Family lore states that Charles was born on an immigrant boat sitting in New York harbor waiting to be processed for entry into the United States. His birth is variously reported as 1846 - 1852, but his death certificate and obituary suggest 1851, Brooklyn. He moved from New York to St. Louis around 1870. It is possible that he adopted the surname Mason when he moved to St. Louis, as no records have been located to verify his birth or parentage and Y-DNA links primarily to Askew and Donham surnames.
Family lore states that Charles was born on an immigrant boat sitting in New York harbor waiting to be processed for entry into the United States. His birth is variously reported as 1846 - 1852, but his death certificate and obituary suggest 1851, Brooklyn. He moved from New York to St. Louis around 1870. It is possible that he adopted the surname Mason when he moved to St. Louis, as no records have been located to verify his birth or parentage and Y-DNA links primarily to Askew and Donham surnames.
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