Who was Matthew Anderson?

Matthew Anderson (1703–1786) was born in Gold Mine, Hanover, Virginia, United States and died in Albemarle, Virginia, United States. 9 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 29 generations of this lineage.

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Matthew Anderson 1703–1786

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 21 Apr 1703 · Gold Mine, Hanover, Virginia, United States

Died 22 May 1786 · Albemarle, Virginia, United States

Father Thomas Anderson

Mother Mary Elizabeth Harris Overton

Siblings 99 99, Ann Anderson, Bartelot Garland Anderson Rbtceci, Caroline Anderson, Charity Anderson, Charles Anderson, David Overton Anderson, Dianna Charity Anderson, Dianna Charity Massey Mmmm, Dina Anderson, Elizabeth Poindexter, Garland Anderson, James Anderson, James Grant Anderson, Jane Anderson, Jannet Anderson, John Anderson, John W Anderson, Judith Anderson, Matthew Anderson, Nathaniel Anderson, Richard Anderson, Robert Gold Mine Anderson, Robert Anderson, Robert Thomas Anderson Rbtcec, Samuel Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Susannah Massey Anderson Iirbtcecil, Susannah Massie Poindexter, Thomas Anderson, Thomas Beverly Anderson

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Anderson

Mary Elizabeth Harris Overton

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1703, Matthew Anderson entered the world in Gold Mine, Hanover, Virginia, United States, born to thomas anderson and mary elizabeth harris overton. Matthew Anderson passed away in 1786 in Albemarle, Virginia, United States.

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1703

Birth of Matthew Anderson in Gold Mine, Hanover, Virginia, United States

Birth

1786

Death of Matthew Anderson in Albemarle, Virginia, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Matthew Anderson

This ancestor line traces from Barmont, Mehun Sur Yevre, Berry, France (1025) to Gold Mine, Hanover, Virginia, USA (1703) across 29 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Matthew Anderson (1703–1786) was born in Gold Mine, Hanover, Virginia, United States and died in Albemarle, Virginia, United States. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Matthew 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 29 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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