(NOTE: Charles H. Charles probably never had his photograph prior to his entering the service and did not make it to Nashville, Tennessee, where most of the surviving photographs of members of the 86th were taken, so he probably never had his photograph taken in uniform either, However, Charles H. Charles lived well into the 20th century and probably had his photo taken dozens of times over the years. I would love to see a photograph of Charles H. Charles as a young man be added to his Find A Grave Memorialif one exists, but at this point, I would be thrilled to see some pictures of Charles H. Charles as an older man be added to his Find A Grave Memorial. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private CHARLES HENRY CHARLES, Co. H, 86th Illinois
Charles Henry. Charles was born in Germany, probably in February of 1834, though the 1900 census states that he was born in February of 1832. At the time he enlisted, Charles H. Charles was recorded as being 28 years of age, which would place his year of birth as 1834. The 1900 records at the Soldiers Home were more likely to be incorrect than the facts that were recorded in 1862.
The 1900 census also lists his coming to the United States from Europe as having occurred about 1855 or 1856. Charles H. Charles is recorded as having been in the United States for 44 years as of the time of the 1900 census.
Nothing is known about Charles H. Charles prior to his coming to America. In fact, nothing is known for certain prior to his entering the service in August of 1862. Charles H. Charles may be the C. Charles we find in the town of Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois a the time of the 1860 census;
David Guinn M 47 Tenn
H J Guinn F 37 Ills
Lydia Guinn F 17 Ills
Wm H Guinn M 7 Ills
Frank Guinn M 4 Ills
Geo Guinn M 2 Ills
Not Named Guinn F 0 Ills
Page Woodman M 28 N. H.
P Infelt M 23 Germany
C Charles M 25 Germany
Geo Bannister M 30 Ohio
By August of 1862, Charles H. Charles has taken up residence in the city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. About August 27, 1862, Charles H. Charles volunteered in Peoria, Illinois, perhaps even at Camp Lyon, to serve in a company which had been raised in Peoria County for service in the Union Army by a veteran of the Mexican War by the name of David W. Magee. At the time he volunteered, Charles H. Charles is recorded as being 28 years of age and his place of residence as Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.
Magee had begun recruiting for this company early in August of 1862 in response to President Abraham Linclon's appeal for more soldiers. When Magee had about 100 volunteers, he led assembled his company at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, Illinois. There on August 27, 1862, Magee and his 89 of his volunteers were mustered in as Co. H of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. It is not known when Charles H. Charles volunteered to join this company, whether it was before or after they had been mustered into service.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name CHARLES, CHARLES H
Rank PVT Company H Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation LABORER
Nativity HANOVER, GERMANY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 27, 1862 Joined Where PEORIA, IL
Joined By Whom JOHN H HALL Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY DEC 28, 1862 AT GALLATIN TENN
Magee was initially elected by the men of Co. H to serve as their Captain, but, because of his prior military experience, Magee was selected to serve as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 86th. John H. Hall was then selected by the men of Co. H to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the railroad depot, where they boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. After some time training at Joe Holt, the 85th and 86th became part of a new Brigade commanded by Colonel Daniel McCook. This Brigade was initially known as the 36th Brigade, but later became known as McCook's Brigade.
The last few days of September, the men of McCook's Brigade spent much of their time in the "rifle‑pits that encircled the City of Louisville", guarding against a suspected attack on that City by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army which was terrorizing the citizens of Kentucky. About the 1st of October, Union General Buell, realizing that Bragg was not going to attack Louisville, went out in pursuit of Bragg's army. McCook's Briagde was assigned to Buell's army at this time. On Oct. 8, 1862, Buell's army caught up with Bragg's army and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th and McCook's Braigade suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp.
That first winter in the field was rough on the green troops. Even before they left Kentucky, many members of McCook's Brigade were sick with various illnesses. On the way to Nashville, the men of McCook's Brigade spent some time in Gallatin, Tennessee, where they was an Army Hospital. When McCook's Brigade pulled out of Gallatin, heading for Nashville, many members of the Brigade were left behind sick in the hospital. Private Charles H. Charles is believed to have been one of the sick soldiers who was left behind. After a few days rest in Gallitin, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on toward Nashville, arriving there on November 7, 1862.
Whatever his ailment, nothing the doctors did for Private Charles H. Charles seemed to help his condition. Finally in mid or late December of 1862, the doctors decided that Private Charles H. Charles was not cut out for army life at this time and they decided that the best thing they could do for him was to discharge him and send him home, with the hope that with the help of family and some home cooking, Private Charles H. Charles would survive his ailment, so on December 28, 1862 Private Charles H. Charles was discharged from the service for disability from the hospital there in Gallatin, Tennessee and was sent home. It was undoubtedly some time before Private Charles H. Charles arrived back in Peoria, Illinois, almost certainly after the New Year, but with the help of family and that home cooking, Charles H. Charles did survive his ailment and went on to live a long life.
Charles H. Charles was married to Mrs. Catherine (Stock) Brownsfield on October 1, 1867 in Peoria County, Illinois. Catherine Stock was born on 14 Nov 1832/33/34 in Ohio, the daughter of John Stock and Elizabeth (__________) Stock. John Stock was born c. 1791 in Pennsylvania and died on 2 Jan 1885 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in Glendale Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #42744179.
