BIO:  Joseph W. Anderson, York County, PA

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History of York County, Pennsylvania.  John Gibson, Historical Editor.
Chicago: F. A. Battey Publishing Co., 1886.
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Part II, Biographical Sketches, Hopewell Township, Pg 111

JOSEPH W. ANDERSON, son of Joseph R. and Elizabeth (Wilson) Anderson, of York 
County, Penn., was born February 5, 1837, in Fawn Township, York County.  He 
lived on the farm with his parents until 1871, receiving his education at the 
public schools of the township.  February 23, 1871, he was married to Louisa 
Gemmill, daughter of Benjamin Gemmill, of Fawn Township.  They have three 
children:  Marion E., Howard Wilson and Joseph Ray.  Mr. Anderson purchased his 
present farm of 202 acres in 1870, and has resided there ever since, dealing in 
phosphates in connection with farming.  He and his wife belong to the 
Presbyterian Church of Hopewell Center.