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CHARLTON C. TROXELL, of the firm of Troxell & Dubois, dealers in farm implements, buggies, phaetons, spring wagons, farm and garden seeds, hides and pelts, corner of Jefferson and Fourth streets, is the son of William Troxell and Louise C. Staley, who were both natives of Washington county, Maryland. Three children, Charlton C., Mansfield S., and Laura L., were born of their marriage. Mrs. Troxell was born in October, 1836, and died in October, 1874. Her husband died in November, 1877. He established this business in Springfield in 1865, and conducted it until his death, when for a short time it was continued by his son, in company with W. Staley, then was bought by the present firm. The subject of this sketch has been continuously in the agricultural implement trade since, save a month of so spent in the grocery business. The firm keeps a large stock of the best patterns of farm machinery, buggies, phaetons, and spring wagons, and also seeds for the farm and garden. The concern does an extensive and prosperous business.