Charles Arndt came from Germany in 1882, at the age of 14. He homesteaded on the Lueck Farm south of Binford. He then bought the place now owned by Swede Becherl in Addie Township.
Charles Arndt Family
About that time Carl and the rest of the family came from Germany. Carl, Adolf, and Amelia farmed in Addie. The other brothers Bill, Frank, and Charles all bought land in Tyrol. A sister, Amelia, married John Becherl. Another sister married Schroeder, who was a harness maker at Sanborn.
Frank built the house that is now the parsonage for St. Lawrence where Allen Arneson lives. Frank ran a stable in Jessie. When he left, he farmed where Harry Becherl now lives.
Charles was married to Ida Retzlaff in 1900. They are pictured here with their children. Elmer and Fred still live in Tyrol Township.
Bill farmed on what is now the Arden Saxberg Farm.
Source: Griggs County History 1879 - 1976 Page 449