Charles Kessler, dealer in wines and liquors, Troy; born in Wurtemberg, Germany in 1847; received his education in his native country; at 13 years of age, he commenced the occupation of rope-making, continuing the same until 1867, at which date he emigrated to America, and for ten years followed the occupation of harness-making. In 1877, he engaged in his present business in which he has been quite successful. Married in 1875 to Margaret Pfister; one child was born to them, Augusta, now deceased.