Charles Bingeman was the first of ten children born to Samuel Bingeman and Sarah Wentzel. Charles was born 1 March 1829 and baptized 4 June 1829 in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Little is known about his early life other than he learned the trade of a stonemason and enjoyed 'coon and 'possum hunting. Charles married Sarah Miller, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth (Seidel) Miller, 8 September 1849.

Charles and Sarah had five children: Wilhelmina Lydia, born 31 May 1851; Albert A., born 1853; Henry (Harry), born 18 October 1855; Katarine, born 10 September 1857; Emma, born 14 January 1859.

In 1852 Charles purchased approximately thirty-four acres in Alsace Township, Berks County, Pennsylvania. Charles and his family worked the farm until 1893 when they sold the property to the city of Reading. The family moved to 525 South Eighteenth street in Reading. Charles died 30 December 1903 and Sarah died 23 November 1914 in Reading, Pennsylvania. Both were buried in Spies Church cemetery.