Charles was apparently staying with the family of his future wife during the 1880 Census.
LDS 1880 United States Census and National Index
Census Place: Adams, Dallas, Iowa
Source: FHL Film 1254335 National Archives Film T9-0335 Page 347D
Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace
James BROWN Self M M W 48 OH Occ: Farmer Fa: MD Mo: OH
Ann BROWN Wife F M W 35 IL Occ: Keeping House Fa: OH Mo: IN
Jennie BROWN Dau F S W 16 IL Occ: Attends School Fa: OH Mo: IL
Mary BROWN Dau F S W 14 IL Occ: Attends School Fa: OH Mo: IL
Clara BROWN Dau F S W 12 IA Occ: Attends School Fa: OH Mo: IL
Malone BROWN Son M S W 8 IA Fa: OH Mo: IL
Charles BROWN Son M S W 6 IA Fa: OH Mo: IL
Leona BROWN Dau F S W 2 IA Fa: OH Mo: IL
Charles HARRISON Other M S W 25 IA Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: OH Mo: OH
William BROWN Other M W 50 OH Occ: Farm Laborer Fa: MD Mo: OH