Charles Lutwidge was the eldest of his parents three boys, having two elder sisters Fanny, born in 1828, and Elizabeth, born in 1830. Charles was baptised on 11 July 1832 in his father's church and grew up in a strict Christian household.
Charles Lutwidge ay ang pinakamatanda ng kanyang mga magulang ng tatlong Boys, pagkakaroon ng dalawang matanda madre puwit, ipinanganak sa 1828, at Elizabeth, ipinanganak sa 1830. Charles ay baptised sa 11 Hulyo 1832 sa kanyang ama simbahan at lumago sa isang mahigpit na Kristiyano sambahayan.