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John Anderson 1720

&

William Anderson

~~~ Descendants ~~~


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

            115. David Nelson ANDERSON1,2,3,4,5 was born on July 23, 1869 in South Bend, Armstrong Co., PA.1,4,5 He died on February 16, 1941 in Aspinwall, PA.1,2,3 He was buried in 1941 in South Bend Cemetery, Indiana Co., PA.1 He is reference number 1636.1

            Maud Mathilda MEYERS1,2,3 was born on September 8, 1877 in Elrod.1,2,3 She died on July 1, 1952.1,2,3 She is reference number 72.1 David Nelson ANDERSON and Maud Mathilda MEYERS had the following children: