Anderson Name Meaning, Family History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Anderson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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On the Scottish west coast, the Anderson family was born among the ancient Dalriadan clans. Their name comes from the given name Andrew. The given name Andrew is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means man or manly. The first reference to the given name Andrew was a monk of Dunfermline, who later became the Bishop of Caithness in the reign of David I. The first references to the surname appeared in the 13th century. In 1296, David le fiz Andreu was recorded as a burgess of Peebles, and Duncan fiz Andreu of Dumfries was recorded as taking an oath of fealty. 1

The Andersons held territories in Moidart, but later moved to Badenoch in the early 14th century. The most prominent branches of the Andersons were the Dowhills, West Ardbrecks and Candacraigs in Strathdon.

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Early Origins of the Anderson family

The surname Anderson was first found in the Great Glen and Strathspey, where the Anderson family is descended from Mac Ghille Andreis, servant of St. Andrew, Scotland's Patron Saint. They are regarded as a sept of Clan Chattan and have been associated with this Confederation of Clans from the 15th century.

Not withstanding the aforementioned Scottish ancestry, it should now be mentioned that some of the family moved south into England at early times in their history. By example, we need to mention the manor in the parish of Eyworth in Bedfordshire. "The manor belonged at an early period to the Leybourns, and was afterwards in the families of Charlton and Francis; in the reign of Elizabeth, Eyworth was the property and seat of Sir Edmund Anderson, lord chief justice of the common pleas, one of the judges who sat at the trial of Mary, Queen of Scots. The church contains some interesting monuments to the Andersons and others." 2

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Early History of the Anderson family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Anderson research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1515, 1620, 1668, 1710, 1721, 1726, 1796 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Anderson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

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Anderson Spelling Variations

In the Middle Ages, the translation between Gaelic and English was not a highly developed process. Spelling was not yet standardized, and so, an enormous number of spelling variations appear in records of early Scottish names. Anderson has appeared as Anderson, Andison, Andersonne, Andersoun, Andirsoone, Andresoun, Androson, Andirston, Andrewson and many more.

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Early Notables of the Anderson family

Notable amongst the Clan from early times was

David and Alexander Anderson of Finshaugh, who made great contributions in the world of mathematics

Lionel Albert Anderson (c. 1620-1710), an English Dominican and Recusant who involved in the Titus Oates plot

John Anderson (1668?-1721), a Scottish theologian and controversialist

John HD Anderson (1726-1796), a Scottish professor who founded Anderson's College in Glasgow

Anderson World Ranking

In the United States, the name Anderson is the 11st most popular surname with an estimated 773,457 people with that name. 3 However, in Canada, the name Anderson is ranked the 13rd most popular surname with an estimated 70,365 people with that name. 4 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Anderson is the 745th popular surname. 5 Newfoundland, Canada ranks Anderson as 123rd with 294 people. 6 France ranks Anderson as 4,892nd with 1,500 - 2,000 people. 7 Australia ranks Anderson as 7th with 71,588 people. 8 New Zealand ranks Anderson as 8th with 6,986 people. 9 The United Kingdom ranks Anderson as 43rd with 88,023 people. 10 South Africa ranks Anderson as 524th with 13,549 people. 11

Migration of the Anderson family to Ireland

Some of the Anderson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.

Another 78 words (6 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

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Anderson migration to the United States +

These settlers arrived in North America at a time when the east was burgeoning with prosperous colonies and the expanses of the west were just being opened up. The American War of Independence was also imminent. Some Scots stayed to fight for a new country, while others who remained loyal went north as United Empire Loyalists. The ancestors of all of them went on to rediscover their heritage in the 20th century through highland games and other patriotic Scottish events. The Anderson were among these contributors, for they have been located in early North American records:

Anderson Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jochem Anderson, who arrived in New York, NY in 1600 12

Heinrich Anderson, who immigrated to Philadelphia in 1627

Thomas Anderson, aged 28, who arriving first in St. Domingo then to Virginia in 1634 or 1635 aboard the ship "Bonaventure"

John Anderson, aged 20, who arriving first in St. Domingo then to Virginia in 1634 or 1635 aboard the ship "Bonaventure" 12

