Charles and Estelle Troxel Duckworth first came to Barber County in 1932
  from Oklahoma. They had both been born in Missouri, but Estelle became a
  native of Kansas in her early years, first living in Conway Springs, then in
  Argonia, where she attended school and grew to young womanhood.
     At 17 Charles enlisted in the army and was sent to Farnce during World War
  I. There he learned his life's occupation, telegraphy. After the war he 
  started working for A.T. and S.F. Railroad as a telegraph operator. While
  in Oklahoma he studied law through a correspondence course and passed the
  Oklahoma State Bar in 1927. Although he never actually actively practiced the
  law, he remained vitally interested in and current with all phases of law
  and served as unofficial legal consultant for individuals and organizations
  throughout the years.
     Charles, Estelle, and their daughter, Betty, moved to Medicine Lodge in
  1932, where Charles served as first trick operator for the Santa Fe. In 1937
  they moved to Caldwell and then moved back to Sharon in 1939, where they
  remained for the rest of their lives.
     Charles was very active in city government, serving Sharon as Mayor for
  about 20 years. Estelle was quite active in local and neighboring art groups.
  She also donated her paintings to many churches, schools, and friends. Estelle
  taught piano to many Sharon youngsters for several years, as well as substituted
  for absent teachers in Sharon schools. Both Charles and Estelle were busy in 
  the Christian Church. Charles was a Sunday School teacher for many years.
     Charles retired from the railroad after 47 years, and he and Estelle spent
  their retirement years traveling, visiting friends, helping others and enjoying
  their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Their lives were always greatly 
  enriched with love of God, love of family, love of friends, and love of their
  fellowman.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 161