[1][2] Born in Bellingham, Northumberland, he contributed to journals of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne.
It discussed the "chief" four clans in the area (the Charltons, Robsons, Dodds and Mylborne), and is an introduction to the subject of the Border Reivers.
To "Archaeologia aeliana, or, Miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity" – Published by the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne - 1861.
New series, Volume V, Printed by William Dodd, Number 6 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne: Sold by J Q Forster, Clayton Street, 1861[4] This included articles entitled :- This book, alternatively titled "or Miscellaneous tracts relating to antiquity" – Published by the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne - 1865.
New series, Volume VI, Printed by William Dodd, Number 6 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne: Sold by J Q Forster, Clayton Street, 1865[5] This included articles entitled :- All are described in the index as being written by Dr. Charlton and above each paper by Edward Charlton M.D.