Charles Beecher was an American preacher and theologian born in 1810. He was part of the prominent Beecher family, which included his brother, the famous preacher Henry Ward Beecher. Charles was known for his strong advocacy of social reform, particularly in the areas of education and abolitionism. He served as a pastor in various congregations and was involved in the Congregationalist church. Beecher also contributed to religious literature and was an influential figure in the 19th-century religious landscape, promoting progressive ideas and moral responsibility within society.