Person:William Anderson (178)

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William ANDERSON
d.8 Apr 1935 Gresham, , OR
m. 1848
  1. James ANDERSONAbt 1849 - 1855
  2. John Logie ANDERSON1850 - 1933
  3. George ANDERSON1855 - 1894
  4. William ANDERSON1859 - 1935
m. Abt 1879
  1. David ANDERSON1880 - 1970
Facts and Events
Name[1] William ANDERSON
Gender Male
Birth[2] 1 Apr 1859 Varna, Stanley Twnshp, Ontario, Canada
Marriage Abt 1879 to Mary FALCONER
Occupation? Farmer
Death[2] 8 Apr 1935 Gresham, , OR


1. William first worked odd jobs when he came to the Red River Valley, about 30 miles from Fargo, North Dakota. He later bought land and farmed successfully, selling and importing horses. Retired to Seattle, Washington.

References
  1. Source (293).
  2. 2.0 2.1 Source (109). (SIN 204. E-mail from Laurel Anderson, Subj: David Anderson Descendants, 24 Jan 2003, <landerso@brg.com>.).
  3.   Source (156). (SIN 247. "First Hand Report Coming From The Roots Of The Old Family Tree Show What Progress Was Made from The First Scratch To the Present Day With The Vergen Soilz of The Red River Valley Of North Dakota", 11/1/1880, David Anderson. A 4-page report of David's and his father's (William's) experiences in settling the Red river Valley of North Dakota. Xerox copy sent by Laurel (Mrs. Mark) Anderson, 1/24/2004. David was Mark's grandfather.).