SPRINKLE, CHARLES J., whose success as a farmer and stockraiser speaks well for his ability and the fertility and value of his farm resides on section 6, township 18, range 8. He was born in Cass County, July 28, 1868, a son of George and Alvina (Hostick) Sprinkle, the former born in Menard County, Ill., February 2, 1844, and the latter in Germany in 1846. The father moved from Menard to Cass County, but in a few years returned to Menard County, where he is now living retired at Petersburg. Charles J. Sprinkle was educated in the country schools, and learned farming in all its details. He began farming on his own account when he attained to manhood's estate, and in 1902 returned to Cass County, where he took charge of his father's farming property. So successful was he that he earned the money to buy his 240 acre farm, and he has also improved it to a considerable extent, now having a property of which any man might well feel proud.

On February 13 1890, Mr. Sprinkle was married to Anna Malinda Hickey, born December 27, 1868, a member of one of the oldest families in Cass County. Mr. And Mrs. Sprinkle have one son, Ernest Ernway, who was born August 21, 1892, in Menard County, and is living with his parents. He was married to Emma E. Cooper, September 10, 1913, who was born September 27, 1891. Mr. Sprinkle has served as road commissioner for six years, as school director for twelve years, and has also been judge of election upon many occasions. He belongs to Chandlerville Lodge No. 724, A. F. & A. M. In religious faith the family are Baptist. Genial by nature. Mr. Sprinkle is a man who makes and retains friends and he stands very well in every way among his neighbors.