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John Anderson 1720

&
William Anderson
~~~Descendants~~~

Henry Miller 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

Fifth Generation

              66. Henry Miller Anderson1,2,3,4,5 was born on March 15, 1860.1,2,3,4,5 He died on May 26, 1937.1,2,3,4,5 He is reference number 1566.1

              Henry Miller Anderson and Clara Peddicord were married in 1908.1,2

              Clara Peddicord1,2,3 was the daughter of Jackson Peddicord and was born on November 9, 1864.1,2,3
              She died on November 12, 1932.1,2,3 She is reference number 31.1

              Henry Miller Anderson and Clara Peddicord had the following children:


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                Margaret Anderson1,4,5 was born on January 16, 1899 in Barnesboro, PA.1,4,5 She died on February 9, 1973 in buried Oakland Cemetary.1,4,5 She is reference number 3307.1

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                Ford Anderson.