Grafton West Virginia

Biography of Charles J. Sinsel

Charles J. Sinsel, born on July 13, 1867, in Grafton, West Virginia, was a prominent wholesale fruit dealer in Boise and served as Ada County’s treasurer. Descended from Dutch settlers, he pursued education through teaching and attending Wesleyan University. After working for the Idaho Saddlery Company, he established a successful wholesale fruit business. A committed Populist, he sought political office several times, ultimately serving as county treasurer. Sinsel married Emma J. Young in 1892, and they had two children, actively participating in their church and community.

Biographical Sketch of Jesse G. Wolf

Jesse G. Wolf was born on December 19, 1881, in Webster, West Virginia, to Charles M. and Susan Cole Wolfe. He pursued his education at West Virginia Wesleyan University and the University of West Virginia. In April 1909, he married Grace E. Tregellas, with whom he had one son, Charles Tregellas Wolfe. His career in the coal industry began in 1902 with the Henderson Coal Company, leading to various roles in the Davis Coal Coke Company and Hutchinson Coal Company. He was active in the Elks and the Methodist Episcopal Church.