Thomas Trickle, the brother of C. Trickle, was born in Indiana January 29, 1833. He was principally raised in Missouri, and in 1854 embarked in business for himself by entering some 320 acres of land in Cass County. During the war he served in Company A, Ninth Regiment Kansas Volunteer Cavalry. He was married in 1867 to Miss Mary J. Powell, of Cass County, Missouri, born in 1844. They have a family of five children: Mary E., Martha A., Emeline, Lewis L., and Rosa L. Mr. and Mrs. Trickle are church members.