William Charles [1]
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Image Source: newsprint
Biographical Notes:
He was released from service in January, 1919. He was known as the oldest volunteer from Mecklenburg County to the army.He died of chronic myocarditis. He had gone to Florida for his health and died while there. The funeral was lead by Pastor Spaugh of Myers Park Moravian Church. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery.
Date of Birth:
About 1869
Military Branch:
Army Enlisted: June 1916
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Family Details:
Spouse: Rosa L. Charles 1877-1970: 202 Lillington Ave. Known in city directories also as Ida or Leona., Charlotte
Children: Capt. Donald Stevens Charles 1901-1977, Charlotte Fire Chief Mrs. J. H. Kline two infant children, born and died in late 1890's Buried in family plot at Elmwood Cemetery William Shaw Charles, Jr.
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First Name:
William
Last Name:
Charles
Middle Name:
Shaw
Military Details:
Mexican Border;
Occupation:
Occupation:
Employer: Asst. Fire Chief, Charlotte, 1905Officer with the US Vets Bureau in 1925. Residence 1009 Elizabeth.stonecutter
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Military Rank:
Captain
Source:
newsprint, city directories, Charlotte Observer, Elmwood Cemetery Index, Charlotte Fire Dept. history, SSDI, NCDI, 1880 NC census
Military Unit:
Hornet's Nest Rifleman, 1st NC Infantry, Co. D in Dec, 1907
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