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Famille de John Anderson


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"9 Sep 2017) I just wanted to let you know that I added John Anderson and Margaret back in as parents of John, George, William and Frances. I know that they are similar to the parents from Scotland on FamilySearch.

The problem for me is - I see them in America, but I don't see any firm research that ties them to the Scottish family. I have tried to start a discussion, with no takers. In my opinion, we ought to have at least something to go by, before we merge these people. I just wanted to let you know my thinking. Sincerely, Alice Gedge"

The relationship between John's supposed mother, Margaret, and her husband is best defined as LRMW-SWZ. He died before she did.

Emigrated from Ireland, and was a member of county court of Augusta Co., VA in 1745. He was one of the earliest settlers of Augusta Co., VA. On September 1, 1740, King George II by James Blair, acting Governor, granted to James Anderson 270 acres "lying in that part of Orange county called Augusta, on a branch of Cathry's river, called Anderson's branch." In consideration of the importation of five persons to dwell within this our Colony and Dominion of Virginia, whose names are: John Anderson, Jane Anderson, Esther Anderson, Mary Anderson, and Margaret Anderson," and the further consideration of five shillings—provided the "fee rent" of one shilling for every fifty acres be paid annually, and three acres in fifty be cultivated and improved within three years. In 1742, John was a soldier in Captain John Smith's company of militia in Augusta county, and in 1756 his name appears as a soldier in Captain Christian's company of militia. When Augusta county was created in 1746 he was appointed one of the first magistrates who composed the county court. In 1772, John Poague conveyed 27 acres of land upon which the Old Stone Church stands to the Rev. John Craig and the session of that church. In this deed John Anderson is named next after Parson Craig, from which it may be fairly inferred that he was one of the first elders of that congregation. He died at the Battle of Point Pleasant in 1787. source: http://www.ourfamtree.org/browse.php/John-Ulster-Anderson/f355240

"The records of Orange County, Va., of which Augusta was once a part, show that John Anderson, a native of Ulster in the North of Ireland, landed in Philadelphia, and settled first either in Lancaster or Chester County, Pa., most probably in the latter county. He removed to Augusta County, Va, in 1738, and was a member of the first County Court of Augusta, in 1745."(Historical notes from the records of Augusta County, Virginia, Part II, 1921/by Charles E. Kemper) He was also one of the first elders of the Old Stone Church in Ft. Defiance, VA. In September 1747 John Anderson and Valentine Sevier were appointed inspectors of pork and beef.

"On 3 June 1738 he acquired by grant 747 acres of land in Augusta County, VA, believed to be the farm on Middle River where the Valley Turnpike crosses that stream.

On 22 May 1740 a John Anderson appeared in Orange County Court (previous to Augusta County being formed) to prove his importation through Philadelphia with his wife and children: Esther, Mary amd Margaret. So did George Anderson, his wife Elizabeth, and his children William, Margaret, John and Frances. A patent dated 1 September 1740 and signed in the name of King George II by James Blair, acting governor of Virginia, granted to James Anderson 270 acres “lying in that part of Orange County called Augusta, on a branch of Cathry’s River called Anderson’s Branch…in consideration of the importation of five persons to dwell within this our Colony & Dominion of Virginia, whose names are: John Anderson, Jane Anderson, Esther Anderson, Mary Anderson, and Margaret Anderson; and the further consideration of five shillings, - provided the “fee rent” of one shilling for every 50 acres be paid annually, and three acres in fifty be cultivated and improved within three years.” Mr Waddell believes this tract of land to be the same as that owned by Thomas S. Hogshead in 1958 near Stribling Springs. (Annals of Augusta County, Waddell, 1902)

More recent research found on <http://appalachian_home.tripod.com/wm_anderson.htm> gives this view:

" '1740, 22 May: George ANDERSON came into Orange Co., VA court and saith, that he imported himself, Elizabeth his wife, William, Margaret and John and Francis ANDERSON from Ireland to Philadelphia, and from thence into this Colony.' The John ANDERSON imported by George was probably not his brother because the latter proved his own importation before the Orange Co., VA court for himself, wife Jean (Jane) and his daughters Esther, Mary and Margaret, and George's son John was not born until 1746. The imported John must have been his father, who may have died in PA, or he may have come to Augusta Co., and if he did not acquire real property in VA, did not have an estate to be settled.

