Biographical Sketch of James Anderson, Platte Township, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** James Anderson, farmer, section 2, postoffice Frazer; was born in East Tennessee, June 5, 1813, and moved from his native state to Indiana, where he lived a short time. July 15, 1839, he came to this county, which has since been his home. He owns a farm of 222 acres. He married Miss F. Brown on March 25, 1830. She was born in East Tennessee, Dec- ember 2, 1814. They have two children living: Jane, born February 12, 1831 and Jesse N., born May 6, 1836. They have lost two children: Mary and Fanny. Mr. Anderson and wife are members of the Missionary Baptist Church. J. N., son of the above, was born in Indiana, May 6, 1836, and came with his parents to Missouri in 1839. He was raised a farmer, and has followed this calling as an occupation. He owns a farm of 107 1/2 acres. He has held various township offices, and has always taken a deep interest in educational matters. He married Miss Martha E. Hudd- leston on April 8, 1855. She was born in Buchanan County, April 25, 1839. To them have been born nine children: Edward C., born February 1, 1856; Mary M., born May 21, 1858; James B., born November 19, 1860; William D., born February 9, 1863; Jesse N., born September 18, 1865; Fanny Jane, born September 7, 1868; Martha A., born April 10, 1871; Hiram M., born September 24, 1873; and Charles S., born February 12, 1876. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are members of the Methodist Church. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================