Extract from the 1870 Census:
Name: Charles Pettis
Age in 1870: 14
Estimated birth year: 1856
Birthplace: New York
Race: white
Sex: male
Relation to head-of-house: son
Home in 1870: Washington, Franklin, Iowa
Occupation: at home
Siblings living at home: none
Census place: Washington, Franklin, Iowa; Roll: M593_392; Page: 407; Image: 380
Date: 23 Jun 1870

Extract from the 1880 Census:
Name: Charles Pettis
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: 1855
Birthplace: New York
Race: white
Sex: male
Relationship to head-of-household: son
Home in 1880: Marion, Franklin, Iowa
Marital status: single
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: Scotland
Occupation: herding cattle
Census place: Marion, Franklin, Iowa; Roll: T9_340; Family History Film: 1254340; Page: 446.3000; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 0498
Date: 19 Jun 1880

Extract from the 1900 Census:
Name: Charles W Pettis
Age at last birthday: 44
Date of birth: Apr 1856
Birthplace: New York
Race: white
Sex: male
Relationship to head-of-house: head
Home in 1900: Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Marital status: married
Number of years of marriage: 14
Able to read, write and speak English: yes
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Farm or home: farm
Home owned or rented: owned
Mortgage: yes
Occupation: farmer
Months not employed: 0
Census place: Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Roll: T623 1788; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 33
Date: 13 Jun 1900

Extract from the 1910 Census:
Name: Charles W Pettis
Age in 1910: 54
Estimated birth year: 1856
Birthplace: New York
Race: white
Sex: male
Home in 1910: Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Marital status: married
Number of years of present marriage: 24
Able to speak English: yes
Able to read and write: yes
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Home owned or rented: owned; has mortgage
Occupation: farmer
Type of industry: own farm
Salary or wage worker: working on own account
Census place: Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Series: T624; Roll: 1710; Page: 253B; Enumeration District: 59; Part: 1; Line: 19
Date: 15 Apr 1910

Extract from the 1920 Census:
Name: Chas W Pettis
Age: 63
Estimated birth year: 1857
Birthplace: New York
Race: white
Sex: male
Relationship to head of house: head
Home in 1920: Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Address: farm
Marital status: married
Able to speak English: yes
Able to read and write: yes
Able to read and write: yes
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Home owned or rented: owned; has mortgage
Occupation: farmer
Type of industry: general farm
Salary or wage worker: working on own account
Census place: Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1984; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 458
Date: 22 Jan 1920

Article from the "Leader" of Eau Claire, Wisconsin dated 15 Jul 1926:
Charles Pettis,
Fairchild, Seeks
Assembly Seat
Charles Pettis, of Fairchild, yesterday announced his candidacy for assemblyman from the 10th district to succeed Chris Saugen, on an independent ticket.
Mr. Pettis has been a resident of Eau Claire county for 40 years and for half of that time was a member of the county board. He has for 30 years been active in public service in the town of Fairchild, and was for six years a member of the county Road and Bridge committee.

Obituary:
Old Pioneer succumbs to heart failure after the shock of son's tragic death
Charles Wilford Pettis was born at North Horwith, New York, April 27, 1854, and passed away early Sunday morning while peacefully sleeping in his bed at home, December 15, 1929. His wife was beside him when he passed away. His heart had been weak for several years and the shock he received when his son, George, was killed two weeks ago, was more than he could stand.
His early life was spent in Iowa. On March 21, 1888, he was united in marriage to Ella Arminda Pettis at Fairchild. Ten children were born to them, six boys: George, Carl, Floyd, Harlow, Earl, and Jueldean; four girls: Edith, Marie, Doris and Olive. George preceded his father to the grave two weeks before. Besides his wife and nine children, he leaves to mourn his loss, 16 grandchildren, all of whom he dearly loved and who, in return, loved their grandfather.
Charlie was a well read man, with a good education and years of experience. He loved to delve into political adventures and he like nothing better than a good interesting debate. In 1896, he was elected assessor for the town of Fairchild and served two years. He was school clerk in the Rabensdorf school district for several years; served as town clerk two years and was chairman of the town of Fairchild 20 years. He served on the road and bridge committee of Eau Claire county several years. He had been a member of the Modern Woodmen for over 30 years. All of his sons were members, of which he was justly proud. The funeral activities were held at the M.E. church, Friday afternoon, December 20, the Rev. Charles Brown, pastor of the church, officiating.

Obituary from the "Leader" of Eau Claire, Wisconsin dated 18 Dec 1929:
Charles Pettis
Charles Pettis, 73 years of age, died Sunday morning at his home in the Town of Fairchild. He was a resident of the county for more than forty years and for twenty years he represented his township on the County Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Pettis had been in failing health, but it is believed the accidental death of his son, George, in a hunting accident about two weeks ago, hastened the end.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 o'clock at the Fairchild M. E. church.

Obituary from the "Leader" of Eau Claire, Wisconsin dated 18 Dec 1929:
Charles Pettis
Charles Pettis, 73 years of age, died Sunday morning at his home in the Town of Fairchild. He was a resident of the county for more than forty years and for twenty years he represented his township on the County Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Pettis had been in failing health, but it is believed the accidental death of his son, George, in a hunting accident about two weeks ago, hastened the end.
Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home and at 2:30 o'clock at the Fairchild M. E. church.

He married 21 Mar 1888 in Fairchild, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. his first cousin, Ella Arminda Pettis.