John Stock and his family are found in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois at the time of the 1860 census. They have yet to be located in the 1850 census. Here is the way the family appears in 1860;
John Stock M 68 Penna
E Stock Stock F 62 Penna
George Stock M 41 Ohio
Zillman Stock M 38 Ohio
Bostwic Stock M 30 Ohio
Thomas Stock M 28 Ohio
Ann Stock F 21 Ohio
David Stock M 19 Ohio
Elmira Bruce F 10 Ill
Catherine Stock was 1st married on June 26, 1853 to Thomas Brownfield, who was born on 15 Aug 1824 in Augusta Springs, Augusta County, Virginia, the son of Thomas Brownfield and Elizabeth (Feagaeley) Brownfield.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Brownfields are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Thomas Brownfield M 35 Va
Catherine Brownfield F 25 Ohio
Thomas E Brownfield M 5 Ill
Melissa B Brownfield F 4 Ill
Lydia E Brownfield F 1 Ill
Joseph Miller M 23 Penn
Margaret Brownfield F 32 Ohio
Thomas and Catherine (Stock) Brownfield are believed to have been the parents of four, three of who can be seen in the 1860 census;
A. Thomas Eugene Brownfield, born c. 1853/54 in Illinois.
B. Melissa B. Brownfield, born c. 1855/56 in Illinois. Melissa married ____________ Dellenbach.
C. Lydia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brownfield, born c. 1859/60 in Illinois. Lydia married ____________ Plum.
D. Sarah Brownfield. born c. 18__. Sarah married ____________ Cullem.
Thomas Brownfield died on 4 Dec 1864 at the age of 40 in Tazewell County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Union Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #37055392.
Charles H. Charles and Catherine (Stock) Brownfield were then married in 1867. At least three children were born to Charles H. Charles and Catherine (Stock) Brownsfield Charles;
1. (twin) John H. Charles, born August 26, 1868 in Illinois. John was married to Nancy ___________ ___________ c. 1891/92.
At the time of the 1900 census, John and his family are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
John H Charles Head M 32 Illinois
Nancy Charles Wife F 30 Illinois
Charlie W Charles Son M 7 Illinois
Clifford E Charles Son M 5 Illinois
Neva F Charles Daughter F 1 Illinois
2. (twin) Bertha E. "Mae" Charles, born August 26, 1868 in Illinois. Bertha E. Charles was married to Elijah Ooley on December 31, 1889 in Douglas County, Illinois.
Bertha and Elijah had the following children;
A. Willard Warl Ooley
B. Ray Oolye
C. Marion L Ooley
D. Florence Ooley, who was married to ____________ Ewing
E. Alice Ooley, who was married to ____________ Bolles
Bertha died on September 15, 1923 at the age of 55 and her mortal remains were laid in the Cameron Cemetery in Cameron, Hall County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial.
3. Anna May "Annie" Charles, born September 23, 1871 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. Her birth record can be seen on familysearch.com;
Name Anna May Charles
Gender Female
Event Type Birth
Event Date 23 Sep 1871
Event Place Washington, Tazewell, Illinois
Father's Name Charles Henry Charles
Mother's Name Catherine Stock
Anna was married to William B. Thomas c. 1903.
At the time of the 1920 census, Anna and her family are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
William Thomas Head M 40 England
Anna Thomas Wife F 42 Illinois
Zelda Thomas Daughter F 11 Nebraska
At the time of the 1870 census, Charles H. Charles and his family are found residing in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois, where he is farming. Their post office is given as Washington, Illinois;
Charles Charles M 36 Hanover, Germany
Catharine Charles F 37 Ohio
John Charles M 2 Illinois
Birta Charles F 2 Illinois
Millissa Brownfield F 14 Illinois
Eugene Brownfield M 16 Illinois
Lizzie Brownfield F 10 Illinois
Charles and Catherine were divorced in the 1870's and at the time of the 1880 census, Catherine and the children are found in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois;
Catherine Charles Self F 46 Ohio
John H Charles Son M 11 Illinois
Bertha E Charles Daughter F 11 Illinois
Annie M Charles Daughter F 8 Illinois
Katie Brownfield Granddaughter F 3 Illinois
Daniel Roph Other M 22 Illinois
At the time of the 1880 census, Charles H. Charles is found in
Catherine (Stock) Brownfield Charles was married to William Kelso on September 26, 1882 in Metamora, Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, William and Kate Kelso and their family are found living in the village of Secor, Palestine Township, Woodford County, Illinois. Kate is listed as having been married 17 years this third time and as having had 7 children, all of whom are living;
William Kelso Head M 69 Indiana
Kate Kelso Wife F Feb 1834 66 Ohio
John Kelso Son M 25 Illinois
Anna Charles Stepdaughter F 26 Illinois
Catherine died on 14 Jan 1908 in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas while on a visit with her daughter Lizzie. Catherine's mortal remains were laid in the DeWitt Cemetery in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #180035396.
At the time of the 1900 census, Charles H. Charles is an inmate in the Soldiers & Sailors Home in the city of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. He is listed in their records as being 68 years of age and as being Widowed.
Private Charles H. Charles died on July 28, 1909. His earthly remains were laid to rest in Grave #2276 in the Sunset Cemetery on the grounds of the Soldiers & Sailors Home in Quincy, Illinois.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Note: Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of Charles H. Charles, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on the Charles family. Baxter would also like to see copies of any photographs of Charles H. Charles, which have survived the years, be added to his Find A Grave site for all to see and enjoy.)