Mr. Richard Anderson, aged 17, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Transport" 13

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Anderson Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Hannah Anderson, who arrived in Virginia in 1705 12

Enoch Anderson, who landed in New Jersey in 1709 12

Jacob Anderson, who emigrated from England to New England in 1710

Derrick Anderson, who landed in Virginia in 1714 12

Edward Anderson, who landed in Virginia in 1717 12

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Anderson Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Archd Anderson, aged 19, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1803 12

George Anderson, who landed in America in 1804 12

Heny Anderson, aged 46, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 12

James Anderson, who arrived in America in 1804 12

Charles Anderson, who landed in America in 1805 12

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Anderson Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Herman Anderson, who landed in Mississippi in 1900 12

Chris Anderson, who landed in Alaska in 1900 12

Eliza J Anderson, who landed in Colorado in 1902 12

Chris C Anderson, who arrived in Mississippi in 1903 12

Frank Anderson, who arrived in Arkansas in 1903 12

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Anderson migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Anderson Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Edward Anderson, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749

James Anderson, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749

John and William Anderson, who immigrated to Newfoundland in 1763 14

Elizabeth Anderson, aged 36, who landed in Fort Cumberland, Nova Scotia in 1775

Mr. Alex Anderson U.E., United Empire Loyalist who settled in Home District, South Central Ontario c. 1783 15

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Anderson Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Alexander Anderson and his wife Isobel, who emigrated from Scotland to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island in 1808 with their children James, Ann, Christina, and Isobel

William Anderson, aged 28, who landed in Canada in 1811

William Anderson, aged 28, who arrived in Canada in 1811

William Anderson, aged 37, a gardener, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815

Ann Anderson, aged 36, who arrived in Quebec aboard the ship "Atlas" in 1815

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Anderson migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Anderson Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century

Mr. John Anderson, (b. 1760), aged 27, English seaman who was convicted in Exeter, Devon, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Charlotte" on 13th May 1787, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 16

Mr. Robert Anderson, (b. 1772), aged 21, Irish soldier who was convicted in Donegal, Ireland for life for highway robbery, transported aboard the "Boddingtons" on 15th February 1793, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1839 17

Anderson Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Miss Martha Anderson, (b. 1768), aged 32, English house maid who was convicted in Northumberland, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Earl Cornwallis" in August 1800, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 18

Mr. Robert Anderson, (Scott), British Convict who was convicted in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 19

Thomas Anderson, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Ann" on August 1809, settling in New South Wales, Australia 20

Miss Isabella Anderson, (b. 1784), aged 28, English convict who was convicted in Lancaster, Lancashire, England for 7 years for larceny, transported aboard the "Emu" in October 1812, the ship was captured and the passengers put ashore, the convicts were then transported aboard the "Broxburnebury" in January 1812 arriving in New South Wales, Australia, she died in 1850 21

Mr. William Anderson, British Convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for life, transported aboard the "Batavia" in October 1817, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 22

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Anderson migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Anderson Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. James Anderson, Australian settler travelling from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia aboard the ship "Bee" arriving in New Zealand in 1831 23

Mr. Jacob Anderson, Australian settler travelling from Hobart, Tasmania, Australia aboard the ship "Bee" arriving in New Zealand in 1832 23

J Anderson, who landed in Hokianga, New Zealand in 1839

Archibald Anderson, who landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1840 aboard the ship Bengal Merchant 24

Patrick Anderson, who landed in Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand in 1840

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Anderson migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 25

Anderson Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century

James Anderson, aged 19, who arrived in Barbados in 1634 aboard the ship "Hopewell" 12

Mr. Robert Anderson, (b. 1613), aged 22, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Anne and Elizabeth" arriving in Barbados in 1635 26

Mr. John Anderson, (b. 1614), aged 21, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Alexander" arriving in Barbados in 1635 27

Mr. William Anderson, (b. 1599), aged 36, British settler travelling from London, England aboard the ship "Alexander" arriving in Barbados in 1635 27

Contemporary Notables of the name Anderson (post 1700) +

Marian Anderson (1897-1993), American concert and opera singer and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom

