Charles Kostboth

Biography

Charles Kostboth (1853–1923) became a respected figure in Canistota, tending the land and helping fellow farmers adapt to the rhythms of Midwestern life while preserving the camaraderie of a close-knit community.

He also supported the local church, school programs, and town gatherings, offering his time whenever a neighbor needed a tool or a listening ear; he rests in Canistota Cemetery, where his quiet reliability is still remembered.