A portion of the obituary for W.G. Anderson published in the Colfax Press 3 Sept 1908 read as follows:
William Glasgow Anderson was born in Jefferson County Indiana, near Madison, on October 12, 1818, his parents being William G. and Anna (Whitaker) Anderson. His parental ancestors were of Scotch descent and of Pennsylvania birth as were his grandparents on his mother's side. They latter moved to Trumbull County, Kentucky, at an early date and there the father died, a comrade and fellow huntsman of Daniel Boone, and, like his more celebrated friend, a marksman of wonderful skill. The maternal grandmother lived until the removal of the family to Jefferson County, Indiana.
William G. Anderson was reared on his father's farm, followed the occupation with faithfulness and success, finally joining the trend of civilization westward and located on a farm in Randolph Township, McLean County, in the year 1855. Three years later he moved to Martin Township where he has since lived, with the exception of four years spent in Eureka. At one time Mr. Anderson was the owner of about 350 acres of land, part of which lie cultivated, devoting a portion of it to the breeding of Shorthorn cattle, Berkshire hogs and fine trotting horses. Since 1887 he had been practically retired from active labor, although during his residence in Colfax he has disposed of considerable real estate. He still owns more than 200 acres of good farming land, and a fine residence in town, a block north of Main Street. He also owns 480 acres of land in Kansas.
In 1880 Mr. Anderson assisted Daniel Stewart in raising money as a contribution to the Illinois Central railroad company for the building of their road to Anchor, four miles east of Colfax. While doing this work; he also assisted in securing sufficient money and the right of way to continue the road to Colfax, which was done in the fall of 1880, and four years later it was built on through to Bloomington. After the road reached Colfax Mr. Anderson platted a part of his farm into village property, and since that time he has made several additions to the original plat. Quite a contrast then in securing railroads with what we have today, as now the railroad companies generally have to buy their right of way at a fancy price instead of having it donated to them.
The intelligent interest which Mr. Anderson always evinced in educational matters was publicly recognized in the early seventies, when he was appointed financial agent for Eureka College, and the five years his service in that capacity added to his reputation as a clear minded and useful citizen and a man of influence among his fellow men. During the first six months of his incumbency he raised $22,000. And his name will long be cherished among the friends of this educational institution for the good work he has done in its behalf.
In his earlier life he was quite prominent in the public affairs of the county. He was the incumbent of several township and village offices, and served the township in the capacity of supervisor in 1868-69. Upon the election of President Garfield in 1881 he was appointed postmaster at Colfax and gave excellent satisfaction, holding the office for seven years. Although his early education was somewhat circumscribed, he has been a constant and broad reader of good literature, and was well informed on the practical affairs of life. He was also a deep biblical scholar. From early manhood he has been a member of the Christian church and for twenty years was a preacher in that denomination. In the spring of 1907 the Christian church was started, Mr. Anderson being one of a number who contributed $500. each and later on adding $475. for a memorial for himself and his wife.
On October 20, 1839, Mr. Anderson was married to Jane Sheridan, a native of Indiana. After a harmonious and happy union of more than sixty-three years, Mrs. Anderson passed away April 15, 1903. This couple, who trod the pathway of life so long together, were a very devoted pair and Mr. Anderson deeply mourned the loss of his loved one. There family consisted of five children, William Harrison, the oldest, inherited his father's love for horses and has been engaged in the occupation of raising fancy race horses for many years. Francis Marion enlisted in Company C, 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was wounded at Prairie Grove in his first engagement and honorably discharged. He is now a retired farmer living in Colfax. James Madison, of Company K, 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, offered up his life for the union cause at the Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala. Mary E, his only daughter, made her home with him and ministered to his needs during his illness. Millard F., the youngest child, is a farmer and operates part of his father's property.
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There is a great deal of additional information about W G and family in the history books of McLean County, IL---
Bottom photo of W.G. from: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of McLean County IL page 761
Top Photo from: The Biographical Record of McLean County, Illinois: Illustrated--The S.J. Clarke Publishing Company 1899 on Page 626-631- The Bio of Elder W.G. Anderson Jr.
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Text from Haynes, Nathaniel S. History of the Disciples of Christ in Illinois 1819-1914,
Cincinnati: Standard Publishing Company, 1915. Page 462.
Came to McLean County in 1855. In 1858 he settled on a farm of 350 acres on the upper Mackinaw. When the railroad was built, the town of Colfax was located on part of his land. This, with the underlying coal, placed him in good pecuniary circumstances. Mr. Anderson received a limited education, but he had fine common sense and was devoted to duty. He preached much in the pioneer days, served as field solicitor for Eureka College five years, and was a public-spirited, progressive and aggressive citizen.