His sons are commonly known as the 'four Anderson brothers'. Numerous records show the Anderson Brothers were men of prominence and influence, and always at the front in defense of their country. The History of Orange County by Scott shows William Anderson was an ensign in 1742 under Col. Jas Patton. According to tradition they helped to build the Old Stone Church. They with others carried stones and other necessary materials in sacks, caskets and every conceivable container and presumably helped with the actual construction of the building. Some of them became elders and all were staunch supporters of this Church as long as they lived. Descendants who live in Augusta County say they were buried in the old cemetery across the road from the Church. Many of the early markers of graves were of wood and have long ago disappeared. Virginia Land office records show that the bros. John, James, George and William Anderson received from King George II grants of large tracts of land on Middle River, in Augusta County, Virginia as early as 1738. Descendants of John Anderson have told the writer that he owned 1170 acres at Bowlings Mill, near Staunton, where he, or his son, built a house that has a fine example of Colonial architecture. It contained ornate mantels and expensive paneling and was a showplace of that locality. The last of the Andersons who lived there was Willie Anderson, son of Andrew Anderson. He had one son and one daughter. About 1882 the house was bought by Edward Furr and was entirely destroyed by fire about 1925.

James Anderson, the scholar of the family, lived on Middle River, near what is now known as Springhill, Virginia. He founded the Anderson School, which is known to have been a flourishing school in 1754. It is said there were only two schools in the Shendanoah Valley at that time.

The four Anderson brothers came from Ulster, Ireland and landed at the Port of Philadelphia about 1732. Margaret Anderson, mother of the four brothers, made a sworn statement in Dec 1757, that she knew a Mr. Francis in Chester Co, Pennsylvania about 1736-38 as proof of the emigration."

Augusta County, VA Court Records : 9 December 1745 County Court formed--First Justices: James Patton, John Buchanan, Peter Scholl, Robert Campbell, Robert Poage, Thomas Lewis, Robert Cunningham, Richard Woods, Robert Craven, Adam Dickinson, John Anderson, John Lewis, George Robinson, James Bell, John Brown, John Pickens, Hugh Thomson, John Finla, John Christian, James Kerr, Andrew Pickens (as found in CHRONOLOGICAL LISTING OF KERR FAMILY IN AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA)

17 March 1764 George Skillern and Elisabeth to James Kerr, £1.10, 1 acre, 3 roods, 10 perches, in fork of Christian's Creek and Middle River of Shanandore, part of 180 acres patented to John Kerr, 5th September, 1749, and by John to James Hamilton, and conveyed to George, on Christian's Creek. Teste: Jno. Anderson, Robert Wilson, William Kerr. Delivered: James Kerr, 10th June, 1771.

Also see Hugh Allen - Jno Anderson is listed as one of those "to work the road" surveyed by Allen on 19 August 1764 and 20 May 1767.

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Waddell p 332 John Anderson, the immigrant, acquired by grant, June 3, 1738, 747 acres of land in Augusta county, which is believed to be the farm on Middle river, where the Valley turnpike crosses that stream.

His oldest son, Robert, married Ann Thompson of Augusta, and removed to South Carolina before the Revolutionary war. During the war he served as Colonel under General Andrew Pickens. Anderson County, S. C., was named for him.

His next son, Andrew, served as Ensign, Lieutenant and Captain in the war of the Revolution, and in 1781 was stationed with his regiment at Fort Pitt. For many consecutive years after the war he represented Augusta county in the House of Delegates, being then known as Colonel Anderson. He was married twice. The children of his first wife were: (1) Dr. George Anderson, of Montgomery county; (2) Mrs. Brown, of Kentucky; (3) the first wife of Major William Poage. His second wife was Martha, daughter of Patrick Crawford, and her children were: (1) John; (2) James, (both of whom died leaving no children); (3) Robert, who married Nancy Dean, of Greenbrier, and lived and died on the Middle river farm; (4) William, who died in New Orleans; (5) Nancy, wife of William Crawford; and (6) Sally, wife of Jacob Ruff.

