CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON (18341892). Charles Haddon Spurgeon was born on June 19, 1834 just ten days after the great William Carey died in India.Because of economic conditions the young Spurgeon was sent to live with his grandparents at the age of 18 months. His grandfather, James Spurgeon, ministered to the church at Stambourne for 54 years.harles Haddon Spurgeon was born on June 19, 1834 just ten days after the great William Carey died in India.