Information on Charles Word from the book "Word Family Heritage" by Dick Waits and Wynette Barton.

Charles was born in New Kent County, Virginia colony. He was the grandson of English immigrant (and indentured silversmith) John Word Sr. His baptism is registered at St. Peter's Church on May 14, 1710, so his birthdate was likely only a short time before that date. He was likely the youngest of five brothers.

In 1736 Charles married Sarah, whose maiden name, birthdate, and death date were unknown to Waits/Barton. Other researchers indicate her maiden name may have been Collins.

Charles and Sarah had at least six children, five sons and one daughter, all born in New Kent County. All five of their sons would serve in the Revolutionary War, and two would be killed. Interestingly, all of his children left the New Kent area during the course of their lives. It is unknown why this occurred.

The children of Charles and Sarah were:
1) John, b. 10/22/1738 d. 1821 in Tennessee
2) Charles Jr., b. 07/09/1740 d.1780 (Battle of Kings Mountain)
3) Thomas, b. 02/02/1743 d. 1843
4) Peter, b. 1745 d. ?
5) Judith, b. 1747 d. 1828
6) Cuthbert, b. 1748. d. 1780 (aboard UK prison ship HMS Jersey, immediately following Battle of Kings Mountain)

Despite relatively humble beginnings, Charles did quite well for himself financially and was a successful farmer. New Kent County tax records indicate he had 12-15 head of cattle, several horses, and (unfortunately) 5-8 slaves. This number of slaves makes it likely he owned several hundred acres of land, and probably raised tobacco. Holdings such as this did not make him part of the Virginia gentry, but he certainly occupied something resembling the colonial middle class.

Charles was 66 years old when the Revolutionary War began, and aside from sending all his sons to fight for the colonies, he was honored as a "Recognized Patriot" for procuring supplies for Colonial troops. The pay records of the Continental Army record that "Charles Word remunerated 17 pounds for blankets supplied to a company of Revolutionary soldiers". Charles also signed a petition in October 1776 protesting the restriction of religious freedom among break away Protestant churches in colonial Virginia.

Charles died in New Kent county in 1792, three years into George Washington's Presidency.

Information on Charles Word from the book "Word Family Heritage" by Dick Waits and Wynette Barton.

Charles was born in New Kent County, Virginia colony. He was the grandson of English immigrant (and indentured silversmith) John Word Sr. His baptism is registered at St. Peter's Church on May 14, 1710, so his birthdate was likely only a short time before that date. He was likely the youngest of five brothers.

In 1736 Charles married Sarah, whose maiden name, birthdate, and death date were unknown to Waits/Barton. Other researchers indicate her maiden name may have been Collins.

Charles and Sarah had at least six children, five sons and one daughter, all born in New Kent County. All five of their sons would serve in the Revolutionary War, and two would be killed. Interestingly, all of his children left the New Kent area during the course of their lives. It is unknown why this occurred.

The children of Charles and Sarah were:
1) John, b. 10/22/1738 d. 1821 in Tennessee
2) Charles Jr., b. 07/09/1740 d.1780 (Battle of Kings Mountain)
3) Thomas, b. 02/02/1743 d. 1843
4) Peter, b. 1745 d. ?
5) Judith, b. 1747 d. 1828
6) Cuthbert, b. 1748. d. 1780 (aboard UK prison ship HMS Jersey, immediately following Battle of Kings Mountain)

Despite relatively humble beginnings, Charles did quite well for himself financially and was a successful farmer. New Kent County tax records indicate he had 12-15 head of cattle, several horses, and (unfortunately) 5-8 slaves. This number of slaves makes it likely he owned several hundred acres of land, and probably raised tobacco. Holdings such as this did not make him part of the Virginia gentry, but he certainly occupied something resembling the colonial middle class.

Charles was 66 years old when the Revolutionary War began, and aside from sending all his sons to fight for the colonies, he was honored as a "Recognized Patriot" for procuring supplies for Colonial troops. The pay records of the Continental Army record that "Charles Word remunerated 17 pounds for blankets supplied to a company of Revolutionary soldiers". Charles also signed a petition in October 1776 protesting the restriction of religious freedom among break away Protestant churches in colonial Virginia.

Charles died in New Kent county in 1792, three years into George Washington's Presidency.