James Anderson, third son of John, removed to South Carolina before the Revolution, and during the war was a Captain in the American army. His wife was Agnes, daughter of James and Mary (Laird) Craig [and sister of William Daniel Craig who married James Anderson's sister, the widow Jean Allen].

The fourth son of John Anderson, was William, who also was a Captain during the Revolution, and in 1784 removed to Kentucky with the Trimbles, Moffetts and others. ***[not true]

The daughters of John Anderson were: (1) Margaret, who married James Allen; and (2) Jane, who married first Hugh Allen, and sec

John Anderson purchased and controlled a great amount of land

I have only skimmed some of the more important land transactions by John Anderson in his sources. There are many more that I did not record. It appears that John Purchased a great amount of land from the Beverly grants in 1738 and 1740 and spent his life selling and buying land. He clearly was an intelligent man who the community held with high regard, His love and commitment to the Presbyterian church is also evident. His sons went on to do great things as well, his oldest son being the person Anderson County is named after in South Carolina

Non-standard gedcom data: 1 church elder/farmer 1 Presbyterian

John Anderson died at the Battle of Pt. Pleasant in 1787

As far as is noted, the Battle of Pt Pleasant, Va, Now, W VA., took place on 10/10/1774. If John died in that battle he would have died in 1774. My relative Hugh Allen died in that battle.

Importation Orange Co VA Order Book 2 p 158 John Anderson came into court and made oath that he imported himself, Jane his wife, Esther, Mary and Margaret Anderson from Ireland to Philadelphia and from thence to this colony at his own charge and that this is the first time proving his rights to obtain land. May 22 1740

Please see image of importation under documents.

Residence: Magazine of American Genealogy #6: History of the Old Pendleton District, John Anderson came into court and made oath that he imported himself, Jane, his wife; Esther, Mary and Margaret Anderson from Ireland to Philadelphia and from there to this colony at his own expense. "Importation Oaths (1739-1941), Orange County, by Jorcey H. Lindsay, contributor, Virginia Genealogical Society Quarterly 17:2 (April 1979) pp 51-52 also 17:3(July 1979) pp 100-102 and 17:4(Oct 1979) pp 121-123. John Anderson was also recorded in Augusta county by 15 March 1739 as recorded in Augusta co. Deed Book #26, pg 73.

SOURCE

CHRONICLES OF THE SCOTCH-IRISH SETTLEMENT IN VIRGINIA

BY LYMAN CHALKLEY

Page 550.--4th March, 1779. John Anderson's will--To wife, Jane, the mare called the Carolina mare; to son, Robert; to son, William, in case he return from his journey; to son, James; to son, Andrew, tract adjoining John Patterson; to son William's son, John, infant; to son-in-law, James Allen; to son-in-law, Wm. Craig. Executors, sons James and Andrew. Teste: James Anderson, James Blair, George Anderson. Codicil, 17th May, 1786, transfers slave from son James to son Andrew. Teste: James and George Anderson. Proved, 20th February, 1787, by James and George Anderson. Andrew qualifies.

Page 46.---26th August, 1772. John Poage enters 200 acres joining his own, John Anderson, and Beverley Manor.

Page 482.--21st April, 1748. £20. Francis Kirkley, of Orange County, to Jno. Anderson, farmer, 400 acres on a draft of North River of Shanandoe called the Long Glade joining James Anderson's and James Cathey's Teste: Silas Hart, John Anderson, Geo. Anderson, James Anderson, Francis Kirkley. Acknowledged, 18th May, 1748.

Page 76.--19th November, 1760. James Anderson to Wm. McMillen, £70, 120 acres on Woods Creek of north branch of North River of Shanandore. Teste: John, John and Robert Anderson. Delivered: McMillen, November, 1762.

Page 154.--__ day _____, 176. John Anderson to James Anderson, £__, 200 acres on Long Glade, a branch of North River of Shanandoe, part of 400 acres on which Jno. now lives, line of James Anderson's land. Teste: Robert Anderson. Delivered: James Anderson, March, 1765.

