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Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson 1844–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1844

Birth Location: Putnam Co., Tennessee

Death Date: 21 Jul 1925

Death Location: Robertson County, Tennessee

Father: James Anderson

Mother: Elizabeth Matthews

Spouse(s): Matilda Moss

Children(s): Thomas Anderson, Louise Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Elmore Anderson

Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson was born in 1844 in Putnam Co., Tennessee, the child of James Marvel Anderson And Elizabeth Ann Matthews. In 1860, Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson resided in District 1, Putnam, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson resided in Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA. Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson married Matilda Catharine Jennings Moss, and had children including Elmore Canton Anderson, Louise Jane Lula Anderson, Sarah Josie Anderson, Thomas J Anderson. Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson passed away in 1925 in Robertson County, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson was born in 1844 in Putnam Co., Tennessee, the child of James Marvel Anderson And Elizabeth Ann Matthews.
  • In 1860, Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson resided in District 1, Putnam, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson resided in Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson married Matilda Catharine Jennings Moss, and had children including Elmore Canton Anderson, Louise Jane Lula Anderson, Sarah Josie Anderson, Thomas J Anderson.
  • Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson passed away in 1925 in Robertson County, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Marcus Anderson's Ancestors

Self
Marcus Anderson
1844–1925
Birth Place: Putnam Co., Tennessee
Parents
James Marvel Anderson
1810–1860
Halifax County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Matthews
1810–1860
Prob. Raleigh, North Carolina
Grandparents
James Anderson
1775–1811
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Hickman
1790–1860
Surry, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Peter Anderson
1730–1789
Anne Welch
1733–1815
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Marcus Anderson's Descendants

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Marcus (Alexander Lafayette "Fate") Anderson (14 Oct 1844–21 Jul 1925) m. Matilda (Catharine Jennings) Moss (12 Sep 1841–1882)
  1. 1. Thomas (J.) Anderson 1863–1951 m. Jennie E 1871–1924
  2. 2. Louise (Jane "Lula") Anderson 1882–1966 m. Samuel (Houston) Claborn 1879–1955
    1. 1. Felix Claborn 1908–1968
    2. 2. Henry (Ellis) Claborn 1913–1997
    3. 3. Robert (Houston) Claborn 1925–2008
    4. 4. Tobitha (Dean) Claborn 1919–1994
    5. 5. Mary (Alberta) Claborn 1910–1921
    6. 6. Annie (Catherine Claborn) Adams 1916–2015
  3. 3. Sarah (Josie) Anderson 1879–1918 m. William (Washington) Edwards 1870–1939
    1. 1. Maimie Edwards 1903–
    2. 2. Clyde (S) Edwards 1907–
    3. 3. Harold (B) Edwards 1910–
  4. 4. Elmore (Canton) Anderson 1875–1946 m. Matilda (Turner) Blythe-Anderson 1865–1952

Marcus Anderson's Timeline

4 Records

1844
14 Oct 1844
Birth of Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson in Putnam Co., Tennessee
Putnam Co., Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 16
Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson resided here in District 1, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson resided here in Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1925
21 Jul 1925
Age 81
Death of Marcus Alexander Lafayette "Fate" Anderson in Robertson County, Tennessee
Robertson County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1844
    Event Place: Putnam Co., Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 185
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1845; Birth city: Putnam Co; Birth state: TN
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1761; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 171
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 10; Family History Library Film: 805269

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 10; Family History Library Film: 805269

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Robertson, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1761; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 171

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cookeville, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1925
    Event Place: Robertson County, Tennessee
    Record Source: Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1959; Roll #: 185

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