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Mary Lee Anderson 1897–1986

Public Tree Person

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Anderson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 1 APR 1897 · Alabama
Died 9 NOV 1986 · Gary, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America
Father Jack Anderson
Mother Mary Ann Barnett
Spouse Alexander Sneed
Children William A Sneed
Siblings Douglass Anderson, Effie Anderson, Essie Anderson, Jack Anderson Jr, James Anderson, Joseph Anderson, Lucian Anderson, Marion D Anderson, Rayman Anderson, Stella Anderson

Researchers connected through Mary Anderson 1897–1986

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Biography

In 1897, Mary Lee Anderson entered the world in Alabama, born to jack anderson and mary ann barnett. Mary Lee Anderson married alexander sneed, and had children including william a sneed. Mary Lee Anderson passed away in 1986 in Gary, Lake County, Indiana, United States of America.

Sources

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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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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017

  7. 7
    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

  8. 8
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  9. 9
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  10. 10
    Marriage Records Alabama, Select Marriage Indexes

  11. 11
    City Directory U.S. City Directories

  12. 12
    Record Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011

  13. 13
    Record Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966

Life Timeline

1897
Birth of Mary Lee Anderson in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
Birth
1897
Birth of Mary Lee Anderson in Alabama
Birth
1897
Birth of Mary Lee Anderson in Alabama
Birth
1897
Birth of Mary Lee Anderson in Alabama
Birth
1897
Birth of Mary Lee Anderson in Alabama
Birth
1897
Birth of Mary Lee Anderson in Alabama
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1897
Birth of Mary Lee Anderson in Alabama
Birth
1897
Birth of Mary Lee Anderson in Alabama
Birth
1900
Mary Lee Anderson resided here in Oakland, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Residence
1910
Mary Lee Anderson resided here in Oakland, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Residence
1920
Mary Lee Anderson resided here in St Florian, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
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1930
Mary Lee Anderson resided here
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1935
Mary Lee Anderson resided here in Gary, Lake, Indiana
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1939
Mary Lee Anderson resided here in Gary, Indiana, USA
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1940
Mary Lee Anderson resided here in Calumet, Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Residence
1986
Death of Mary Lee Anderson in Gary, Lake, Indiana, USA
Death
1986
Death of Mary Lee Anderson in Gary, Indiana
Death
1986
Death of Mary Lee Anderson in Gary, Indiana
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Anderson

This ancestor line traces from Alabama (1835) to Alabama (1897) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Anderson (1897–1986) was born in Alabama and died in Gary, Lake County, Indiana, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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.

Mary Anderson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Lee Anderson PTP
1897–1986
Alabama
Parents
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Grandparents
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Mary Anderson's Descendants

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Mary Lee Anderson PTP 1897–1986