Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 3. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 686. CHARLES C. ECKHOFF, who was one of the active and enterprising men of North Bend, at one time was the owner of eight hundred acres of valuable timber land and for many years before his death was successfully engaged in the lumber business. He was born in Germany, July 21. 1832, and was a son of Jordan and Margaret Eckhoff, both of whom were natives of Germany and (lied in that country. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom are deceased. Charles C. Eckhoff was reared in his parents' home and received his early education in the schools of Germany. In 1858 he emigrated to America and settled on Coos bay, where he was employed at various kinds of work for a number of years. He engaged in the rafting business for the sawmills at Coos bay. He purchased eight hundred acres of land which was heavily covered with merchantable timber and for a number of years he was engaged in cutting the timber on that land and delivering it to the mills at Coos bay. Some time before his death he disposed of all of that property except one hundred and sixty acres which became a part of his estate at his death. At one time he owned all the land on which the city of North Bend is now built. He was also the owner of residence and business property at North Bend and owned property at Bandon, Oregon, all of which since his death has become the property of his widow. Mr. Eckhhoff was united in marriage August 11, IS61, to Miss Charlotte Rhoda, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, her birth having occurred March 8, 1842. She is a daughter of John A. and Mary (Rhoda) Rhoda, both of whom were natives of Germany in which country they celebrated their wedding. Shortly after their marriage they emigrated to America and settled in Baltimore, Maryland, where the mother died, and the daughter received her early education in the public schools. The father removed to Oregon in 1858, settling in Coos county, and was there engaged in farming until his death. Mr. and Mrs. Rhoda were the parents of seven children, two of whom are yet living: Charlotte, the widow of the subject of this review; and George, a resident of Marshfield, Oregon. To Mr. and Mrs. Eckhoff thirteen children were born as follows: Mrs. Maggie Messearle and Mrs. Lottie Baker, both of whom are residents of Coos county, Oregon; Mrs. Emma Rooke and Mrs. Fredia Bentley, both of North Bend, this state; Lillie, who resides at home; John IL, a resident of Bangor, Oregon; Charles F. of North Bend; Mrs. Ida Nagle, who resides in Astoria, Oregon; Mrs. Marietta Painter and Mrs. Carrie Forrest, both residents of Coos County; Mrs. Annie Cronkhite, who maintains her home in North Bend; Isabelle, deceased; and Mrs. Elsie Forrest also a resident of North Bend, Oregon. Mr. Eckhoff belonged to the Republican party and at one time was mayor of North Bend. He was a member of the Lutheran church and his wife and children are Catholic. Charles C. Eckhhoff was one of the honored pioneers of Coos county and during his active business career he was highly esteemed for his enterprising and industrious life. He was a man whose strict integrity in business affairs placed him among the trustworthy and valued citizens of Coos county ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in December 2006 by Becky Soules - DigIt - Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, (cbcemetery at att dot net). Unless otherwise stated, submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.