Charles E. Patton

Charles Patton is a graduate of the University of Middle Tennessee with a major in History and a minor in English. After graduation from college he served in the military as a Naval Officer and Pilot for several years. After the military he worked in Industry as an Engineer and Plant Manager for many years and presently works in local government.

Charles became familiar with the Formy-Duval legend in 1984 when he moved to Lake Waccamaw, NC. He has become well acquainted with the descendents of the Formy-Duvals and they have shared with him their many stories that were handed down from generation to generation about their illustrious ancestor's history and dramatic escape from Haiti.

Charles has previously written a non-fiction book about the Battle of New Orleans, called Chalmette, published by the Hickory Tales Publishing Co. out of Bowling Green, Ky.

Charles, his wife Sylvia, and Velcro the cat live at Lake Waccamaw, NC.