History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1161

Charles D. Rand, foreman in the paint department of Thompson & Hayward's
carriage works. Mr. R. was born in Portland, Me., July 8, 1849, where he
lived until he was twenty-six years of age; he also learned his trade of
his father Joseph M. Rand, in the latter city, who was a general painter,
including ship painting, etc. Mr. C.D. Rand has a thorough knowledge of
all branches of the business. He went from Maine to Omro, Wis., arriving
in March, 1875, and immediately engaged with his present employers, who
were there doing business. Mr. R. does his work by contract; has thirty-
five men under his supervision. He was married in Omro, Wis., March 4,
1876, to Miss Allie E. Reed, who was born in Omro; they have one son, named
George C. Rand.