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John Anderson 1720

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William Anderson
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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