William Glasgow Anderson was born in Jefferson County Indiana, near Madison, on October 12, 1818, his parents being William G. and Anna (Whitaker) Anderson. His parental ancestors were of Scotch descent and of Pennsylvania birth as were his grandparents on his mother's side. They latter moved to Trumbull County, Kentucky, at an early date and there the father died, a comrade and fellow huntsman of Daniel Boone, and, like his more celebrated friend, a marksman of wonderful skill. The maternal grandmother lived until the removal of the family to Jefferson County, Indiana.
William G. Anderson was reared on his father's farm, followed the occupation with faithfulness and success, finally joining the trend of civilization westward and located on a farm in Randolph Township, McLean County, in the year 1855. Three years later he moved to Martin Township where he has since lived, with the exception of four years spent in Eureka. At one time Mr. Anderson was the owner of about 350 acres of land, part of which lie cultivated, devoting a portion of it to the breeding of Shorthorn cattle, Berkshire hogs and fine trotting horses. Since 1887 he had been practically retired from active labor, although during his residence in Colfax he has disposed of considerable real estate. He still owns more than 200 acres of good farming land, and a fine residence in town, a block north of Main Street. He also owns 480 acres of land in Kansas.
In 1880 Mr. Anderson assisted Daniel Stewart in raising money as a contribution to the Illinois Central railroad company for the building of their road to Anchor, four miles east of Colfax. While doing this work; he also assisted in securing sufficient money and the right of way to continue the road to Colfax, which was done in the fall of 1880, and four years later it was built on through to Bloomington. After the road reached Colfax Mr. Anderson platted a part of his farm into village property, and since that time he has made several additions to the original plat. Quite a contrast then in securing railroads with what we have today, as now the railroad companies generally have to buy their right of way at a fancy price instead of having it donated to them.
The intelligent interest which Mr. Anderson always evinced in educational matters was publicly recognized in the early seventies, when he was appointed financial agent for Eureka College, and the five years his service in that capacity added to his reputation as a clear minded and useful citizen and a man of influence among his fellow men. During the first six months of his incumbency he raised $22,000. And his name will long be cherished among the friends of this educational institution for the good work he has done in its behalf.
In his earlier life he was quite prominent in the public affairs of the county. He was the incumbent of several township and village offices, and served the township in the capacity of supervisor in 1868-69. Upon the election of President Garfield in 1881 he was appointed postmaster at Colfax and gave excellent satisfaction, holding the office for seven years. Although his early education was somewhat circumscribed, he has been a constant and broad reader of good literature, and was well informed on the practical affairs of life. He was also a deep biblical scholar. From early manhood he has been a member of the Christian church and for twenty years was a preacher in that denomination. In the spring of 1907 the Christian church was started, Mr. Anderson being one of a number who contributed $500. each and later on adding $475. for a memorial for himself and his wife.
On October 20, 1839, Mr. Anderson was married to Jane Sheridan, a native of Indiana. After a harmonious and happy union of more than sixty-three years, Mrs. Anderson passed away April 15, 1903. This couple, who trod the pathway of life so long together, were a very devoted pair and Mr. Anderson deeply mourned the loss of his loved one. There family consisted of five children, William Harrison, the oldest, inherited his father's love for horses and has been engaged in the occupation of raising fancy race horses for many years. Francis Marion enlisted in Company C, 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was wounded at Prairie Grove in his first engagement and honorably discharged. He is now a retired farmer living in Colfax. James Madison, of Company K, 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, offered up his life for the union cause at the Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala. Mary E, his only daughter, made her home with him and ministered to his needs during his illness. Millard F., the youngest child, is a farmer and operates part of his father's property.
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There is a great deal of additional information about W G and family in the history books of McLean County, IL---
Bottom photo of W.G. from: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of McLean County IL page 761
Top Photo from: The Biographical Record of McLean County, Illinois: Illustrated--The S.J. Clarke Publishing Company 1899 on Page 626-631- The Bio of Elder W.G. Anderson Jr.
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Text from Haynes, Nathaniel S. History of the Disciples of Christ in Illinois 1819-1914,
Cincinnati: Standard Publishing Company, 1915. Page 462.
Came to McLean County in 1855. In 1858 he settled on a farm of 350 acres on the upper Mackinaw. When the railroad was built, the town of Colfax was located on part of his land. This, with the underlying coal, placed him in good pecuniary circumstances. Mr. Anderson received a limited education, but he had fine common sense and was devoted to duty. He preached much in the pioneer days, served as field solicitor for Eureka College five years, and was a public-spirited, progressive and aggressive citizen.
