Charles Chewings was born the third son of John Chewings, a pastoralist, and his wife Sarah (née Wall) at Woorkongoree station, near Burra, South Australia. He was educated by a tutor and at Prince Alfred College, Adelaide.
Charles Chewings, the third child of John Chewings, a pastoralist, and Sarah (née Wall), was born at Woorkongoree station near Burra, South Australia. He studied under a tutor and at Prince Alfred College in Adelaide.