Who was John Anderson?

John Anderson (1768–1825) was born in Bedford, Virginia, USA and died in Campbell, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Anderson 1768–1825

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 02 May 1768 · Bedford, Virginia, USA

Died 18 Oct 1825 · Campbell, Virginia, USA

Father Jacob Anderson

Mother Mary Polly Nancy Calloway

Siblings Docia Anderson, Elizabeth Calloway Anderson, James Callaway Anderson, Mary Cosand Polly Anderson, Matilda Milly Anderson, Sarah Anderson, William Anderson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Anderson

Mary Polly Nancy Calloway

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Children

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Biography

John Anderson was born in 1768 in Bedford, Virginia, USA, the child of jacob anderson and mary polly nancy calloway. John Anderson passed away in 1825 in Campbell, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of John Anderson in Bedford, Virginia, USA

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1825

Death of John Anderson in Campbell, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Anderson

This ancestor line traces from Augusta, Virginia, British America (1705) to Bedford, Virginia (1768) across 3 generations.

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: John Anderson (1768–1825) was born in Bedford, Virginia, USA and died in Campbell, Virginia, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
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