----Source: Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties, Wi, The Lewis Publishing Co., 1891 Pages 271 and 272.

JOHN CHARLES- Prominent among the successful farmers and old settlers of Clark County, Wisconsin, we find the name that heads this sketch. He remembers distinctly all the hardships through which he passed and many of the pleasing incidents connected with his pioneer life, and can relate them in a vivid and interesting manner.

Mr. Charles was born in Somerset County, Maine, January 1, 1824. In 1859, with his wife and five children, he came to Wisconsin and settled in Clark County, where he bought eighty acres of land in the howling wilderness. By his industry this has been developed into a productive farm. By economy and continued hard labor he added to his first purchase and now owns a large tract of land in section 1, Pine Valley Township. Another child was born to them in this State, making six in all. Their names are Lyman C., William Sewell, Josie, Angie, John and Meddie. Three of them have been teachers in the district schools of the county. Mr. Charles has been much interested in educational matters, having served as school director for some eighteen years. He is an upright citizen and one who exerts much influence in the community, being esteemed by all who know him. For many years he worked in the lumber camp, and is acquainted with the growth and progress of Clark County as well, perhaps, as anyone. Although on the shady side of life, he is quite active and has, it is hoped, many years of useful life before him.