country the immigrated to America when youand and were married in the United States. The mother had been previously married, but had lost her first husband in 1863 during the Civic War. Christian Dinkel and wife came from Wisconsin to Floyd County in 1865, locating on a farm in Ulster township, where they engaged in general farming many years, finally retiring from active life and establishing their home in Charles City, where he died in March, 1911. She is still living here. They were parents of eleven children, as follows: Bertha, Mary Anna, Charles F., Martha (is deceased); Otto, Clara, Lena, Hulda, William and Laura.
Charles F. Dinkel grew to manhood on the home farm in Ulster township, where he worked hard when a boy. He received a common school education. When a young man he traveled two years for the Plano Harvester Company, giving satisfaction in every respect. In 1894 he established an implement business in Charles City, which he has since conducted with ever growing success, carrying on an extensive trade with the surrounding country. He carries a large & carefully selected stock of general farming implements.
Mr. Dinkel was married on August 19, 1900, to Carrie E. Clark, a native of Iowa, and a daughter of William F. & Nancy (Horton) Clark. He was a native of Ohio. Three children have been born to Mr. & Mrs. Dinkel, namely: Lois Margaret, Howard C. and John R.
Politically Mr. Dinkel is a Republican. He has been active in public affairs for a number of years, and has served as a member of the local school board for five years, being president of the same four years. He is prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Chapter and Commandery at Charles City, and the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Cedar Rapids. He belongs to the Congregational Church. He is always ready to do his part in promoting anything that has for its object the advancement of his city & community.
Charles F. Dinkel, proprietor of a large farm implement establishment in Charles City, is regarded as one of the most progressive men of affairs in Floyd County. He was born in Ulster township, this county, in October 1870. He is a son of Christian & Paulina (Kopplin) Dinkel, both natives of Germany, from which country the immigrated to America when youand and were married in the United States. The mother had been previously married, but had lost her first husband in 1863 during the Civic War. Christian Dinkel and wife came from Wisconsin to Floyd County in 1865, locating on a farm in Ulster township, where they engaged in general farming many years, finally retiring from active life and establishing their home in Charles City, where he died in March, 1911. She is still living here. They were parents of eleven children, as follows: Bertha, Mary Anna, Charles F., Martha (is deceased); Otto, Clara, Lena, Hulda, William and Laura.
Charles F. Dinkel grew to manhood on the home farm in Ulster township, where he worked hard when a boy. He received a common school education. When a young man he traveled two years for the Plano Harvester Company, giving satisfaction in every respect. In 1894 he established an implement business in Charles City, which he has since conducted with ever growing success, carrying on an extensive trade with the surrounding country. He carries a large & carefully selected stock of general farming implements.
Mr. Dinkel was married on August 19, 1900, to Carrie E. Clark, a native of Iowa, and a daughter of William F. & Nancy (Horton) Clark. He was a native of Ohio. Three children have been born to Mr. & Mrs. Dinkel, namely: Lois Margaret, Howard C. and John R.
Politically Mr. Dinkel is a Republican. He has been active in public affairs for a number of years, and has served as a member of the local school board for five years, being president of the same four years. He is prominent in Masonic circles, being a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, the Chapter and Commandery at Charles City, and the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine at Cedar Rapids. He belongs to the Congregational Church. He is always ready to do his part in promoting anything that has for its object the advancement of his city & community.
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