Born: 25 Dec 1807, ,Christian, Kentucky

Parents: George and Elizabeth Hagler Christman

Died: 23 Mar 1890, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona

Arrived in Valley: 2 Oct 1847, Jedediah M. Grant Co.

Married lst: Mary Hill

Date: 6 May 1830

Married 2nd: Elizabeth Hill

Charles will always be associated with the development of the West, particularly with grist mills, saw mills, sugar and silk mills. He joined the Church in its infancy. He said his baptism cured him of a lingering illness.

Brigham Young sent him to New Orleans to help converts that were arriving, to know of the trek going west after the Prophet was martyred. He returned to Nauvoo and obtained the material for a grist mill, which he built in Salt Lake. He ran freight lines that he established during the next 30 years. He helped build the railroad and did much work that helped him to know the West as few men did. He helped in the settlement of many Mormon Colonies, particularly in San Bernardino, California, and later in Southern Arizona.

He became interested in mining and helped discover and develop some of the largest copper and gold fields in the state. He is believed to be the first millionaire in Utah. There were many other businesses he was a part of during his life. He became a rancher in Southern Arizona and was known for his cattle and fine horses.

He was always active in the church and community and held many positions.

Children:

MARTHA JANE, b. 8 Sep 1831.

GEORGE, b. 5 Jul 1833.

JAMES, b. 8 Sep 1834.

ESTHER ANN, b. 27 Nov 1837.

SAMANTHA, b. 27 Mar 1840.

MARY ANN, b. 13 Feb 1842.

CHARLES, b. 13 Jun 1844.

EMILY PRECINDA, b. 18 Jan 1847.

ELLEN, b. 18 Jul 1849.

JOHN FRANKLIN, b. 14 Feb 1852.

CYNTHIA ADELINE, b. 14 Jun 1854.

WALTER SCOTT, b.27 Aug 1856.