CHARLES ZETER, whose long and honorable identification with agricultural affairs, in Anderson township, entitles him to the consideration and good will of his fellow-citizens, was born in Hamilton county, on his father's Anderson township farm, Sept. 10, 1864, a son of Adam and Margaret (Boezens) Zeter.  Adam Zeter was born Jan. 29, 1829, in Germany, where he was reared, educated and married, and about 1853 came to the United States, and located at Cincinnati.  After a short time he came to Anderson township, where he purchased fifty acres of land and engaged in farming.  He continued his agricultural operations until advancing age caused him to turn over active labors to younger hands, and is now living in retirement at the age of ninety-one years.  Mrs. Zeter, also a native of Germany, is deceased.  In politics Mr. Zeter is a Republican, and formerly served his community as a member of the school board.  He belongs to the Protestant faith.  There were nine children in the family: Catherine, who is deceased; John, a resident of Lincoln, Ill.; George, who is deceased; Adam, Jr., a resident of Cincinnati; Sophie, who is deceased; Charles, Louis and William, residents of Cincinnati, and Max, who is deceased.  Charles Zeter was given educational training in the public schools of Anderson township.  His choice of a career led him to adopt farming in his youth and this he has followed as a general and truck farmer throughout his life in Anderson township.  His property is well improved and in his community he is known as a progressive and energetic agriculturist, who keeps fully abreast of all the advancements being made in his calling.  In politics, he is a Republican, and he has served his community in the capacity of school director.  With the members of his family, he belongs to the United Brethren church.  Oct. 9, 1894, Mr. Zeter married Anna, daughter of Gustav and Wilhelmina (Gerhardt) Mudersbach, of Anderson township, and they have two children: Milton and Minnie, who reside with their parents.  Mrs. Zeter was born in Anderson township, and received her education in the public schools.
Source:  Memoirs of the Miami Valley - Publ. Chicago: R. O. Law Co. - 1920 - Page 250