Yolo County CA Archives Biographies.....Anderson, John B. 1863 - 
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Author: Tom Gregory

JOHN B. ANDERSON

    Across the ocean and over the trackless deserts the tide of emigration
always has drifted toward the setting sun. Several generations of the Anderson
family have lived in the new world, and George and Mary A. (Freeland) Anderson,
were both natives of Canada, but they descended from Scotch and Irish
progenitors who had left their old homes for the unknown possibilities across
the great sea. It was natural that John B. Anderson, who was born in 1863 at
Shanly, Ontario, the home of his father, George, one hundred miles from
Montreal, should feel the call of the west, and in responding to the nameless
fascination it exerted over him should come to the shores of the Pacific in his
search for a permanent location. Nor did he travel the entire distance in one
journey, for in 1888 he stopped at White Pine, Nev., and entered the employ of
the Eberhart Mining Company, an English corporation, for whom he worked about
three and one-half years.

    Coming to California in 1892, Mr. Anderson arrived at San Francisco without
any definite idea as to his future location. Being a stranger, he had no friends
to consult in reference to desirable points for employment and for settlement.
By chance, as he was standing on the street one day, he heard two men talking
about the village of Davis and they described Yolo county in glowing terms. The
description interested him and he decided to investigate for himself, the result
being that he became a permanent citizen of the county. Nor has he had reason to
regret the happy coincidence which led to his settlement here, for he has
prospered in this community and has become a highly honored and influential
citizen.

    After having worked for the Anderson Bros., in their almond orchard, Mr.
Anderson hired out for one year on the Greene ranch. Next he entered the employ
of McFarland, Smith & Co., dealers in general merchandise in Davis, and later
bought out the proprietors of the establishment, which he conducted as the Davis
cash store, the largest general merchandise establishment in Davis. His
continuance in business terminated in February of 1910, when he sold the store
to P. S. Marshall, and he in turn sold to Rummelsburg & Bierbaum, the present
proprietors. Among the farmers he not only built up a large trade, but won a
high standing through unvarying integrity and uprightness in all transactions.

    Before the local bank was established, he handled large amounts of money for
farmers of the neighborhood and built up a banking business of considerable
importance. Much of this was for accommodation and brought no returns
financially, but it gave him the confidence of his customers, and in no instance
did he betray any trust reposed in him. Like the majority of the residents of
the county, he has owned considerable property here, and at one time he had
twenty-six town lots near the state farm, but these he has sold.

    The first marriage of Mr. Anderson took place in 1899 and united him with
Miss Alvina C. Henning, who was born in Solano county, this state, and died in
Yolo county in 1905, leaving an only son, George F. In 1908 Mr. Anderson was
again married, this time being united with Miss Minnie Campbell, who was born in
Missouri, but has been a resident of California from early life. One daughter,
Helen C., blesses this union. Various fraternal organizations receive the
allegiance and aid of Mr. Anderson, who enjoys the insurance privileges of the
Woodmen, as well as the social opportunities afforded by identification with the
Masons, the Knights of Pythias and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. With
his wife he has been connected with the local chapter of the Eastern Star, as
well as the charities and civic helpfulness for which the Rebekahs are well known.


Additional Comments:
Extracted from

HISTORY OF YOLO COUNTY CALIFORNIA
WITH
Biographical Sketches
OF
The Leading Men and Women of the County Who Have Been Identified With Its Growth
and Development From the Early Days to the Present

HISTORY BY
TOM GREGORY
AND OTHER WELL KNOWN WRITERS
ILLUSTRATED COMPLETE IN ONE VOLUME

HISTORIC RECORD COMPANY
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA [1913]




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