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Charley Maddison

Son of Colonel Maddison, a young boy at Mellish Park.

minor

Also known as Charles

First appearance: vi rejected and accepted

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CMColonel MaddisonSHStephen Hargra…AFAurora FloydTBTalbot BulstrodeJCJames ConyersCMCharley Maddison

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See Charley Maddison in vi rejected and accepted