Documented History
Charles was born on 17 March 1875 according to U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. He was born in Scottsville, Allen, Kentucky. He had blue eyes and dark hair.
In 1880, Charles lived in Allen, Kentucky with his parents and siblings according to the 1880 Census.
He was 5 years old. His parents were Thomas J age 52 and Phoebe A Oliver age 40. His siblings were Jesse W. age 23, John T. age 18, Willis Leon age 16, Luella age 12, James W. age 10, Eliza age 7, and Sarah E. age 3.
Thomas J was a farmer. Jesse, John, and James worked with their father on the farm. Phoebe was the housekeeper.
Thomas and his parents were born in Virginia. Phoebe and her parents were born in Kentucky.
On 27 September 1901, Charles married Ethel Candice Tabor.
Charles lived in Allen, Kentucky in 1910 with his wife and children according to the 1910 Census. Charles was 35 years old, Ethel was 22. Their children were Hauty B. age 6, Homer J. age 3, and Lester L age 1. Charles was a farmer at the time.
Charles was drafted during World War I on 12 September 1918. He was a farmer.
In 1920, Charles lived with his wife and children in Bowling Green, Warren, Kentucky according to the 1920 Census. They lived on a farm on Cemetery Pike.
Charles was 44 years old and owned the farm. Ethel was 31 years old. Charles’ daughter Hautie was 16 and married to Hampton Goodrum who was 38 years old at the time. Charles oldest son Homer was 13 and middles son Lester was 10. His youngest son Leroy was 8 years old.
All were born in Kentucky. Charles’ father was born in Virginia. Charles was a farmer. Hampton Goodrum was a Laborer on the farm.
Charles lived at 406 East Morris in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1929 according to U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989. He lived with his wife Ethel and worked as a Laborer.
In 1935, Charles and Ethel lived at 417 Lincoln, Indianapolis, Indiana according to U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989.
Charles and Ethel live at 829 South New Jersey, Indianapolis, Indiana in 1936 according to U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989.
Charles and Ethel still lived at 29 South New Jersey, Indianapolis, Indiana in 1937 according to U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989. Charles was a laborer at the time.
Charles lived in Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana with his wife Ethel in 1930 according to the 1940 Census. Charles was 65 years old and Ethel was 62.
Charles had completed 8th grade and Ethel had completed 6th grade as children. Both were born in Kentucky. Charles worked 40 hour weeks as a Laborer with WCA.
In 1955, Charles and Ethel lived at 23 North Randolph, Indianapolis, Indiana according to U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989. Charles was 80 years old at this time.
Charles died on 20 March 1962 according to multiple Ancestry Trees, some say 1963 but his headstone says 1962.
He was buried at Washington Park East Cemetery in Marion County, Indianapolis, Indiana. His plot is in the Garden of Champions according to Find A Grave Memorial #62850497. He was 87 years old.
I’m thankful to have been able to find this much information for Charles. I will continue updating this page as I find more. If you have memories of Charles or his family, I would love for you to scroll down to the comments section and share them with the rest of us!
That’s all for now,
~Kris
