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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

              Fourth Generation

              16. William ANDERSON1,2,3 was born on November 14, 1821 in Parkwood, Indiana Co., PA.1,2,3,4,5 He died on February 2, 1889 in Shelocta, PA.1,2,3,4,5 He was buried in 1889 in UP Cemetery, Shelocta, PA.1 He was also known as 3.1 He is reference number 534.1

              Elizabeth LOGAN1,2,3 was born in 1798 in Ireland.1,2,3 She died on June 22, 1871 in Parkwood, PA.1,2,3 She was buried in 1871 in West Union UP Cemetery, Shelocta, Indiana Co., PA.1 She is reference number 1130.1

              William ANDERSON and Elizabeth LOGAN had the following children: