ALT, CHARLES H.
Charles H. Alt, a successful farmer of Buffalo township, was born in the province of Schleswig, Germany, September 25, 1870, his parents being Karl and Catherine (Hansen) Alt, both native of the same section of the fatherland, where the former was born in 1833 and the latter in 1842. In 1885 the father came to America, and although he settled first in Rock Island county, Illinois, after on year's experience he came to Scott county, Iowa.
Charles H. Alt, being about fifteen years of age when he left his native land, had already received a thorough training in the rudiments of education as taught in Germany. However, after he reached Illinois he again entered school that he might obtain a knowledge of the English language and customs more systematic than could be obtained through intercourse with the men and women he should meet. He assisted in the work that was carried on upon his father's farm, assuming many of the heavier responsibilities of its operation as the years proved he was a man of power and ability. Later when he married he made it his permanent home. Although yet a young man with the most productive years of his life still before him, he has already made a record of which he has no reason to be ashamed. The condition of his buildings, the cultivation of his fields, tell their own story, that their owner is a man of industry and good management. While he is never sparing of hard work, he is careful that neither time nor substance is wasted, and consequently should enjoy a pronounced success as the years pass on. In 1908, he purchased his present farm consisting of ninety-two acres in Buffalo township.
In early manhood Mr. Alt was united in marriage to Miss Louise Danz, a daughter of Chris Danz, of Muscatine, Iowa. A son and a daughter have been born to them-Herbert and Catherine. The family are members of the Lutheran church, while Mr. Alt has always given his allegiance in political matters to the democratic party. While he is not an aspirant for office, he has won the confidence of his fellow citizens who elected him to the position of director of the Blue Grass schools. He belongs to Blue Grass Lodge, No. 26, of the Modern Brotherhood of America, and to the Grange, and he has made friends who loyally accord him respect and good will.
This bio was extracted from the History of Davenport and Scott County, Vol. I and II, by Harry E. Downer, S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. It was transcribed by Elaine Rathmann.