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Joseph Woodson Anderson 1862–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 JAN 1862

Birth Location: Meedan, Tennessee

Death Date: 15 Oct 1921

Death Location: Minerva, Milam County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Anderson

Mother: Lucy Richardson

Spouse(s): Mary Lawler

Children(s): John Anderson

The story of Joseph Woodson Anderson began in 1862 in Meedan, Tennessee. In 1880, Joseph Woodson Anderson resided in District 16, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA. In 1900, Joseph Woodson Anderson resided in Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA. Joseph Woodson Anderson married Mary Isabel Molly Lawler, and had children including John Henderson Anderson. Joseph Woodson Anderson passed away in 1921 in Minerva, Milam County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Woodson Anderson began in 1862 in Meedan, Tennessee.
  • In 1880, Joseph Woodson Anderson resided in District 16, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph Woodson Anderson resided in Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA.
  • Joseph Woodson Anderson married Mary Isabel Molly Lawler, and had children including John Henderson Anderson.
  • Joseph Woodson Anderson passed away in 1921 in Minerva, Milam County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Anderson
1834–1905
Birth Location: Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA
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Lucy Richardson
1835–1903
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Lawler
1860–1933
Birth Location: Henderson County, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

John Anderson
1888–1948
Birth Location: Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA
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Joseph Anderson's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Anderson
1862–1921
Birth Place: Meedan, Tennessee
Parents
John Connally Anderson
1834–1905
Hardeman County, Tennessee, USA
Lucy (Jane) Richardson
1835–1903
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
George (W) Richardson
1805–1880
Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Alice) Green
1815–1880
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1782–1872
Mary Beck
1787–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Richardson
1765–1797
Mary Terrel
1735–1839
Jacob Beck
1739–1826
Mary Winkler
1751–1822

Joseph Anderson's Descendants

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Joseph (Woodson) Anderson (5 JAN 1862–15 Oct 1921) m. Mary (Isabel (Molly)) Lawler (1 Dec 1860–13 Jan 1933)
  1. 1. John (Henderson) Anderson 1888–1948

Joseph Anderson's Timeline

7 Records

1862
5 JAN 1862
Birth of Joseph Woodson Anderson in Meedan, Tennessee
Meedan, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 18
Joseph Woodson Anderson resided here in District 16, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
District 16, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Joseph Woodson Anderson resided here in Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA
Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Joseph Woodson Anderson resided here in Plains, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
Plains, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Joseph Woodson Anderson resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Runnels, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Runnels, Texas, USA
1921
15 Oct 1921
Age 59
Death of Joseph Woodson Anderson in Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas, USA
Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas, USA
1921
19 Mar 1921
Age 59
Joseph Woodson Anderson - Probate in Ellis, Texas, USA
Ellis, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 JAN 1862
    Event Place: Meedan, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Runnels, Texas; Roll: T625_1841; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 219
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: 1260; Page: 540B; Enumeration District: 063
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cameron, Milam, Texas; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241657
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Plains, Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0305; FHL microfilm: 1374926
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 16, Hardeman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 16, Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: 1260; Page: 540B; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cameron, Milam, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cameron, Milam, Texas; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0066; FHL microfilm: 1241657

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Plains, Chaves, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Plains, Chaves, New Mexico; Roll: T624_913; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0305; FHL microfilm: 1374926

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Runnels, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Runnels, Texas; Roll: T625_1841; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 219

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1921
    Event Place: Freeport, Brazoria County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Wills and Probate Records, 1833-1974, Probate records, 1850-1941; probate docket index, 1850-1988; Author: Texas, County Court (Ellis County); Probate Place: Ellis, Texas
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Minerva, Milam County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Wills and Probate Records, 1833-1974, Probate records, 1850-1941; probate docket index, 1850-1988; Author: Texas, County Court (Ellis County); Probate Place: Ellis, Texas
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