Page 152.--15th March, 1768. Hugh Donaho, farmer, and Elizabeth to James Anderson, son of John Anderson, £68.15, on a draft of North River of Shanando; corner Charles Campbell's land on northwest side of the Pennsylvania road, field of Robert McMahon's, being 300 acres patented to Robert McMahon 12th May, 1759, and conveyed by Robert to Hugh 21st October, 1765. Delivered: John Anderson, November, 1767.

Page 436.--15th May, 1781. John ( ) Anderson to his son James Anderson, tract conveyed by Beverley to John, 15th March, 1739; also 135 acres patented to John, on Middle River of Slianandore.

Page 305.--19th August, 1747. John Anderson to John Hogshead, £9 current money Virginia; 270 acres patented, 1st December, 1740, to Jno. Anderson. Teste: Thos. Lewis, John Maxwell, James Hogshead. Acknowledged by John, and dower released by Jane, his wife, 19th Auagust 1747.

Page 380.--17th September, 1747. John Anderson and Jane, his wife, to Charles Campbell, farmer, £50 current money Virginia; 400 acres on a branch of North River of Shanando, called Andersen's Branch, granted to John, 10th June, 1740. Teste: James Porteus and Benj. Johnston. Acknowledged, 17th September, 1747.

Page 482.--21st April, 1748. £20. Francis Kirkley, of Orange County, to Jno. Anderson, farmer, 400 acres on a draft of North River of Shanandoe called the Long Glade joining James Anderson's and James Cathey's Teste: Silas Hart, John Anderson, Geo. Anderson, James Anderson, Francis Kirkley. Acknowledged, 18th May, 1748.

Page 808.--26th August, 1750. Andrew McConnell, of Lunenburg Co., planter, to John Anderson, farmer, 400 acres, in Mill Creek of South River; corner Robert Hook; corner Wm. Williams. Teste Henry Downs. Jr., and John Poage, Jas. Porteus.

Page 92.--21st March, 1759. John Anderson and Jane ( ) to Mathew Thompson, £107, 400 acres on Mill Creek of Shanando, patented to Andrew McConnall, 30th August, 1743, conveyed by Andrew to John in Augusta; corner Robt. Hook; corner William Williams. Delivered: Thompson, November, 1760.

Page 154.--__ day _____, 176. John Anderson to James Anderson, £__, 200 acres on Long Glade, a branch of North River of Shanandoe, part of 400 acres on which Jno. now lives, line of James Anderson's land. Teste: Robert Anderson. Delivered: James Anderson, March, 1765.

Page 227.--22d April, 1763. James Hartgrove, yeoman, to John Anderson, yeoman, £40, mortgage of 1/2 acre, p. 222 above.

Page 152.--15th March, 1768. Hugh Donaho, farmer, and Elizabeth to James Anderson, son of John Anderson, £68.15, on a draft of North River of Shanando; corner Charles Campbell's land on northwest side of the Pennsylvania road, field of Robert McMahon's, being 300 acres patented to Robert McMahon 12th May, 1759, and conveyed by Robert to Hugh 21st October, 1765. Delivered: John Anderson, November, 1767.

Page 54.--20th November, 1770. John Anderson, fanner, to James Allen, Jr., wheelwright, bond in penalty of £100, conditioned that John provide the land, millrace and dam for the mill.

Page 61.--19th November, 1771. Beverley to John Anderson, in Beverley Manor. Delivered to grantee, 17th March, 1806

Page 347.--18th August, 1772. Charles Campbell to son John Campbell, similar to above, part of 400 acres patented to John Anderson 10th June, 1740, and conveyed to Charles 17th March, 1747. Delivered: John Campbell, 21st April, 1785.

Page 357.--17th August, 1778. John Anderson to Francis Hartgrover, only son and heir-at-law of James Hartgrove, deceased, of Wilks County, North Carolina, contract, 22d April, 1763, between John and James; lot 6 in Staunton. Release of mortgage. Teste: William Anderson

Page 436.--15th May, 1781. John ( ) Anderson to his son James Anderson, tract conveyed by Beverley to John, 15th March, 1739; also 135 acres patented to John, on Middle River of Slianandor.

