Charles, was born in 1867, near Nazareth, Pa, and educated in the public schools, early learning the trade of blacksmith with his father and working with him until 1837. He then removed to Allentown and entered the employ of Major Frey, and later was with Joseph Kramer, a coach-maker. After some years he established a shop of his own, doing work in his line for Mr. Kramer's establishment. He conducted this business until 1882, when he retired. He was a city councilman, 1862-1865; a charter member ofAlien Lodge No. 71,1.O.O. F., and a member of St. John's Lutheran church. He died in 1886 and interment was made in the Linden street cemetery.

Charles Wagner was married to Henrietta SeIp, a daughter of John Seip, of Allentown. She was born in 1824, and died in 1908, interment having been made beside her husband.