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John Anderson 1720

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William Anderson
~~~Descendants~~~

William Anderson

Anderson Coat of Arms, Family Crest

Origin of Image Displayed: Scottish

Other Origins: Swedish, Danish, Scottish. German

On the western coast of Scotland and on the Hebrides islands the Anderson family was born among the ancient Dalriadan clans. This name comes from the given name Andrew, which is itself derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning man or manly.

Spelling variations include: Anderson, Andison, Andersonne, Andersoun, Andirsoone, Andresoun, Androson, Andirston, Andrewson and many more.

First found in the Great Glen and Strathspey, where the Anderson family was seated from ancient times.

Some of the first settlers of this name or some of its variants were:

Thomas Anderson, who settled in Virginia in 1634; 
as did Joseph Anderson and Richard Anderson in 1635;
Alester Anderson, who came to New England in 1652.

The Motto Translated: Stand Sure

Second Generation

              2. William Anderson1,2,3 was born in 1750 in County Derry, Ireland.1,2,3,4,5 He immigrated in 1825 to To The United States.1 He died in 1839 in Bealsville, OH.1,2,3 He was buried in 1839 in Old Methodist Cemetary, Bealsville, Ohio.1 He on July 25, 2002 in Data Compiled on Ancestor Chart by Dr H B Anderson.1 He on October 26, 2002 in Jim Anderson.1 He was also known as 1.1 He was christened in Meave Manougher, Ireland.1 He is reference number 1354.1

              William Anderson and Mary Haggerty were married in 1784 in Ireland.1,2,3,4,5 Mary Haggerty1 was born in 1750 in Meave Manougher, Ireland.1 She died in 1836 in Parkwood, PA.1,2,3 She was buried in 1836 in West Union UP Cemetary.1 She is reference number 3805.1

              William Anderson and Mary Haggerty had the following children: