Notes for Charles Madera

Notes for Charles Madera

!US Census 1850 (5 November) Iowa, Des Moines Co., 1 Ward City of Burlington, Roll M432_183, Page 477B/478, lines 36-42/1-4: Charles Madera (b. 1806 - 44 - in VA - Occ: Clerk) married to Rebecca (b. 1808 - 42 - in VA). Children listed are: Samuel (son b. 1829 - 21 - in VA); Joseph (son b. 1830 - 20 - in VA); Ellen (dau b. 1832 - 18 - in VA); William (son b. 1834 - 16 - in IA); Susan (dau b. 1841 - 9 - in IA); Edgar (son b. 1842 - 8 - in IA); Sheppherd (son b. 1845 - 5 - in IA); Fredrick (son b. 1847 - 3 - in IA); and George (son b. May 1850 - 6/12 - in IA)

!US Census 1860 (6 August) Iowa, Des Moines Co., Flint River Township, Roll M653_319, Sheet 236, Page B, House No. 1685, Lines 21-24: Rebecca Madera (b. 1815 - 45 - in VA - Property Value $2400 + $200). Children listed (born in IA) are: Susan (dau b. 1842 - 18); Edgar (son b. 1843 - 17 - Occ: Farm Hand); Sheperd (son b. 1846 - 14); Frederick (son b. 1848 - 12); and George (son b. 1850 - 10). ALSO LISTED are: Samuel Wilson (son b. 1829 - 31 - in VA - Occ: Teamster); and Joseph Wilson (son b. 1832 - 28 - in VA - Occ: Farmer)

He was a store operator and a Judge of the Probate Court, County Treasurer, and Collector.