A portion of the obituary for W.G. Anderson published in the Colfax Press 3 Sept 1908 read as follows:
William Glasgow Anderson was born in Jefferson County Indiana, near Madison, on October 12, 1818, his parents being William G. and Anna (Whitaker) Anderson. His parental ancestors were of Scotch descent and of Pennsylvania birth as were his grandparents on his mother's side. They latter moved to Trumbull County, Kentucky, at an early date and there the father died, a comrade and fellow huntsman of Daniel Boone, and, like his more celebrated friend, a marksman of wonderful skill. The maternal grandmother lived until the removal of the family to Jefferson County, Indiana.
William G. Anderson was reared on his father's farm, followed the occupation with faithfulness and success, finally joining the trend of civilization westward and located on a farm in Randolph Township, McLean County, in the year 1855. Three years later he moved to Martin Township where he has since lived, with the exception of four years spent in Eureka. At one time Mr. Anderson was the owner of about 350 acres of land, part of which lie cultivated, devoting a portion of it to the breeding of Shorthorn cattle, Berkshire hogs and fine trotting horses. Since 1887 he had been practically retired from active labor, although during his residence in Colfax he has disposed of considerable real estate. He still owns more than 200 acres of good farming land, and a fine residence in town, a block north of Main Street. He also owns 480 acres of land in Kansas.
In 1880 Mr. Anderson assisted Daniel Stewart in raising money as a contribution to the Illinois Central railroad company for the building of their road to Anchor, four miles east of Colfax. While doing this work; he also assisted in securing sufficient money and the right of way to continue the road to Colfax, which was done in the fall of 1880, and four years later it was built on through to Bloomington. After the road reached Colfax Mr. Anderson platted a part of his farm into village property, and since that time he has made several additions to the original plat. Quite a contrast then in securing railroads with what we have today, as now the railroad companies generally have to buy their right of way at a fancy price instead of having it donated to them.
The intelligent interest which Mr. Anderson always evinced in educational matters was publicly recognized in the early seventies, when he was appointed financial agent for Eureka College, and the five years his service in that capacity added to his reputation as a clear minded and useful citizen and a man of influence among his fellow men. During the first six months of his incumbency he raised $22,000. And his name will long be cherished among the friends of this educational institution for the good work he has done in its behalf.
In his earlier life he was quite prominent in the public affairs of the county. He was the incumbent of several township and village offices, and served the township in the capacity of supervisor in 1868-69. Upon the election of President Garfield in 1881 he was appointed postmaster at Colfax and gave excellent satisfaction, holding the office for seven years. Although his early education was somewhat circumscribed, he has been a constant and broad reader of good literature, and was well informed on the practical affairs of life. He was also a deep biblical scholar. From early manhood he has been a member of the Christian church and for twenty years was a preacher in that denomination. In the spring of 1907 the Christian church was started, Mr. Anderson being one of a number who contributed $500. each and later on adding $475. for a memorial for himself and his wife.
On October 20, 1839, Mr. Anderson was married to Jane Sheridan, a native of Indiana. After a harmonious and happy union of more than sixty-three years, Mrs. Anderson passed away April 15, 1903. This couple, who trod the pathway of life so long together, were a very devoted pair and Mr. Anderson deeply mourned the loss of his loved one. There family consisted of five children, William Harrison, the oldest, inherited his father's love for horses and has been engaged in the occupation of raising fancy race horses for many years. Francis Marion enlisted in Company C, 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was wounded at Prairie Grove in his first engagement and honorably discharged. He is now a retired farmer living in Colfax. James Madison, of Company K, 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, offered up his life for the union cause at the Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala. Mary E, his only daughter, made her home with him and ministered to his needs during his illness. Millard F., the youngest child, is a farmer and operates part of his father's property.
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There is a great deal of additional information about W G and family in the history books of McLean County, IL---
Bottom photo of W.G. from: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of McLean County IL page 761
Top Photo from: The Biographical Record of McLean County, Illinois: Illustrated--The S.J. Clarke Publishing Company 1899 on Page 626-631- The Bio of Elder W.G. Anderson Jr.
*******************
Text from Haynes, Nathaniel S. History of the Disciples of Christ in Illinois 1819-1914,
Cincinnati: Standard Publishing Company, 1915. Page 462.
Came to McLean County in 1855. In 1858 he settled on a farm of 350 acres on the upper Mackinaw. When the railroad was built, the town of Colfax was located on part of his land. This, with the underlying coal, placed him in good pecuniary circumstances. Mr. Anderson received a limited education, but he had fine common sense and was devoted to duty. He preached much in the pioneer days, served as field solicitor for Eureka College five years, and was a public-spirited, progressive and aggressive citizen.