Private CHARLES HENRY CHARLES, Co. H, 86th Illinois
Charles Henry. Charles was born in Germany, probably in February of 1834, though the 1900 census states that he was born in February of 1832. At the time he enlisted, Charles H. Charles was recorded as being 28 years of age, which would place his year of birth as 1834. The 1900 records at the Soldiers Home were more likely to be incorrect than the facts that were recorded in 1862.
The 1900 census also lists his coming to the United States from Europe as having occurred about 1855 or 1856. Charles H. Charles is recorded as having been in the United States for 44 years as of the time of the 1900 census.
Nothing is known about Charles H. Charles prior to his coming to America. In fact, nothing is known for certain prior to his entering the service in August of 1862. Charles H. Charles may be the C. Charles we find in the town of Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois a the time of the 1860 census;
David Guinn M 47 Tenn
H J Guinn F 37 Ills
Lydia Guinn F 17 Ills
Wm H Guinn M 7 Ills
Frank Guinn M 4 Ills
Geo Guinn M 2 Ills
Not Named Guinn F 0 Ills
Page Woodman M 28 N. H.
P Infelt M 23 Germany
C Charles M 25 Germany
Geo Bannister M 30 Ohio
By August of 1862, Charles H. Charles has taken up residence in the city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. About August 27, 1862, Charles H. Charles volunteered in Peoria, Illinois, perhaps even at Camp Lyon, to serve in a company which had been raised in Peoria County for service in the Union Army by a veteran of the Mexican War by the name of David W. Magee. At the time he volunteered, Charles H. Charles is recorded as being 28 years of age and his place of residence as Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.
Magee had begun recruiting for this company early in August of 1862 in response to President Abraham Linclon's appeal for more soldiers. When Magee had about 100 volunteers, he led assembled his company at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, Illinois. There on August 27, 1862, Magee and his 89 of his volunteers were mustered in as Co. H of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. It is not known when Charles H. Charles volunteered to join this company, whether it was before or after they had been mustered into service.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name CHARLES, CHARLES H
Rank PVT Company H Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation LABORER
Nativity HANOVER, GERMANY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 27, 1862 Joined Where PEORIA, IL
Joined By Whom JOHN H HALL Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY DEC 28, 1862 AT GALLATIN TENN
Magee was initially elected by the men of Co. H to serve as their Captain, but, because of his prior military experience, Magee was selected to serve as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 86th. John H. Hall was then selected by the men of Co. H to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the railroad depot, where they boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. After some time training at Joe Holt, the 85th and 86th became part of a new Brigade commanded by Colonel Daniel McCook. This Brigade was initially known as the 36th Brigade, but later became known as McCook's Brigade.
The last few days of September, the men of McCook's Brigade spent much of their time in the "rifle‑pits that encircled the City of Louisville", guarding against a suspected attack on that City by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army which was terrorizing the citizens of Kentucky. About the 1st of October, Union General Buell, realizing that Bragg was not going to attack Louisville, went out in pursuit of Bragg's army. McCook's Briagde was assigned to Buell's army at this time. On Oct. 8, 1862, Buell's army caught up with Bragg's army and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th and McCook's Braigade suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp.
That first winter in the field was rough on the green troops. Even before they left Kentucky, many members of McCook's Brigade were sick with various illnesses. On the way to Nashville, the men of McCook's Brigade spent some time in Gallatin, Tennessee, where they was an Army Hospital. When McCook's Brigade pulled out of Gallatin, heading for Nashville, many members of the Brigade were left behind sick in the hospital. Private Charles H. Charles is believed to have been one of the sick soldiers who was left behind. After a few days rest in Gallitin, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on toward Nashville, arriving there on November 7, 1862.
Whatever his ailment, nothing the doctors did for Private Charles H. Charles seemed to help his condition. Finally in mid or late December of 1862, the doctors decided that Private Charles H. Charles was not cut out for army life at this time and they decided that the best thing they could do for him was to discharge him and send him home, with the hope that with the help of family and some home cooking, Private Charles H. Charles would survive his ailment, so on December 28, 1862 Private Charles H. Charles was discharged from the service for disability from the hospital there in Gallatin, Tennessee and was sent home. It was undoubtedly some time before Private Charles H. Charles arrived back in Peoria, Illinois, almost certainly after the New Year, but with the help of family and that home cooking, Charles H. Charles did survive his ailment and went on to live a long life.
Charles H. Charles was married to Mrs. Catherine (Stock) Brownsfield on October 1, 1867 in Peoria County, Illinois. Catherine Stock was born on 14 Nov 1832/33/34 in Ohio, the daughter of John Stock and Elizabeth (__________) Stock. John Stock was born c. 1791 in Pennsylvania and died on 2 Jan 1885 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in Glendale Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #42744179.
John Stock and his family are found in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois at the time of the 1860 census. They have yet to be located in the 1850 census. Here is the way the family appears in 1860;
John Stock M 68 Penna
E Stock Stock F 62 Penna
George Stock M 41 Ohio
Zillman Stock M 38 Ohio
Bostwic Stock M 30 Ohio
Thomas Stock M 28 Ohio
Ann Stock F 21 Ohio
David Stock M 19 Ohio
Elmira Bruce F 10 Ill
Catherine Stock was 1st married on June 26, 1853 to Thomas Brownfield, who was born on 15 Aug 1824 in Augusta Springs, Augusta County, Virginia, the son of Thomas Brownfield and Elizabeth (Feagaeley) Brownfield.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Brownfields are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Thomas Brownfield M 35 Va
Catherine Brownfield F 25 Ohio
Thomas E Brownfield M 5 Ill
Melissa B Brownfield F 4 Ill
Lydia E Brownfield F 1 Ill
Joseph Miller M 23 Penn
Margaret Brownfield F 32 Ohio
Thomas and Catherine (Stock) Brownfield are believed to have been the parents of four, three of who can be seen in the 1860 census;
A. Thomas Eugene Brownfield, born c. 1853/54 in Illinois.
B. Melissa B. Brownfield, born c. 1855/56 in Illinois. Melissa married ____________ Dellenbach.
C. Lydia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brownfield, born c. 1859/60 in Illinois. Lydia married ____________ Plum.
