Charles James Carey (7 May 1838 – 14 March 1891) was a

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officer who rose to the rank of captain and won medals for his service during the

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and the Second Opium War.

Early life

Carey was born on 7 May 1838, the fourth son of De Vic Carey of Le Vallon, Guernsey. According to ''The Star'' of Guernsey, the Careys were one of that island's most "distinguished and oldest families".

Career

Carey passed his Royal Navy examination in seamanship in April 1856. He served on , a 70-gun ship of the line commanded by Captain

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. From January 1858, Carey served on under Captain Sir Robert M'Clure when the ship was engaged in the capture of Canton during the Second Opium War. Carey was promoted to acting-lieutenant in 1857 for his conduct during that engagement. His promotion was confirmed in 1858 and he served on in the Mediterranean. Carey was promoted to commander on 4 August 1868 and retired with the rank of captain on 4 August 1883.

Personal life

Carey married Augusta Colebrook Miller, eldest daughter of the late James Miller MD, of

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, London, on 18 March 1879."Married", ''The Star'', Guernsey, 18 March 1879. British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 4 September 2015. The couple had no children. Their home in Guernsey was Calais House.

Death

Carey died 14 March 1891, at Totteridge House,"Deaths", ''The Hampshire Advertiser County Newspaper'', 18 March 1891, p. 2. British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 4 September 2015. the home of his brother-in-law Spencer H. Curtis in

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, north London."Obituary", ''The Star'', Guernsey, 17 March 1891. British Newspaper Archive. Retrieved 3 September 2015. He is buried at St Andrew's church, Totteridge.

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Charles James Carey (18381891)

1838 births 1891 deaths Royal Navy officers St Andrew's church, Totteridge People from the Bailiwick of Guernsey

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