Charles Schlaffle was born in 1835 in Baden, Germany.

Charles Slaffler (age 33, born in Germany, brick maker) registered for the Civil War draft in June 1863, in Mankato, Minnesota.

The 1865 Minnesota census showed Charles Slafley married to Caroline and living in Mankato, Minnesota.  Children Mary, John, and George also lived with the couple.

The 1880 United States census showed Charlie Schlaffle (age 49, born in Baden, brick maker) married to Caroline (age 42, born in Bavaria) and living in Mankato, Minnesota.  Children Mary (age 22, born in Minnesota), John (age 20, born in Minnesota, works in brickyard), George (age 19, born in Minnesota, works in brickyard), and Henry (age 12, born in Minnesota) also lived with the couple.

Charles Schlafle died on January 22, 1900, in Chaska, Minnesota.  He is buried in Guardian Angels Cemetery, Chaska.