CHARLES H. PRIDE, Webster County, was born November 23, 1839, in Logan County, Ky. He is a son of James S. and Eliza (Crawford) Pride. The father was born in Tennessee, but now resides in Union County. The mother was born in North Carolina. She departed this life in May, 1849. Our subject was reared on his father's farm, where he remained until the age of thirteen, at which time he commenced to learn the blacksmiths' trade, which he has since followed with good success. He is regarded by good judges and experts, as the best horse-shoer in the State. In 1864 he removed to Clay, where he has since resided, and where he owns a comfortable residence. He is an earnest advocate of the temperance cause, and is one of the enterprising mechanics and respected citizens of the town and county. He was married, in 1861, to Mary J. Potts, of Union County, Ky.; she died in March, 1878, leaving seven children—four sons and three daughters: Sarah I. Pride, J. C. Pride, H. L. Pride, Thomas M. Pride, C. W. Pride, A. L. Pride and E. B. Pride. He was next married, in October, 1878, to Miss Susan A. Rigsby, also a native of Union County, Ky. Two sons have blessed their union: Miles Ira Pride and Cleo Ray Pride. Mr. and Mrs. Pride are members of the United Baptist Church.
Source: J. H. Battle, W. H. Perrin, & G. C. Kniffin. Kentucky. A History of the State. Louisville, KY, Chicago, IL: Battey, 1885. Page 1046.