The death of Dr. Anderson is etched in the history of Navarro County. There was a misunderstanding as to the border line of the Anderson property with that of a neighbor, Mr. William Love. Both men claimed a small strip of land between each survey of their land. Neither would concede. On February 9, 1855, while Dr. Anderson was returning home from a call to a sick friend, he was ambushed near Richland Creek and mortally wounded. Sheriff Buck Berry arrested Colonel William Love for the murder. Love's trial was not held in Corsicana, but rather in Dresden; Love was freed on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
Although Love was free, he never felt quite safe and the following year, he built a new home which, many say, resembled a fort more than it did a home. Many port holes were built on each side of the house. This house which was considered a show place, was high on the ridge and overlooked miles of the surrounding country. Love lived constantly in fear for his life since many threats were made against him.
Sixteen years later, Colonel Love was ambushed near the creek and was shot to death. It was never proven who killed him.
The death of Dr. Anderson is etched in the history of Navarro County. There was a misunderstanding as to the border line of the Anderson property with that of a neighbor, Mr. William Love. Both men claimed a small strip of land between each survey of their land. Neither would concede. On February 9, 1855, while Dr. Anderson was returning home from a call to a sick friend, he was ambushed near Richland Creek and mortally wounded. Sheriff Buck Berry arrested Colonel William Love for the murder. Love's trial was not held in Corsicana, but rather in Dresden; Love was freed on the grounds of insufficient evidence.
Although Love was free, he never felt quite safe and the following year, he built a new home which, many say, resembled a fort more than it did a home. Many port holes were built on each side of the house. This house which was considered a show place, was high on the ridge and overlooked miles of the surrounding country. Love lived constantly in fear for his life since many threats were made against him.
Sixteen years later, Colonel Love was ambushed near the creek and was shot to death. It was never proven who killed him.
Family Members
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Josephine Mary Thankful Anderson Mitchell
1828–1906
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Sarah M. Anderson Newcomb
1841–1932
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Thomas Jefferson Anderson
1843–1874
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William Nicks Anderson Jr
1847–1873
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Alexander Hamilton "Ham" Anderson
1849–1874
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Susanna Louisa "Susan" Anderson Barekman Davis
1851–1934
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Prudence Jane "Prudie" Anderson Patrick
1853–1933
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Dr James Thomas Lee Buchanan Anderson
1855–1920
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