"Local relatives have received word of the death of Charles Anderson, 93, of Milpitas, CA. He passed away Dec. 9, 1985. Services were held Dec. 13 with burial at Oakmont Memorial Park. The family moved from Iowa to California in the 1940s.

He is survived by his wife Gladys; four children:

Merle of Morgan Hill, CA

Joe of Danville, CA

Alma Berg of San Leandro, CA

Marilyn Davies of Greenville, SC

10 grandchildren

5 great grandchildren

three sisters: Bertha Hendershott and Bernice Thomsen, both of Ogden, Iowa and Nellie Mengel of Paton, Iowa.

Mrs. Anderson's address is 120 West Dixon Landing; R.D. No. 75; Milpitas, CA 95035."

Source: Jefferson Herald, Thursday, January 16, 1985

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Charles grew up in Greene County, Iowa near numerous family members as two of his mother's sisters (Emma Hansen and Nellie Rapp) and Charles' first cousins also lived in Greene County.

Charles was the second of ten children born to Samuel C. and Mary (Jenkins) Anderson: Sadie, Charles, Mabel, Roy, Louis, Nellie, Bertha, Wilbur, Bernice and Lester (who died in infancy).

Charles served in the US Army from Feb. 15, 1918 to May 29, 1919. He was described as short with a medium build, gray eyes and light brown hair.

He married Gladys Fiscus on January 24, 1920 in Polk County, Iowa. They had four children: Merle, Alma, Joe and Marilyn.

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1900 United States Federal Census

Home in 1900: Junction, Greene, Iowa

Father: Samuel C Anderson b. Illinois; Mother: Mary J Anderson b. Illinois

Household Members:

Samuel C Anderson 37 and Mary J Anderson 28

Sadie Anderson 9

Charlie Anderson 7

Mabel Anderson 5

Roy Anderson 3

Louis Anderson 1

1910 United States Federal Census

Home in 1910: Washington, Greene, Iowa

Able to Read and Write: Yes

Household Members:

Samuel C Anderson 46 and Mary Anderson 38

Sadie Anderson 19

Charles Anderson 17 (farm laborer)

Mabel Anderson 15

Roy Anderson 13

Lewis Anderson 11

Nellie Anderson 9

Bertha Anderson 7

Wilbur Anderson 4

1920 United States Federal Census

Home in 1920: Washington Twp, Greene County, Iowa

Household Members:

Samuel C Anderson 55 and Mary E Anderson 47

Charles E Anderson 27 (farmer)

Roy W Anderson 23

Lewis W Anderson 21

Nellie Anderson 18

Bertha M Anderson 16

Wilbur W Anderson 13

Bernice M Anderson 9

1930 United States Federal Census

Home in 1930: Washington, Greene, Iowa

Age at First Marriage: 27

Veteran: Yes (WWII)

Household Members:

Charles E Anderson 37 (farmer) and Gladys E Anderson 34

Merles W Anderson 9

Alma A Anderson 6

Joe S Anderson 4

Wilton Killan 21 (hired man)

Vera T Hansen 18 (cousin)

1940 United States Federal Census

Home in 1940: Washington, Greene, Iowa

Highest Grade Completed: 8th grade

Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 70; Weeks Worked in 1939: 52

Household Members:

Charles Anderson 41 (farmer) and Gladys Anderson 44

Merrel Anderson 19

Edna Anderson 16

Joe Sam Anderson 14

Maryln Anderson 4

California, Death Index, 1940-1997

Name: Charles Ellsworth Anderson

Birth Date: 2 Oct 1892 in Illinois

Death Date: 9 Dec 1985 in Santa Clara

Mother's Maiden Name: Jenkins

Spouse: Gladys Fiscus Anderson

Children:

Merle Wilbur Anderson (March 25, 1921 - May 7, 2012)

Alma Aletha Anderson Berg (April 23, 1923 - April 6, 2012)

Joe Samuel Anderson (June 3, 1925 - September 21, 2014)

Marilyn Jean Anderson Davis