John Anderson GCB, OM, GCSI, GCIE, PC, PC (Ire), FRS (1882-1958), 1st Viscount Waverley, British civil servant and politician, Chancellor of the Exchequer (1943-1945), Lord President of the Council (1940-1943), eponym of the Anderson Shelter used extensively in World War II

Philip Warren Anderson (1923-2020), American scientist who won the Nobel Prize for physics in 1977 for his work on the electronic structure of magnetic and disordered systems

John Anderson (1931-2024), Scottish television personality and sports coach, referee and official trainer on the UK television show Gladiators

Rona Anderson (1926-2013), Scottish stage, film, and television actress, best known for her roles in Scrooge (1951) and The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)

William Anderson (1750-1778), Scottish naturalist who accompanied James Cook on his second voyage aboard the Resolution in 1771 as surgeon's mate

Patrick Anderson (b. 1979), Canadian-born American wheelchair basketball player, three-time Paralympics gold medalist

Lola Anderson (b. 1998), British world champion and Olympic gold medal-winner in rowing

Norman Bruce Anderson (1955-2024), American scientist who was a tenured professor studying health disparities and mind/body health, and later an executive in government, non-profit, university sectors

Erich Anderson (b. 2024), born Edward Eric Anderson, sometimes credited as E. Erich Anderson, was an American actor, best known for his role in Friday the 13th, The Final Chapter

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Historic Events for the Anderson family +

Air New Zealand Flight 901

Mrs. Audrey Anderson (d. 1979), British passenger, from United Kingdom aboard the Air New Zealand Flight 901 for an Antarctic sightseeing flight when it flew into Mount Erebus; she died in the crash 28

Mrs. Margaret Isobel Anderson (1915-1979), New Zealander passenger, from Epsom, Auckland, New Zealand aboard the Air New Zealand Flight 901 for an Antarctic sightseeing flight when it flew into Mount Erebus; she died in the crash 28

Empress of Ireland

Mr. James William Anderson (d. 1914), British Trimmer from United Kingdom who worked aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 29

Mr. Johna Anderson (1879-1914), Finnish Third Class Passenger from Helsingfors, (Helsinki), Finland who survived the sinking on the Empress of Ireland 30

Mr. Albert Bruce Anderson (1871-1914), English First Class Passenger from London, England, United Kingdom who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 30

Mr. Olaf Anderson (1887-1914), Norwegian Third Class Passenger from Trondheim, Norway who survived the sinking on the Empress of Ireland 30

Mr. A. Anderson (d. 1914), Canadian Third Class Passenger from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 30

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Flight TWA 800

Miss. Seana Michele Anderson (1969-1996), from California, USA, American passenger with fiancée Brent Richey flying aboard Flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; she died in the crash 31

Mrs. Patricia Ann Anderson (1954-1996), from Warson Woods, Missouri, USA, American passenger flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; she died in the crash 31

Mr. Jule Edward Anderson (1947-1996), from Warson Woods, Missouri, USA, American financial planner flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; he died in the crash 31

Halifax Explosion

Mr. James Mark Anderson (1845-1917), Canadian resident from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada who died in the Halifax Explosion (1917) 32

Hillcrest Coal Mine

Mr. Robert Anderson (1871-1914), Scottish Miner from Polmont, Sterling, Scotland, United Kingdom who worked in the Hillcrest Coal Mine, Alberta, Canada and died in the mine collapse 33

Hillsborough disaster

John Alfred Anderson (1926-1989), English security officer who was attending the FA Cup semi-final at Hillsborough Stadium, in Sheffield, Yorkshire when the stand allocated area became overcrowded and 96 people were crushed in what became known as the Hillsborough disaster and he died from his injuries 34

HMAS Sydney II

Mr. Cecil John Anderson (1916-1941), Australian Able Seaman from Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 35

Mr. Ronald Harry Anderson (1918-1941), Australian Able Seaman from Palmyra, Western Australia, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 35

Mr. William Thomson Anderson (1914-1941), Australian Lieutenant Engineer from Five Dock, New South Wales, Australia, who sailed into battle aboard HMAS Sydney II and died in the sinking 35

