"Portrait and Biographical Record of Portland and Vicinity, Oregon." Authors: "a
compilation of this work....by a number of writers".  Chapman Publishing Co;
Chicago, 1903. p. 498.
 
CHARLES LUCKE

     A convincing example of the agricultural possibilities of Clackamas county
is found in the finely developed farm of Charles Lucke, whose one hundred and
eighteen acres presents as clear and thrifty an appearance as the most exacting
could desire. Mr. Lucke has departed somewhat from general farming, is much
interested in fruit growing, and has, among other varieties, three acres under
prunes. For the preservation of his fruit he has a private dryer, with a
capacity of seventy-five bushels at one drying. The farm has all the
improvements known to the world of scientific agriculture, and especially is its
water system adequate to all needs. By the assistance of windmills water is
piped to all parts of the farm, through the commodious residence, to the yards
and barns, and is of a superior quality. Progressiveness and appreciation of
modern methods are the distinguishing features of this delightful home and
remunerative farming enterprise, and none but might profit by the thought and
resourcefulness of the fortunate owner.
     Mr. Lucke is a typical German-American, and was born in Prussia, June 8,
1855. His father, Louie, a native of the same northern province, was a sheep
herder by occupation.  The father came to America in 1867, settled first in
Illinois, and later in Iowa, where he bought land, and from there he removed to
Nebraska, where he lived with his son until his death. His wife, Charlotte, also
born in Germany, and who accompanied him to America, bore him seven sons and two
daughters, the sons growing to maturity. Charles, the fifth oldest in the
family, worked hard in his youth, and although but eleven when he came to
America, had received some educational training in the common schools of
Prussia. When quite young he rented land in Iowa and engaged in farming, and
after living thereon for ten years sold out and came to Oregon in 1879. For two
years he worked in the foundry of Smith Brothers in Portland, and was later with
the Union Foundry Company. Soon after he bought eighty acres of land near
Corvallis, Ore., and disposed of the same after seven years of comparatively
successful management. He then came to Canby and bought his present farm, upon
which his industry and foresight have wrought such marked change.
  The family of Mr. Lucke consists of his wife, Ida (Druschell) Lucke, who was
born in Pennsylvania, and four children: Lora, Lillie, William and Carl. The
family are members of the Evangelical Church. Mr. Lucke is a Republican in
politics, and is at present serving as school director. He was a candidate for
road supervisor in 1900, and for the county convention in 1902. Mr. Lucke is one
of the foremost farmers of Clackamas county, and enjoys the respect and
good-will of all who know him.


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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in August 2008 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
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