Charlie Anderson came from Kingston, Minnesota to Barnes County in the early 1900s. Five of his nieces and nephews followed him here, the first being Anna, born August 4, 1886. She married Charles R. Anderson of Svea Township and this couple had three children: Russell, Warren and Donald.
Anna sent for her brother Oscar Anderson, born July 7, 1900 and he married Mabel Irvin. They raised two children, Ralph and Linda.
Herman Anderson, a nephew of Charlie, born March 8, 1884, married Ida Benson and they had two children, Helmer and Lillian.
Victor Anderson, born November 4, 1896, married Alma Moen of Plaza, North Dakota, and their children are Vernon and Clarence.
John Anderson, born February 18, 1902, married Mildred Anderson and their children were Arthur and Jon.
Only Anna and Victor survive of the five brothers and sisters.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 16