Biographical Sketch of W. T. Anderson, Lafayette County, Missouri >From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo. Historical Company, 1881. ********************************************************************** W. T. Anderson, livery and sale stable, postoffice, Odessa; son of J. E. and Elizabeth Anderson, was born in Campbell county, Va., July 28, 1831. Came to Missouri with his father in 1837, his mother having died at the home place. The greater part of his early life was passed on a farm. In 1853, April 28th, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Lee, of this county. Their union is blessed with five children: Mrs. P. M. Armstrong, Anna, Katie, Nellie and Jennie. In 1874, he was elected justice of the peace of Sniabar township, and re-elected in 1878, showing conclusively the estimation of his fellow citizens, with reference to his ability to administer justice. In 1879 he moved to Odessa, where he has since re- sided, engaged in the livery business. He has established a reputation of square and honorable dealing, and enjoys his full share of public patronage. Mr. Anderson is a member of the A. F. & A. M., and also of the Presbyterian 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: Joe Miller Penny (Eisenbarger) Harrell ====================================================================