Page 107.-- 25th June 1785. John Anderson to his son, Andrew Anderson. Delivered: Wm. Anderson, the present owner, 8th July, 1815.

Page 73.--8th November, 1786. James Anderson and Ann (Agness) to Nathaniel Birkett (delivered: Andrew Moody, 25th October, 1788), part of 747 acres conveyed to John Anderson by Beverley, 16th March, 1739; also part of 135 acres patented to said John and since conveyed to James by said John, 15th May, 1781.

SOURCE

A record of the names of the children baptized by the Rev. John Craig, both in his own and in the neighboring congretations, where God in his providence ordered his labours.

Oct 19, 1740

John Anderson, a child Baptized named John

A record of the names of the children baptized by the Rev. John Craig, both in his own and in the neighboring congretations, where God in his providence ordered his labours.

November 15, 1741

John Anderson, a child Baptized named Robert

A record of the names of the children baptized by the Rev. John Craig, both in his own and in the neighboring congretations, where God in his providence ordered his labours.

April 29, 1744

John Anderson, a child Baptized named Jean

A record of the names of the children baptized by the Rev. John Craig, both in his own and in the neighboring congretations, where God in his providence ordered his labours.

May 6, 1748

John Anderson, a child baptized named JameS

SOURCE

ANNALS OF AUGUSTA COUNTY

Page 332

The Andersons.- John anderson, the immigrant, acquired by grant, June 3, 1738, 747 acres of land in Augusta County, which is beleived to be the farm on Middle river, where the Valley Turnpike crosses that stream.

His oldest Son, Robert, married Ann Thompson of Augusta, and removed to South Carolina before the Revolutionary War. During the war he served as colonel under General Andrew Pickens. Anderson County, S.C. was named for him

His next son, Andrew, served as Ensign, lieutenant and Captain in the war of the Revolutu9on, and in 1781 was stationed with his regiment at Fort Pitt. For many consecutive years after the war he represented Auusta county in the House of Delegates, being then known as Colonel Anderson. He was married twice. The children of his first wife were, Dr. George Anderson of Montgomery County

Mrs. Brown of Kentucky

The first wife of Mjor William Poage..

His second wife was Martha, daughter of Patrick Crawford, and her children were

John

James, both of who died leaving no children

Robert who married Nacy Dean of Greenbrier and lived and died on the middle river farm,

Willaim who died in New OrleansNacy wife of william Crawfored

Sally wife of Jocob Ruff

James Anderson, third son of john, removed to south Carolina before the becolution and during the war waa a captain in the american army. His wife was agnes, daughter of ajmes and mary (Laid) Craig

The fourth son of John Anderson was william who also was a Cpatin during the Revolution and in 1784 remvoed to kentucky with the trimbles, moffetts and others.

The daughters of John Anderson were

Margaret who married James Allen

Jane who married first Hugh Allen and second William Craig.

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Outside the lartge land grants to Beverely, Borden and others, patents were issued from time to time for small tracts to virious persons. One of the earliest of this class, which we have seen is dated september 1, 1740 and is signed in the name of King George 11, by James Blair, acting Governor. It granted James anderson 270 acres lying in that part of Orange County called Augusta, on a branch of Cathry's rivewr, called Anderson's branch & in consideration of the importation of five persons to dwell within this our colony and Dominion of Virginia, whose names are: John Anderson, Jane Anderson, Esther Anderson, Mary Anderson, and Margaret Anderson; and the further consideration of five shillings, -provided the "fee rent" of one shilling for every fifty acres bo paid annually, and three acres in fifty be cultivated and improved within three years. THe tract is probably the same now owned by Thomas S. Hogshead, near Stribling Springs. But no stream in that neighborhood is known at this day as Anderson's Branch.

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On the same day with Breckinridge, the following sttlers in the Valley appeared in Court and proved their importation in like manner, all having come from Ireland through Philadelphia, viz: John Anderson, his wife Jane, ad his children, Esther, Mary and Margaret.

George Anderson, his wife Elizabeth, William, Margaret, John and Frances.

SOURCE

Native Americans,

Annals of Augusta County

The Anderson Masicre

Five miles

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