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Earnest Anderson (1872–1952) was born in Morgan, Alabama, USA and died in Titus, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Earnest DeWitt Anderson 1872–1952

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 25 Feb 1872 · Morgan, Alabama, USA

Died 5 Jan 1952 · Titus, Texas, USA

Father William L Anderson

Mother Mary Jane Hale

Siblings Angeline Palestine Anderson, Desiree M Anderson, Jimmy Anderson, Malissa Adaline Anderson, Mary Etta Anderson, Nettie Elizabeth Anderson, Ola Lee Anderson, Sallie M Anderson, William Winfrey Anderson

Records

1880 United States Federal Census Texas Death Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

William L Anderson

Mary Jane Hale

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Earnest DeWitt Anderson began in 1872 in Morgan, Alabama, USA. In 1880, Earnest DeWitt Anderson resided in Beat 7, Morgan, Alabama, United States. Earnest DeWitt Anderson passed away in 1952 in Titus, Texas, USA.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Death Records Texas Death Index

Life Timeline

1872

Birth of Earnest DeWitt Anderson in Morgan, Alabama, USA

Birth

1880

Earnest DeWitt Anderson resided here in Beat 7, Morgan, Alabama, United States

Residence

1952

Death of Earnest DeWitt Anderson in Titus, Texas, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Earnest Anderson

This ancestor line traces from Sussex, England (1425) to Morgan, Alabama, USA (1872) across 18 generations.

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: Earnest Anderson (1872–1952) was born in Morgan, Alabama, USA and died in Titus, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Earnest in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
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