D. Sarah Brownfield. born c. 18__. Sarah married ____________ Cullem.
Thomas Brownfield died on 4 Dec 1864 at the age of 40 in Tazewell County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Union Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #37055392.
Charles H. Charles and Catherine (Stock) Brownfield were then married in 1867. At least three children were born to Charles H. Charles and Catherine (Stock) Brownsfield Charles;
1. (twin) John H. Charles, born August 26, 1868 in Illinois. John was married to Nancy ___________ ___________ c. 1891/92.
At the time of the 1900 census, John and his family are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
John H Charles Head M 32 Illinois
Nancy Charles Wife F 30 Illinois
Charlie W Charles Son M 7 Illinois
Clifford E Charles Son M 5 Illinois
Neva F Charles Daughter F 1 Illinois
2. (twin) Bertha E. "Mae" Charles, born August 26, 1868 in Illinois. Bertha E. Charles was married to Elijah Ooley on December 31, 1889 in Douglas County, Illinois.
Bertha and Elijah had the following children;
A. Willard Warl Ooley
B. Ray Oolye
C. Marion L Ooley
D. Florence Ooley, who was married to ____________ Ewing
E. Alice Ooley, who was married to ____________ Bolles
Bertha died on September 15, 1923 at the age of 55 and her mortal remains were laid in the Cameron Cemetery in Cameron, Hall County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial.
3. Anna May "Annie" Charles, born September 23, 1871 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. Her birth record can be seen on familysearch.com;
Name Anna May Charles
Gender Female
Event Type Birth
Event Date 23 Sep 1871
Event Place Washington, Tazewell, Illinois
Father's Name Charles Henry Charles
Mother's Name Catherine Stock
Anna was married to William B. Thomas c. 1903.
At the time of the 1920 census, Anna and her family are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
William Thomas Head M 40 England
Anna Thomas Wife F 42 Illinois
Zelda Thomas Daughter F 11 Nebraska
At the time of the 1870 census, Charles H. Charles and his family are found residing in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois, where he is farming. Their post office is given as Washington, Illinois;
Charles Charles M 36 Hanover, Germany
Catharine Charles F 37 Ohio
John Charles M 2 Illinois
Birta Charles F 2 Illinois
Millissa Brownfield F 14 Illinois
Eugene Brownfield M 16 Illinois
Lizzie Brownfield F 10 Illinois
Charles and Catherine were divorced in the 1870's and at the time of the 1880 census, Catherine and the children are found in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois;
Catherine Charles Self F 46 Ohio
John H Charles Son M 11 Illinois
Bertha E Charles Daughter F 11 Illinois
Annie M Charles Daughter F 8 Illinois
Katie Brownfield Granddaughter F 3 Illinois
Daniel Roph Other M 22 Illinois
At the time of the 1880 census, Charles H. Charles is found in
Catherine (Stock) Brownfield Charles was married to William Kelso on September 26, 1882 in Metamora, Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, William and Kate Kelso and their family are found living in the village of Secor, Palestine Township, Woodford County, Illinois. Kate is listed as having been married 17 years this third time and as having had 7 children, all of whom are living;
William Kelso Head M 69 Indiana
Kate Kelso Wife F Feb 1834 66 Ohio
John Kelso Son M 25 Illinois
Anna Charles Stepdaughter F 26 Illinois
Catherine died on 14 Jan 1908 in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas while on a visit with her daughter Lizzie. Catherine's mortal remains were laid in the DeWitt Cemetery in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #180035396.
At the time of the 1900 census, Charles H. Charles is an inmate in the Soldiers & Sailors Home in the city of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. He is listed in their records as being 68 years of age and as being Widowed.
Private Charles H. Charles died on July 28, 1909. His earthly remains were laid to rest in Grave #2276 in the Sunset Cemetery on the grounds of the Soldiers & Sailors Home in Quincy, Illinois.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Note: Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of Charles H. Charles, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on the Charles family. Baxter would also like to see copies of any photographs of Charles H. Charles, which have survived the years, be added to his Find A Grave site for all to see and enjoy.)
(NOTE: Charles H. Charles probably never had his photograph prior to his entering the service and did not make it to Nashville, Tennessee, where most of the surviving photographs of members of the 86th were taken, so he probably never had his photograph taken in uniform either, However, Charles H. Charles lived well into the 20th century and probably had his photo taken dozens of times over the years. I would love to see a photograph of Charles H. Charles as a young man be added to his Find A Grave Memorialif one exists, but at this point, I would be thrilled to see some pictures of Charles H. Charles as an older man be added to his Find A Grave Memorial. Can anyone help me? Thanks, Baxter)
Private CHARLES HENRY CHARLES, Co. H, 86th Illinois
Charles Henry. Charles was born in Germany, probably in February of 1834, though the 1900 census states that he was born in February of 1832. At the time he enlisted, Charles H. Charles was recorded as being 28 years of age, which would place his year of birth as 1834. The 1900 records at the Soldiers Home were more likely to be incorrect than the facts that were recorded in 1862.
