Son of Sir General Amos. He was allocated 10 acres on Rottnest where he set up a fishing venture in January 1831. This venture failed and he sought a Government appointment - he was posted to Guildford as Assistant Superintendant of Native Tribes in 1834. In 1835 accompanied Stirling and Roe in exploration. He was promoted to Superintendent of Mounted Police. He formed a liaison with Rachel Burrows who was in service to Lady Stirling who had a child by him. The child was adopted by Mrs Charles Boyd. He left for Ireland 28 May 1836 per 'Sally Ann' proposing to return the Colony with stock. Charles died 7 March 1838 in Ireland at his father's home 'Marybro Park' without knowing of the birth of Rachel's daughter.