Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers.  "An
Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam,
Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties")  Spokane, WA: Western Historical
Publishing Co., 1905.  p. 1042.
 
ANTONE CASTEL 

     is to be classed as one of the earliest pioneers of Klamath county and he
is now one of the leading citizens of Klamath Falls.
     On January 17, 1859, in Cologne, on the Rhine; occurred the birth of Antone
Castel. He received a good education in the schools in his native country,
learning during that time, the English language. When fourteen, he shipped as a
deck boy on a merchantman and before twenty years of age, had visited every
leading port in the world and had circumnavigated the globe as well as becoming
acquainted in many places. In 1879, he landed in New York city and quit the sea.
After that, we find him in Chicago and for the next three or four years he was
an extensive traveler in the United States, visiting nearly every state and
territory in the union. Finally in 1884, he made his way to southwest Oregon and
selected a location at Klamath Falls. He had made a study of surveying during
his navigation and in 1892, was elected to the position of county surveyor. He
was re-elected in 1894 on the Republican ticket and in 1897, was appointed
postmaster at Klamath Falls. This position was held for five years. In 1902, he
received the nomination on the Republican ticket for county clerk but owing to
the county being Democratic, he was defeated. From 1889 to 1892, Mr. Castel was
engaged in the livery business. In 1903, he erected a brewery in Klamath Falls
and is now owner and operator of this plant. He has a nice establishment, a good
trade and has shown commendable wisdom in the conduct of the same.
     On May 1, 1894, Mr. Castel married Miss Alpha Engle, who was born in
Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. To this union, one child has been born, Alfred B., on
June 6, 1895. Mr. Castel has a fine home in Klamath Falls and has won many
friends during his life here. He is a man of enterprise and ability and has
always taken hold to assist in building up the country.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2011 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.