broken, the forests cleared and roads made. Modern conveniences and machinery which are available to the residents of the country today were then unknown, the work of the farmer and his wife at that time being little more than drudgery. But despite the backsets and discouragements, drouths and wet seasons, John Gamble never faltered and at the time of his death was accounted one of the men, of affluence in the community where he lived. He had added to his holdings piece by piece until at that time he was the owner of six hundred acres of well tilled and valuable farm land, every acre of which he had acquired by thrift, an unflinching purpose and indomitable energy. That he was ever highly esteemed and respected in the community where he lived for nearly forty years is indicated by his large circle of friends. He was a stanch democrat and the esteem in which he was held by his party is attested by his election to various township offices, in all of which he served to the general satisfaction of the community. Both he and his wife were members of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Gamble passed away on the 27th of June, 1893, at the age of sixty-three years, but Mrs. Gamble lived until the 6th of January, 1906.
Charles S. Gamble was reared at home, acquiring his education in the common schools and assisting his father on the farm. His time was pretty equally divided between the tasks of the schoolroom, work of the farm and such sports and amusements as are usually indulged in by young people. His life has never been remarkable in any way, in fact it has been very similar to those of other energetic, ambitious young men who have made the best of every opportunity afforded them of becoming good, substantial citizens. After his father's death Mr. Gamble cooperated with his brother William in the management of the farm. This partnership continued until November, 1902, when they divided the property, William remaining on the old home farm and Charles S. taking up his residence on his present farm, where he has ever since lived. His farm embraces two hundred and fifty-five acres of well tilled and valuable land and is considered to be one of the best farms in Story county.
Mr. Gamble makes a specialty of feeding cattle, preparing from six to eight carloads for the market each year. He is now feeding one hundred and twenty head. He also feeds six or seven carloads of hogs every year.
On the 4th of June, 1902, Mr. Gamble was married to Miss Maud Sutherland, a daughter of James W. and Adelaide (Bailey) Sutherland, residents of Baraboo, Wisconsin. Mrs. Gamble completed her education in the high school of Baraboo and after graduation taught for two terms prior to her marriage. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Gamble, Ruth G., Elizabeth L., and James Derrett.
Mr. Gamble is a democrat and although he does not take an active part in politics., each election sees him discharge his responsibility as a citizen by the casting of a ballot in support of the candidates of his party. He is a member of Social Lodge, No. 463, I. O. O. F., and also of the Yeomen of America. The family attend the Presbyterian church, of which the pa-