Andrew G. Anderson

Andrew G. Anderson, owning 250 acres of land, located on section 17, Osco Township , was born in Sweden , April 3, 1839 . Mr. Anderson lived in his native country until he attained the age of 12 years, when he was brought by his parents to the United States . He continued to reside with his parents until two years after obtaining his majority, when he left the parental homestead, and set forth to do for himself in life. Soon thereafter, he purchased a farm in company with C. J. Holland. Not long afterward they divided their land, and Mr. Anderson traded his portion for the farm on which he at present resides. His farm comprised, as state, 250 acres of good tillable land, and he has erected thereon a fine frame residence, together with good substantial outbuildings, and improved his place until it presents an appearance second to none in the township.

   Mr. Anderson was married in Andover Township , March 12, 1869 , to Mary Ellen Johnson, who was born in that township, Nov. 1, 1850 . Her parents were natives of Sweden . Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have become the parents of seven children, whose names are: Vernie E., Frank H., Mabel E., Andrews H., Hannah C., George L. and Nora C. The latter died June 20, 1885 , while in her 5 th year. Mr. and Mrs. A. are faithful adherents to the tenets of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, Mr. Anderson affiliates with the Republican party. He has held the position of School Director in his township, and is noted for the push and energy he displays in the management of his farm.

 

1885 Portrait & Biographical Album of Henry Co., Illinois   page 534

 

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