The 1900 census also lists his coming to the United States from Europe as having occurred about 1855 or 1856. Charles H. Charles is recorded as having been in the United States for 44 years as of the time of the 1900 census.
Nothing is known about Charles H. Charles prior to his coming to America. In fact, nothing is known for certain prior to his entering the service in August of 1862. Charles H. Charles may be the C. Charles we find in the town of Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois a the time of the 1860 census;
David Guinn M 47 Tenn
H J Guinn F 37 Ills
Lydia Guinn F 17 Ills
Wm H Guinn M 7 Ills
Frank Guinn M 4 Ills
Geo Guinn M 2 Ills
Not Named Guinn F 0 Ills
Page Woodman M 28 N. H.
P Infelt M 23 Germany
C Charles M 25 Germany
Geo Bannister M 30 Ohio
By August of 1862, Charles H. Charles has taken up residence in the city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. About August 27, 1862, Charles H. Charles volunteered in Peoria, Illinois, perhaps even at Camp Lyon, to serve in a company which had been raised in Peoria County for service in the Union Army by a veteran of the Mexican War by the name of David W. Magee. At the time he volunteered, Charles H. Charles is recorded as being 28 years of age and his place of residence as Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.
Magee had begun recruiting for this company early in August of 1862 in response to President Abraham Linclon's appeal for more soldiers. When Magee had about 100 volunteers, he led assembled his company at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, Illinois. There on August 27, 1862, Magee and his 89 of his volunteers were mustered in as Co. H of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. It is not known when Charles H. Charles volunteered to join this company, whether it was before or after they had been mustered into service.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name CHARLES, CHARLES H
Rank PVT Company H Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation LABORER
Nativity HANOVER, GERMANY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 27, 1862 Joined Where PEORIA, IL
Joined By Whom JOHN H HALL Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY DEC 28, 1862 AT GALLATIN TENN
Magee was initially elected by the men of Co. H to serve as their Captain, but, because of his prior military experience, Magee was selected to serve as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 86th. John H. Hall was then selected by the men of Co. H to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the railroad depot, where they boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. After some time training at Joe Holt, the 85th and 86th became part of a new Brigade commanded by Colonel Daniel McCook. This Brigade was initially known as the 36th Brigade, but later became known as McCook's Brigade.
The last few days of September, the men of McCook's Brigade spent much of their time in the "rifle‑pits that encircled the City of Louisville", guarding against a suspected attack on that City by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army which was terrorizing the citizens of Kentucky. About the 1st of October, Union General Buell, realizing that Bragg was not going to attack Louisville, went out in pursuit of Bragg's army. McCook's Briagde was assigned to Buell's army at this time. On Oct. 8, 1862, Buell's army caught up with Bragg's army and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th and McCook's Braigade suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp.
That first winter in the field was rough on the green troops. Even before they left Kentucky, many members of McCook's Brigade were sick with various illnesses. On the way to Nashville, the men of McCook's Brigade spent some time in Gallatin, Tennessee, where they was an Army Hospital. When McCook's Brigade pulled out of Gallatin, heading for Nashville, many members of the Brigade were left behind sick in the hospital. Private Charles H. Charles is believed to have been one of the sick soldiers who was left behind. After a few days rest in Gallitin, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on toward Nashville, arriving there on November 7, 1862.
Whatever his ailment, nothing the doctors did for Private Charles H. Charles seemed to help his condition. Finally in mid or late December of 1862, the doctors decided that Private Charles H. Charles was not cut out for army life at this time and they decided that the best thing they could do for him was to discharge him and send him home, with the hope that with the help of family and some home cooking, Private Charles H. Charles would survive his ailment, so on December 28, 1862 Private Charles H. Charles was discharged from the service for disability from the hospital there in Gallatin, Tennessee and was sent home. It was undoubtedly some time before Private Charles H. Charles arrived back in Peoria, Illinois, almost certainly after the New Year, but with the help of family and that home cooking, Charles H. Charles did survive his ailment and went on to live a long life.
Charles H. Charles was married to Mrs. Catherine (Stock) Brownsfield on October 1, 1867 in Peoria County, Illinois. Catherine Stock was born on 14 Nov 1832/33/34 in Ohio, the daughter of John Stock and Elizabeth (__________) Stock. John Stock was born c. 1791 in Pennsylvania and died on 2 Jan 1885 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in Glendale Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #42744179.
John Stock and his family are found in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois at the time of the 1860 census. They have yet to be located in the 1850 census. Here is the way the family appears in 1860;
John Stock M 68 Penna
E Stock Stock F 62 Penna
George Stock M 41 Ohio
Zillman Stock M 38 Ohio
Bostwic Stock M 30 Ohio
Thomas Stock M 28 Ohio
Ann Stock F 21 Ohio
David Stock M 19 Ohio
Elmira Bruce F 10 Ill
Catherine Stock was 1st married on June 26, 1853 to Thomas Brownfield, who was born on 15 Aug 1824 in Augusta Springs, Augusta County, Virginia, the son of Thomas Brownfield and Elizabeth (Feagaeley) Brownfield.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Brownfields are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Thomas Brownfield M 35 Va
Catherine Brownfield F 25 Ohio
Thomas E Brownfield M 5 Ill
Melissa B Brownfield F 4 Ill
Lydia E Brownfield F 1 Ill
Joseph Miller M 23 Penn
Margaret Brownfield F 32 Ohio
Thomas and Catherine (Stock) Brownfield are believed to have been the parents of four, three of who can be seen in the 1860 census;
A. Thomas Eugene Brownfield, born c. 1853/54 in Illinois.
B. Melissa B. Brownfield, born c. 1855/56 in Illinois. Melissa married ____________ Dellenbach.
C. Lydia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brownfield, born c. 1859/60 in Illinois. Lydia married ____________ Plum.
