Eugene Weekly Guard newspaper
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Thursday, October 12, 1905

DEATH OF JOHN C. ANDERSON

John C. Anderson, a well-known resident of Springfield, died at his home Thursday, Oct. 5, 1905, aged 70 years and three months. The funeral services will be held at the family residence at 10 o'clock a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7. Interment will be in the Eugene Masonic cemetery. A sketch of his life will appear later. ~~~END~~

Eugene City Guard newspaper
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Friday, October 13, 1905

OBITUARY

John C. Anderson was born near Fayetteville, Ark., July 2, 1835. Died at his home near Springfield, Oregon October 5, 1905, aged 70 year, 3 months and 2 days. Mr. Anderson came to the Pacific coast in 1854, crossing the plains with other emigrants, and first located to California, where he for a time engaged in mining. At this place the Indians stole his horse that brought him from Arkansas and became so troublesome that Mr. Anderson thought with others that it was best to move out and from there he drifted toward Oregon, landing in Lane county in company with Wm. Masterson in the summer of 1866.

September 1, 1869, he was married to Eliza, daughter of R.E. Campbell, one of the early and honored pioneers. After his marriage he purchased and moved on a farm three miles northeast of Eugene, where he resided for some years, later moving on his farm up the McKenzie river known as the Anderson farm, where he cleared away timber and erected buildings that remain as an evidence of his great industry and courage. Mr. Anderson was kind to his family and neighbors and went out of the world with good will toward all mankind.

He left in bereavement a devoted wife and eight children, six sons and two daughters. Mr. Anderson joined the Baptist church in 1868 and lived a consistent member and passed away peacefully and happy in his faith. He was a long and patient sufferer, being fully conscious to the very last, his last words to his sorrowing family being an effort to impress upon their minds the importance of living in harmony and peace with each other and God. After the funeral services which were conducted by Rev. LaMar at the home, his remains were taken to the Masonic Cemetery, Eugene, Oregon, and laid to rest. ~~~END~~~