The waterway theme continues in the Javens family - Charles' uncle Philip Javens (1811-1876) can be found moored in Fall Ings Lock, Wakefield, on board his vessel 'True Blue' alongside his son Philip Finney Javens Sr. (1845-1931) aboard his vessel 'Tyne'. In 1871 the latter was Mate aboard 'Humber' in Myton, Hull, and in 1879 was master of 'Industry' plying the Barnsley Canal out of Wakefield.
Charles' parents were James Javens and Elizabeth Rushby.