D. Sarah Brownfield. born c. 18__. Sarah married ____________ Cullem.
Thomas Brownfield died on 4 Dec 1864 at the age of 40 in Tazewell County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Union Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #37055392.
Charles H. Charles and Catherine (Stock) Brownfield were then married in 1867. At least three children were born to Charles H. Charles and Catherine (Stock) Brownsfield Charles;
1. (twin) John H. Charles, born August 26, 1868 in Illinois. John was married to Nancy ___________ ___________ c. 1891/92.
At the time of the 1900 census, John and his family are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
John H Charles Head M 32 Illinois
Nancy Charles Wife F 30 Illinois
Charlie W Charles Son M 7 Illinois
Clifford E Charles Son M 5 Illinois
Neva F Charles Daughter F 1 Illinois
2. (twin) Bertha E. "Mae" Charles, born August 26, 1868 in Illinois. Bertha E. Charles was married to Elijah Ooley on December 31, 1889 in Douglas County, Illinois.
Bertha and Elijah had the following children;
A. Willard Warl Ooley
B. Ray Oolye
C. Marion L Ooley
D. Florence Ooley, who was married to ____________ Ewing
E. Alice Ooley, who was married to ____________ Bolles
Bertha died on September 15, 1923 at the age of 55 and her mortal remains were laid in the Cameron Cemetery in Cameron, Hall County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial.
3. Anna May "Annie" Charles, born September 23, 1871 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. Her birth record can be seen on familysearch.com;
Name Anna May Charles
Gender Female
Event Type Birth
Event Date 23 Sep 1871
Event Place Washington, Tazewell, Illinois
Father's Name Charles Henry Charles
Mother's Name Catherine Stock
Anna was married to William B. Thomas c. 1903.
At the time of the 1920 census, Anna and her family are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
William Thomas Head M 40 England
Anna Thomas Wife F 42 Illinois
Zelda Thomas Daughter F 11 Nebraska
At the time of the 1870 census, Charles H. Charles and his family are found residing in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois, where he is farming. Their post office is given as Washington, Illinois;
Charles Charles M 36 Hanover, Germany
Catharine Charles F 37 Ohio
John Charles M 2 Illinois
Birta Charles F 2 Illinois
Millissa Brownfield F 14 Illinois
Eugene Brownfield M 16 Illinois
Lizzie Brownfield F 10 Illinois
Charles and Catherine were divorced in the 1870's and at the time of the 1880 census, Catherine and the children are found in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois;
Catherine Charles Self F 46 Ohio
John H Charles Son M 11 Illinois
Bertha E Charles Daughter F 11 Illinois
Annie M Charles Daughter F 8 Illinois
Katie Brownfield Granddaughter F 3 Illinois
Daniel Roph Other M 22 Illinois
At the time of the 1880 census, Charles H. Charles is found in
Catherine (Stock) Brownfield Charles was married to William Kelso on September 26, 1882 in Metamora, Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, William and Kate Kelso and their family are found living in the village of Secor, Palestine Township, Woodford County, Illinois. Kate is listed as having been married 17 years this third time and as having had 7 children, all of whom are living;
William Kelso Head M 69 Indiana
Kate Kelso Wife F Feb 1834 66 Ohio
John Kelso Son M 25 Illinois
Anna Charles Stepdaughter F 26 Illinois
Catherine died on 14 Jan 1908 in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas while on a visit with her daughter Lizzie. Catherine's mortal remains were laid in the DeWitt Cemetery in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #180035396.
At the time of the 1900 census, Charles H. Charles is an inmate in the Soldiers & Sailors Home in the city of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. He is listed in their records as being 68 years of age and as being Widowed.
Private Charles H. Charles died on July 28, 1909. His earthly remains were laid to rest in Grave #2276 in the Sunset Cemetery on the grounds of the Soldiers & Sailors Home in Quincy, Illinois.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Note: Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of Charles H. Charles, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on the Charles family. Baxter would also like to see copies of any photographs of Charles H. Charles, which have survived the years, be added to his Find A Grave site for all to see and enjoy.)
Private CHARLES HENRY CHARLES, Co. H, 86th Illinois
Charles Henry. Charles was born in Germany, probably in February of 1834, though the 1900 census states that he was born in February of 1832. At the time he enlisted, Charles H. Charles was recorded as being 28 years of age, which would place his year of birth as 1834. The 1900 records at the Soldiers Home were more likely to be incorrect than the facts that were recorded in 1862.
The 1900 census also lists his coming to the United States from Europe as having occurred about 1855 or 1856. Charles H. Charles is recorded as having been in the United States for 44 years as of the time of the 1900 census.
Nothing is known about Charles H. Charles prior to his coming to America. In fact, nothing is known for certain prior to his entering the service in August of 1862. Charles H. Charles may be the C. Charles we find in the town of Lacon, Marshall County, Illinois a the time of the 1860 census;
David Guinn M 47 Tenn
H J Guinn F 37 Ills
Lydia Guinn F 17 Ills
Wm H Guinn M 7 Ills
Frank Guinn M 4 Ills
Geo Guinn M 2 Ills
Not Named Guinn F 0 Ills
Page Woodman M 28 N. H.
