1819 Charles was baptised on the 16th of March 1819 at Tealby, his parents were Christopher and Sarah and his fathers occupation is given as a gardener. (IGI C032363 0083 and East Barkwith Rector's Register)

1841 The 1841 Census (Free School Lane, Lincoln, H0107(r18) 651/21/7) records Charles aged 20, born in Lincolnshire and working as a 'farmer'. (Mark) (Assumed correct Charles)
The LA records refer to Charles's father being a gardener and the EBRR records his death.

1842 St Catherine's House records Charles Elmhirst's death date as 1842 (July to September) and registered at Horncastle. (Michael D. 29.6.96)

1842 The death certificate for Charles Elmhirst Duckering, records that he died on the 16th of September 1842 at East Barkwith, aged 23 from decline. His brother Richard Elmhirst Duckering was present. Charles's occupation is declared as a joiner. See certificate on file. (Michael 6.4.98)

1842 The East Barkwith Parish Register records the burial of Charles Elmhirst Duckering, aged 23 on the 18th September 1842. (LA27.10.97)