Mr. Anderson was born in Hampshire county, West Virginia, December 18, 1825. He came to Henry county, Iowa, in 1855. Here he married his wife who survives him, Miss Mary E. Curtis [sic: Carter], Oct. 15, 1858. This couple have had seven children, six now living: Gertrude, the wife of Harry Harrison, Wiley, who lives at Toulon, Ill., Mrs. Lula Colclough, of this city, Mrs. Dr. Teter, of Winfield, Miss Stella and Miss Maud, who live at home.
For many years Mr. Anderson devoted his time raising fine stock, then run a meat market in this city. He was a man highly esteemed for his generous, whole-souled nature, and the intelligent interest he always displayed in public affairs. Mr. Anderson was a good friend, a genial companion, an estimable man. He was one of Henry county's oldest citizen's. All of his children were born and raised here, and here he has lived for more than forty years. He will be missed by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
["Mount Pleasant Daily News", Saturday, 18 February 1899, Page 1]
1852 census of New London township, Henry County, Iowa with wife Rachel.
Two daughters from this marriage, Martha R., and Elmira.
Mr. Anderson was born in Hampshire county, West Virginia, December 18, 1825. He came to Henry county, Iowa, in 1855. Here he married his wife who survives him, Miss Mary E. Curtis [sic: Carter], Oct. 15, 1858. This couple have had seven children, six now living: Gertrude, the wife of Harry Harrison, Wiley, who lives at Toulon, Ill., Mrs. Lula Colclough, of this city, Mrs. Dr. Teter, of Winfield, Miss Stella and Miss Maud, who live at home.
For many years Mr. Anderson devoted his time raising fine stock, then run a meat market in this city. He was a man highly esteemed for his generous, whole-souled nature, and the intelligent interest he always displayed in public affairs. Mr. Anderson was a good friend, a genial companion, an estimable man. He was one of Henry county's oldest citizen's. All of his children were born and raised here, and here he has lived for more than forty years. He will be missed by a large circle of friends and neighbors.
["Mount Pleasant Daily News", Saturday, 18 February 1899, Page 1]
1852 census of New London township, Henry County, Iowa with wife Rachel.
Two daughters from this marriage, Martha R., and Elmira.
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