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William Smith Anderson 1849 – 1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Apr 1849

Birth Location: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 18 Jun 1932

Death Location: Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA

Father: Demarcus Anderson

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Mitta Shelhorse

Children(s): George Anderson

The story of William Smith Anderson began in 1849 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA, with parents Demarcus Anderson and Mary Ann "Polly" Smith. As an adult, William Smith Anderson wed Mitta Ella Shelhorse. Their household included George Mark Anderson. William Smith Anderson's life came to an end in 1932 in Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA.

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Parents

Demarcus Anderson
1814 – 1870
Birth Location: Franklin County, Virginia, USA
DA
Mary Smith
1822 – 1894
Birth Location: Tomahawk Creek, Pittsylvania, Virginia
MS

Spouses(s)

Mitta Shelhorse
1856 – 1939
Birth Location: Virginia
MS

Children(s)

George Anderson
Birth Location: –
GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 20 Apr 1849
    Event Place: Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 18 Jun 1932
    Event Place: Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, USA
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