P Infelt M 23 Germany
C Charles M 25 Germany
Geo Bannister M 30 Ohio
By August of 1862, Charles H. Charles has taken up residence in the city of Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois. About August 27, 1862, Charles H. Charles volunteered in Peoria, Illinois, perhaps even at Camp Lyon, to serve in a company which had been raised in Peoria County for service in the Union Army by a veteran of the Mexican War by the name of David W. Magee. At the time he volunteered, Charles H. Charles is recorded as being 28 years of age and his place of residence as Peoria, Peoria County, Illinois.
Magee had begun recruiting for this company early in August of 1862 in response to President Abraham Linclon's appeal for more soldiers. When Magee had about 100 volunteers, he led assembled his company at Camp Lyon, near present day Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, Illinois. There on August 27, 1862, Magee and his 89 of his volunteers were mustered in as Co. H of the 86th Regiment of Illinois Volunteer Infantry. It is not known when Charles H. Charles volunteered to join this company, whether it was before or after they had been mustered into service.
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT
Name CHARLES, CHARLES H
Rank PVT Company H Unit 86 IL US INF
Personal Characteristics
Residence PEORIA, PEORIA CO, IL Age 28 Height 5' 10 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion LIGHT Marital Status SINGLE Occupation LABORER
Nativity HANOVER, GERMANY
Service Record
Joined When AUG 27, 1862 Joined Where PEORIA, IL
Joined By Whom JOHN H HALL Period 3 YRS
Muster In AUG 27, 1862 Muster In Where PEORIA, IL
Muster In By Whom N/A Muster Out N/A
Muster Out Where N/A Muster Out By Whom N/A
Remarks DISCHARGED FOR DISABILITY DEC 28, 1862 AT GALLATIN TENN
Magee was initially elected by the men of Co. H to serve as their Captain, but, because of his prior military experience, Magee was selected to serve as the Lieutenant Colonel of the 86th. John H. Hall was then selected by the men of Co. H to be their Captain.
On September 7, 1862, the men of the 86th Illinois marched out of the gates of Camp Lyon, with much fanfare, through the streets of Peoria to the railroad depot, where they boarded a train bound for Camp Joe Holt in Jeffersonville, Indiana, across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. After some time training at Joe Holt, the 85th and 86th became part of a new Brigade commanded by Colonel Daniel McCook. This Brigade was initially known as the 36th Brigade, but later became known as McCook's Brigade.
The last few days of September, the men of McCook's Brigade spent much of their time in the "rifle‑pits that encircled the City of Louisville", guarding against a suspected attack on that City by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's Army which was terrorizing the citizens of Kentucky. About the 1st of October, Union General Buell, realizing that Bragg was not going to attack Louisville, went out in pursuit of Bragg's army. McCook's Briagde was assigned to Buell's army at this time. On Oct. 8, 1862, Buell's army caught up with Bragg's army and were engaged with those troops in the Battle of Perryville, Kentucky, the 86th and McCook's Braigade suffering their first casualties. There would be many more during the next few years. After the Battle of Perryville, the Confederate troops withdrew from Kentucky and the men of McCook's Brigade marched on to Nashville, Tennessee, where they would go into winter camp.
That first winter in the field was rough on the green troops. Even before they left Kentucky, many members of McCook's Brigade were sick with various illnesses. On the way to Nashville, the men of McCook's Brigade spent some time in Gallatin, Tennessee, where they was an Army Hospital. When McCook's Brigade pulled out of Gallatin, heading for Nashville, many members of the Brigade were left behind sick in the hospital. Private Charles H. Charles is believed to have been one of the sick soldiers who was left behind. After a few days rest in Gallitin, the men of McCook's Brigade marched on toward Nashville, arriving there on November 7, 1862.
Whatever his ailment, nothing the doctors did for Private Charles H. Charles seemed to help his condition. Finally in mid or late December of 1862, the doctors decided that Private Charles H. Charles was not cut out for army life at this time and they decided that the best thing they could do for him was to discharge him and send him home, with the hope that with the help of family and some home cooking, Private Charles H. Charles would survive his ailment, so on December 28, 1862 Private Charles H. Charles was discharged from the service for disability from the hospital there in Gallatin, Tennessee and was sent home. It was undoubtedly some time before Private Charles H. Charles arrived back in Peoria, Illinois, almost certainly after the New Year, but with the help of family and that home cooking, Charles H. Charles did survive his ailment and went on to live a long life.
Charles H. Charles was married to Mrs. Catherine (Stock) Brownsfield on October 1, 1867 in Peoria County, Illinois. Catherine Stock was born on 14 Nov 1832/33/34 in Ohio, the daughter of John Stock and Elizabeth (__________) Stock. John Stock was born c. 1791 in Pennsylvania and died on 2 Jan 1885 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. His mortal remains were laid in Glendale Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #42744179.
John Stock and his family are found in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois at the time of the 1860 census. They have yet to be located in the 1850 census. Here is the way the family appears in 1860;
John Stock M 68 Penna
E Stock Stock F 62 Penna
George Stock M 41 Ohio
Zillman Stock M 38 Ohio
Bostwic Stock M 30 Ohio
Thomas Stock M 28 Ohio
Ann Stock F 21 Ohio
David Stock M 19 Ohio
Elmira Bruce F 10 Ill
Catherine Stock was 1st married on June 26, 1853 to Thomas Brownfield, who was born on 15 Aug 1824 in Augusta Springs, Augusta County, Virginia, the son of Thomas Brownfield and Elizabeth (Feagaeley) Brownfield.
