Charles W. Jensen, one of the leading business men of Tippecanoe City, where he is engaged in contracting, was born in this city, in 1874, a son of N. A. and Dorothy (Duce) Jensen. His father, a native of Denmark, immigrated in young manhood to the United States, settling first in Cincinnati and coming later to Miami county, where he rounded out a long and honorable career. Of the seven children in the family, five are living. Charles W. Jensen was educated in the public schools of Tippecanoe City and as a youth learned the trade of carpenter. After working at his trade for some years and gaining the needed experience and self reliance, he developed into a contractor, a business in which he has met with well-merited success. He has erected many of the leading structures here, including the Citizens National Bank building, the Timmer Building and the Superior Underwear Company's plant, and his skilled workmanship and fidelity to agreements have served to make his name one honored in business circles and to give him the confidence of those with whom he has been associated. Mr. Jensen has also been prominent in public affairs, having served two years as a member of the board of Miami county commissioners, and one term as a member of the Tippecanoe city council, where he rendered constructive service. He likewise conducts an extensive coal business and has a number of important civic and social connections. During the time that the United States was engaged in the World war he gave freely and cheerfully to all movements promulgated for the success of American arms, and in his home locality has been a substantial supporter of worthy enterprises. Mr. Jensen married Elizabeth, daughter of L. H. Westfall, and to this union there have been born two sons: Franklin, a student at Oxford College, and Edward, attending the public schools.