James Wayman Anderson was born on April 8,1862 or 1863. The family bible list one date,1862 but obituary shows 1863. He was born in White County, Tennessee. Wayman was the fifth child of David and Mary Anderson. He was the last of their children to be born in Tennessee.
About his time his family moved to Bethel County, Ohio. Unfortunately there is no record of there move. There is a large amount of family history about the move from Ohio to Kansas, but nothing about the relocation from Tennessee to Ohio. Even though David ,Mary ant their children were not slaves, it was a very dangerous move. The Civil War had begun and more than a few free mixed race people were captured and sold as slaves during these most difficult times. It was during these times that Wayman was born. He was about ten when the family relocated to Kansas and his father died. Wayman worked on the farm until he reached the age of 20. He attended school in Harvey county where he received his education.
On December 23,1886 He married Winifred Hubble of Toledo, Ohio. Together they had three children: Zola, Chester, and Wayman Jr.
Wayman worked for the Santa Fe railroad in October of 1899 as the station manager of the Newton depot and was often complimented on the excellent way he did his job. He retired November 1,1933, after 33 years .Wayman died at the Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka, Kansas ,March 15, 1936. This is just part of his obituary, Mr. Anderson enjoyed the acquaintances of many high officials who invariably complimented him on his excellent handling of passengers. One compliment coming from the editor of the "Wichita Eagle" who said, "That he would recommend him as the greatest station master in the world."
It has been said he has answered as many as seven-hundred questions a day and with each answer he had a smile. Timeless and considerate, sending people to their destinations with seldom a mistake, he was a true railroader, a true citizen, a loving husband, and a fond father.
He now exchanged places with the passengers and rides into the land of rest.The station in the picture is where he served most of his working life, it was replaced by the station you see today.
Information from Anderson family history by Karen Wall
About his time his family moved to Bethel County, Ohio. Unfortunately there is no record of there move. There is a large amount of family history about the move from Ohio to Kansas, but nothing about the relocation from Tennessee to Ohio. Even though David ,Mary ant their children were not slaves, it was a very dangerous move. The Civil War had begun and more than a few free mixed race people were captured and sold as slaves during these most difficult times. It was during these times that Wayman was born. He was about ten when the family relocated to Kansas and his father died. Wayman worked on the farm until he reached the age of 20. He attended school in Harvey county where he received his education.
On December 23,1886 He married Winifred Hubble of Toledo, Ohio. Together they had three children: Zola, Chester, and Wayman Jr.
Wayman worked for the Santa Fe railroad in October of 1899 as the station manager of the Newton depot and was often complimented on the excellent way he did his job. He retired November 1,1933, after 33 years .Wayman died at the Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka, Kansas ,March 15, 1936. This is just part of his obituary, Mr. Anderson enjoyed the acquaintances of many high officials who invariably complimented him on his excellent handling of passengers. One compliment coming from the editor of the "Wichita Eagle" who said, "That he would recommend him as the greatest station master in the world."
It has been said he has answered as many as seven-hundred questions a day and with each answer he had a smile. Timeless and considerate, sending people to their destinations with seldom a mistake, he was a true railroader, a true citizen, a loving husband, and a fond father.
He now exchanged places with the passengers and rides into the land of rest.The station in the picture is where he served most of his working life, it was replaced by the station you see today.
Information from Anderson family history by Karen Wall
James Wayman Anderson was born on April 8,1862 or 1863. The family bible list one date,1862 but obituary shows 1863. He was born in White County, Tennessee. Wayman was the fifth child of David and Mary Anderson. He was the last of their children to be born in Tennessee.
About his time his family moved to Bethel County, Ohio. Unfortunately there is no record of there move. There is a large amount of family history about the move from Ohio to Kansas, but nothing about the relocation from Tennessee to Ohio. Even though David ,Mary ant their children were not slaves, it was a very dangerous move. The Civil War had begun and more than a few free mixed race people were captured and sold as slaves during these most difficult times. It was during these times that Wayman was born. He was about ten when the family relocated to Kansas and his father died. Wayman worked on the farm until he reached the age of 20. He attended school in Harvey county where he received his education.
On December 23,1886 He married Winifred Hubble of Toledo, Ohio. Together they had three children: Zola, Chester, and Wayman Jr.
Wayman worked for the Santa Fe railroad in October of 1899 as the station manager of the Newton depot and was often complimented on the excellent way he did his job. He retired November 1,1933, after 33 years .Wayman died at the Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka, Kansas ,March 15, 1936. This is just part of his obituary, Mr. Anderson enjoyed the acquaintances of many high officials who invariably complimented him on his excellent handling of passengers. One compliment coming from the editor of the "Wichita Eagle" who said, "That he would recommend him as the greatest station master in the world."
It has been said he has answered as many as seven-hundred questions a day and with each answer he had a smile. Timeless and considerate, sending people to their destinations with seldom a mistake, he was a true railroader, a true citizen, a loving husband, and a fond father.
He now exchanged places with the passengers and rides into the land of rest.The station in the picture is where he served most of his working life, it was replaced by the station you see today.
Information from Anderson family history by Karen Wall
About his time his family moved to Bethel County, Ohio. Unfortunately there is no record of there move. There is a large amount of family history about the move from Ohio to Kansas, but nothing about the relocation from Tennessee to Ohio. Even though David ,Mary ant their children were not slaves, it was a very dangerous move. The Civil War had begun and more than a few free mixed race people were captured and sold as slaves during these most difficult times. It was during these times that Wayman was born. He was about ten when the family relocated to Kansas and his father died. Wayman worked on the farm until he reached the age of 20. He attended school in Harvey county where he received his education.
On December 23,1886 He married Winifred Hubble of Toledo, Ohio. Together they had three children: Zola, Chester, and Wayman Jr.
Wayman worked for the Santa Fe railroad in October of 1899 as the station manager of the Newton depot and was often complimented on the excellent way he did his job. He retired November 1,1933, after 33 years .Wayman died at the Santa Fe Hospital in Topeka, Kansas ,March 15, 1936. This is just part of his obituary, Mr. Anderson enjoyed the acquaintances of many high officials who invariably complimented him on his excellent handling of passengers. One compliment coming from the editor of the "Wichita Eagle" who said, "That he would recommend him as the greatest station master in the world."
It has been said he has answered as many as seven-hundred questions a day and with each answer he had a smile. Timeless and considerate, sending people to their destinations with seldom a mistake, he was a true railroader, a true citizen, a loving husband, and a fond father.
He now exchanged places with the passengers and rides into the land of rest.The station in the picture is where he served most of his working life, it was replaced by the station you see today.
Information from Anderson family history by Karen Wall
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