This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelbarberi46 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.britisles.scotland.ans.general/5556/mb.ashx Message Board Post: My great grandfather was Peter Charles born in Philadelphia, PA in 1835 of German immigrants (unknown given names). I have been unsuccessful in finding his baptism record. Can anyone tell me the origins of the German surname CHARLES and if this name was originally spelled this way. Any guidance is appreciated. Regards, Mike Barberi Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.