Charles Mason

Charles Mason joined  Gloucestershire Constabulary on  1-12-1850, at the age of 25.

His warrant (or joining) number was 1133, his collar (or uniform) number was 157, He was 5ft 9 1/2 inches tall and before he joined the police he was a labourer. He was born  in Mill Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham,

Charles married Jane Emes in Prestbury during 1853, his wedding certificate states that at that time he was stationed at Stanton.

He had 5 daughters and 3 sons and he and his family were moved around a bit during his career

1853 Stanton

1855 Marston

1861 Berkley

1863 Purton

4-6-1863 Promoted to Sergeant

1865 Berkley

1868 Wheatenhurst or Whitminster

1871 Fairford

19-1-1886 Retired and continued to live in Fairford. Superannuated on £43-10-0d per year.

Charles died on 10th October 1890 aged 65.