Who was Frank Anderson?

Frank Anderson (1904–1977) was born in Texas, USA and died in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States of America. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Frank M Anderson 1904–1977

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 21 Jun 1904 · Texas, USA

Died 25 Dec 1977 · Austin, Travis, Texas, United States of America

Father James Anderson

Mother Mamie Lou Scantlen

Siblings Alice Cornelia Anderson, Emelia Anderson, James Marion Anderson, Jo Fay Anderson, Marie Viola Anderson, May I Anderson, Ores Tilman Anderson, Ray I Anderson, William Colton Coley Anderson

Records

1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Texas Death Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Anderson

Mamie Lou Scantlen

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1904, Frank M Anderson entered the world in Texas, USA, born to james anderson and mamie lou scantlen. Frank M Anderson passed away in 1977 in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States of America.

Sources

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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Death Records Texas Death Index

Life Timeline

1904

Birth of Frank M Anderson in Texas, USA

Birth

1977

Death of Frank M Anderson in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States of America

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frank Anderson

This ancestor line traces from Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina (1803) to Texas (1904) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frank Anderson (1904–1977) was born in Texas, USA and died in Austin, Travis, Texas, United States of America. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Frank 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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