Who was Franklin Anderson?

Franklin Anderson (1872–1935) was born in Sweetwater, Nolan, Texas and died in Austin, Travis, Texas. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson 1872–1935

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Sep 1872 · Sweetwater, Nolan, Texas

Died 25 May 1935 · Austin, Travis, Texas

Father Francis Marion Frank Anderson

Mother Amanda Rust Smith

Spouse Rose Ella Polk

Children Amanda Maureen Freeman, Bertha Anderson, Carl O Anderson, Dorothy B Anderson, Edwin Anderson, Frank W Anderson, Irene Anderson, James M Anderson, Josephine C Anderson, Millie M Anderson, Zora L Anderson

Siblings Della Anderson, Irene C Anderson, James Marion Anderson Sr, Mary Anderson

Records

1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census Texas Death Index

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Marion Frank Anderson

Amanda Rust Smith

Spouse(s)

Rose Ella Polk

Children

Amanda Maureen Freeman

Biography

In 1872, Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson entered the world in Sweetwater, Nolan, Texas, born to francis marion frank anderson and amanda rust smith. In 1880, Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson resided in Blanco, Blanco, Texas. In 1900, Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson resided in Travis, Texas. Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson married rose ella polk, and had children including amanda maureen freeman, bertha anderson, carl o anderson, dorothy b anderson, edwin anderson, frank w anderson, irene anderson, james m anderson, josephine c anderson, millie m anderson, zora l anderson. Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson passed away in 1935 in Austin, Travis, Texas.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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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 Texas Death Index

Life Timeline

1872

Birth of Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson in Sweetwater, Nolan, Texas

Birth

1880

Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson resided here in Blanco, Blanco, Texas

Residence

1900

Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson resided here in Travis, Texas

Residence

1910

Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson resided here in Sweetwater, Nolan, Texas

Residence

1920

Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson resided here in Dallas, Texas

Residence

1935

Death of Franklin Pierce "Frank" Anderson in Austin, Travis, Texas

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Franklin Anderson

This ancestor line traces from Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina (1803) to Sweetwater, Nolan, Texas (1872) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Franklin Anderson (1872–1935) was born in Sweetwater, Nolan, Texas and died in Austin, Travis, Texas. 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 Franklin 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 3 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.