From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, pages 318-319.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


CHARLES F. HELD

Charles F. Held, a well-known manufacturer and dealer in cigars, of 
Wheeling, was born in that city August 7, 1858.  He is the son of 
Frederick Held, who was born in Germany and emigrated to America when 
a young man, and soon after coming to this country made his home at 
Wheeling, where he married Susan Walters who was also a native of 
Germany.  Frederick Held died when his son, the subject of this 
mention, was only ten weeks old, but the mother is still living.  
Charles F. was reared at Wheeling, his native city, and educated in 
the public schools.  When between thirteen and fourteen years of age 
he began to learn the cigar maker's trade, and advanced in his trade 
until in 1886 he engaged in the manufacture independently.  He is now 
doing a good business at ll29 Market street, and the product of his 
factory is in popular demand.  Mr. Held is a member of the Black 
Prince lodge, No. 19, K. of P., and of Nelson lodge, No. 30, F. & A. 
M. 


(Linda Fluharty)