Charles Holding was the son of William Holding (1837) and Mary and was born in Hindley in 1861. In 1871 he was living in Ladies Lane, Hindley. In 1881 he was living in the household of his grandfather James at 9 Elliott Street in Hindley, and working as apprentice to a mechanical draughtsman. Not traced in any census since 1881.

Sources
• 1. 1871 Census. Ladies Lane, Hindley. Charles Holding. Son. Age 10. Scholar. Born Hindley. • 2. 1881 Census. 9 Elliott St, Hindley. Charles Holding. Grandson. Age 20. Apprentice to Mechanical Draughtsman. Born Hindley.