Charles was born on August 17th, 1851 in Suffolk, Stoke by Nayland. Charles' father was George Cousins and his mother was Elizabeth. His paternal grandparents were James Cousins and Elizabeth Clarender Taylor; his. He was the oldest of two children. He had a sister named Ann. He died, at the age of 74 years, 3 months and 23 days, on December 10th, 1925 in Suffolk, Stoke by Nayland.