At the time of the 1860 census, the Brownfields are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
Thomas Brownfield M 35 Va
Catherine Brownfield F 25 Ohio
Thomas E Brownfield M 5 Ill
Melissa B Brownfield F 4 Ill
Lydia E Brownfield F 1 Ill
Joseph Miller M 23 Penn
Margaret Brownfield F 32 Ohio
Thomas and Catherine (Stock) Brownfield are believed to have been the parents of four, three of who can be seen in the 1860 census;
A. Thomas Eugene Brownfield, born c. 1853/54 in Illinois.
B. Melissa B. Brownfield, born c. 1855/56 in Illinois. Melissa married ____________ Dellenbach.
C. Lydia Elizabeth "Lizzie" Brownfield, born c. 1859/60 in Illinois. Lydia married ____________ Plum.
D. Sarah Brownfield. born c. 18__. Sarah married ____________ Cullem.
Thomas Brownfield died on 4 Dec 1864 at the age of 40 in Tazewell County, Illinois and his mortal remains were laid in the Union Cemetery in Washington, Tazewell County, Illinois. See his Find A Grave Memorial #37055392.
Charles H. Charles and Catherine (Stock) Brownfield were then married in 1867. At least three children were born to Charles H. Charles and Catherine (Stock) Brownsfield Charles;
1. (twin) John H. Charles, born August 26, 1868 in Illinois. John was married to Nancy ___________ ___________ c. 1891/92.
At the time of the 1900 census, John and his family are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
John H Charles Head M 32 Illinois
Nancy Charles Wife F 30 Illinois
Charlie W Charles Son M 7 Illinois
Clifford E Charles Son M 5 Illinois
Neva F Charles Daughter F 1 Illinois
2. (twin) Bertha E. "Mae" Charles, born August 26, 1868 in Illinois. Bertha E. Charles was married to Elijah Ooley on December 31, 1889 in Douglas County, Illinois.
Bertha and Elijah had the following children;
A. Willard Warl Ooley
B. Ray Oolye
C. Marion L Ooley
D. Florence Ooley, who was married to ____________ Ewing
E. Alice Ooley, who was married to ____________ Bolles
Bertha died on September 15, 1923 at the age of 55 and her mortal remains were laid in the Cameron Cemetery in Cameron, Hall County, Nebraska. See her Find A Grave Memorial.
3. Anna May "Annie" Charles, born September 23, 1871 in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois. Her birth record can be seen on familysearch.com;
Name Anna May Charles
Gender Female
Event Type Birth
Event Date 23 Sep 1871
Event Place Washington, Tazewell, Illinois
Father's Name Charles Henry Charles
Mother's Name Catherine Stock
Anna was married to William B. Thomas c. 1903.
At the time of the 1920 census, Anna and her family are found in Roanoke Township, Woodford County, Illinois;
William Thomas Head M 40 England
Anna Thomas Wife F 42 Illinois
Zelda Thomas Daughter F 11 Nebraska
At the time of the 1870 census, Charles H. Charles and his family are found residing in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois, where he is farming. Their post office is given as Washington, Illinois;
Charles Charles M 36 Hanover, Germany
Catharine Charles F 37 Ohio
John Charles M 2 Illinois
Birta Charles F 2 Illinois
Millissa Brownfield F 14 Illinois
Eugene Brownfield M 16 Illinois
Lizzie Brownfield F 10 Illinois
Charles and Catherine were divorced in the 1870's and at the time of the 1880 census, Catherine and the children are found in Washington Township, Tazewell County, Illinois;
Catherine Charles Self F 46 Ohio
John H Charles Son M 11 Illinois
Bertha E Charles Daughter F 11 Illinois
Annie M Charles Daughter F 8 Illinois
Katie Brownfield Granddaughter F 3 Illinois
Daniel Roph Other M 22 Illinois
At the time of the 1880 census, Charles H. Charles is found in
Catherine (Stock) Brownfield Charles was married to William Kelso on September 26, 1882 in Metamora, Illinois. At the time of the 1900 census, William and Kate Kelso and their family are found living in the village of Secor, Palestine Township, Woodford County, Illinois. Kate is listed as having been married 17 years this third time and as having had 7 children, all of whom are living;
William Kelso Head M 69 Indiana
Kate Kelso Wife F Feb 1834 66 Ohio
John Kelso Son M 25 Illinois
Anna Charles Stepdaughter F 26 Illinois
Catherine died on 14 Jan 1908 in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas while on a visit with her daughter Lizzie. Catherine's mortal remains were laid in the DeWitt Cemetery in Humboldt, Allen County, Kansas. See her Find A Grave Memorial #180035396.
At the time of the 1900 census, Charles H. Charles is an inmate in the Soldiers & Sailors Home in the city of Quincy, Adams County, Illinois. He is listed in their records as being 68 years of age and as being Widowed.
Private Charles H. Charles died on July 28, 1909. His earthly remains were laid to rest in Grave #2276 in the Sunset Cemetery on the grounds of the Soldiers & Sailors Home in Quincy, Illinois.
by Baxter B. Fite III
(Note: Baxter would enjoy hearing from anyone, especially descendants of Charles H. Charles, who might be able to add to the biographical material that we have on the Charles family. Baxter would also like to see copies of any photographs of Charles H. Charles, which have survived the years, be added to his Find A Grave site for all to see and enjoy.)
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