William Glasgow Anderson was born in Jefferson County Indiana, near Madison, on October 12, 1818, his parents being William G. and Anna (Whitaker) Anderson. His parental ancestors were of Scotch descent and of Pennsylvania birth as were his grandparents on his mother's side. They latter moved to Trumbull County, Kentucky, at an early date and there the father died, a comrade and fellow huntsman of Daniel Boone, and, like his more celebrated friend, a marksman of wonderful skill. The maternal grandmother lived until the removal of the family to Jefferson County, Indiana.
William G. Anderson was reared on his father's farm, followed the occupation with faithfulness and success, finally joining the trend of civilization westward and located on a farm in Randolph Township, McLean County, in the year 1855. Three years later he moved to Martin Township where he has since lived, with the exception of four years spent in Eureka. At one time Mr. Anderson was the owner of about 350 acres of land, part of which lie cultivated, devoting a portion of it to the breeding of Shorthorn cattle, Berkshire hogs and fine trotting horses. Since 1887 he had been practically retired from active labor, although during his residence in Colfax he has disposed of considerable real estate. He still owns more than 200 acres of good farming land, and a fine residence in town, a block north of Main Street. He also owns 480 acres of land in Kansas.
In 1880 Mr. Anderson assisted Daniel Stewart in raising money as a contribution to the Illinois Central railroad company for the building of their road to Anchor, four miles east of Colfax. While doing this work; he also assisted in securing sufficient money and the right of way to continue the road to Colfax, which was done in the fall of 1880, and four years later it was built on through to Bloomington. After the road reached Colfax Mr. Anderson platted a part of his farm into village property, and since that time he has made several additions to the original plat. Quite a contrast then in securing railroads with what we have today, as now the railroad companies generally have to buy their right of way at a fancy price instead of having it donated to them.
The intelligent interest which Mr. Anderson always evinced in educational matters was publicly recognized in the early seventies, when he was appointed financial agent for Eureka College, and the five years his service in that capacity added to his reputation as a clear minded and useful citizen and a man of influence among his fellow men. During the first six months of his incumbency he raised $22,000. And his name will long be cherished among the friends of this educational institution for the good work he has done in its behalf.
In his earlier life he was quite prominent in the public affairs of the county. He was the incumbent of several township and village offices, and served the township in the capacity of supervisor in 1868-69. Upon the election of President Garfield in 1881 he was appointed postmaster at Colfax and gave excellent satisfaction, holding the office for seven years. Although his early education was somewhat circumscribed, he has been a constant and broad reader of good literature, and was well informed on the practical affairs of life. He was also a deep biblical scholar. From early manhood he has been a member of the Christian church and for twenty years was a preacher in that denomination. In the spring of 1907 the Christian church was started, Mr. Anderson being one of a number who contributed $500. each and later on adding $475. for a memorial for himself and his wife.
On October 20, 1839, Mr. Anderson was married to Jane Sheridan, a native of Indiana. After a harmonious and happy union of more than sixty-three years, Mrs. Anderson passed away April 15, 1903. This couple, who trod the pathway of life so long together, were a very devoted pair and Mr. Anderson deeply mourned the loss of his loved one. There family consisted of five children, William Harrison, the oldest, inherited his father's love for horses and has been engaged in the occupation of raising fancy race horses for many years. Francis Marion enlisted in Company C, 94th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, was wounded at Prairie Grove in his first engagement and honorably discharged. He is now a retired farmer living in Colfax. James Madison, of Company K, 8th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, offered up his life for the union cause at the Battle of Fort Blakely, Ala. Mary E, his only daughter, made her home with him and ministered to his needs during his illness. Millard F., the youngest child, is a farmer and operates part of his father's property.
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There is a great deal of additional information about W G and family in the history books of McLean County, IL---
Bottom photo of W.G. from: Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of McLean County IL page 761
Top Photo from: The Biographical Record of McLean County, Illinois: Illustrated--The S.J. Clarke Publishing Company 1899 on Page 626-631- The Bio of Elder W.G. Anderson Jr.
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Text from Haynes, Nathaniel S. History of the Disciples of Christ in Illinois 1819-1914,
Cincinnati: Standard Publishing Company, 1915. Page 462.
Came to McLean County in 1855. In 1858 he settled on a farm of 350 acres on the upper Mackinaw. When the railroad was built, the town of Colfax was located on part of his land. This, with the underlying coal, placed him in good pecuniary circumstances. Mr. Anderson received a limited education, but he had fine common sense and was devoted to duty. He preached much in the pioneer days, served as field solicitor for Eureka College five years, and was a public-spirited, progressive and aggressive citizen.
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