HMS Hood

Mr. Joseph M Anderson (b. 1920), Scottish Ordinary Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Redding, Stirlingshire, Scotland, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 36

Mr. John Anderson (b. 1919), English Chief Engine Room Artificer serving for the Royal Navy from Hartlepool, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 36

Mr. Arthur D Anderson (b. 1924), English Ordinary Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 36

HMS Prince of Wales

Mr. Stanley Anderson, British Able Bodied Seaman, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking, was listed as missing in action 1942 37

Mr. Archibald Dickie Anderson, British Marine, who sailed into battle on the HMS Prince of Wales (1941) and survived the sinking, was listed as missing and presumed killed during the evacuation of Singapore 1942 37

HMS Repulse

Mr. James Anderson, British Shipwright, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 38

Mr. James Anderson, British Boy, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 38

Mr. John Anderson (1923-1942), "Jacky" English Able Bodied Seaman from Grove Hill, Middlesbrough, England, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse and survived the sinking, was lost later in 1942 38

HMS Royal Oak

William Thomas Anderson (1920-1939), born in Ballycullen, Newtownards, Co. Down, Ireland, Irish Marine with the Royal Marine aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 39

William Barrie Anderson (1921-1939), born in Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Scottish Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 39

R. Anderson, British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking 39

Robert Fairey Anderson (1921-1939), born in Edinburgh, Scotland, Scottish Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 39

Henry Lewis Anderson (1916-1939), born in Dawley, Shropshire, England, British Stoker 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking 39

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Ibrox disaster

David Anderson (1926-1971), Scottish football supporter, from Glasgow who was at the Ibrox disaster on 2nd January 1971 when a human crush among the crowd killed 66 and injured 200 people he died of his injuries 40

North Sea Flood

Harry Anderson, British worker aboard the trawler "Michael Griffith" killed in the North Sea Flood, a major storm surge in 1953

RMS Lusitania

Mrs. Margaret Anderson, (née Armstrong), English 2nd Class passenger residing in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA returning to England, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking and was recovered 41

Mrs. Emily Mary Anderson, (née Pybus), English 2nd Class passenger residing in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA visiting England, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 15 42

Miss Barbara Winifred Anderson, American 2nd Class passenger from Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking by escaping in life boat 15 42

Mr. William Anderson, English Barkeeper from Kirkdale, Liverpool, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 42

Mr. William Affleck Anderson, English Senior 5th Engineer from Liverpool, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and died in the sinking and was recovered 42

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RMS Titanic

Mr. Walter Yuill Anderson (1861-1912), aged 48, born in Campsie, Stirlingshire, Scotland, Scottish Scullion from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and died in the sinking 43

Mr. John Anderson (b. 1870), aged 41, English Able Seaman from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 16 43

Mr. James Anderson, aged 40, English Able Seaman from Southampton, Hampshire who worked aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping on life boat 16 43

Mr. Harry Anderson, aged 47, American First Class passenger from New York City, New York who sailed aboard the RMS Titanic and survived the sinking escaping in life boat 3 43

Senghenydd colliery

Mr. Charles F. Anderson (b. 1881), Welsh coal miner from Senghenydd, Caerphilly, Wales who was working at the Senghenydd colliery when there was an explosion on the 14th October 1913; he died 44

SS Alcoa Puritan

N.M. Anderson, American Second Mate from New Orleans, Louisiana, who was working aboard the SS Alcoa Puritan (1942) traveling from Port of Spain, Trinidad to Mobile, Alabama when it was torpedoed by U-boat U-507; he survived the sinking 45

SS Atlantic

Tomine Anderson, Norwegian traveler aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking

Brita Anderson, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking

Mr. George Anderson, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking

Ida Anderson, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking

Mr. Gustav Anderson, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking

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St. Francis Dam

Mr. Clinton M. Anderson, American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928

Mr. Keith B. Anderson, American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928

Mr. S. M. Anderson, American resident in Santa Clarita who survived when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928

Mr. Timothy Anderson, American resident in Santa Clarita who survived when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928

USS Arizona

Mr. John D. Anderson, American Boatswain's Mate Second Class working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking 46

Mr. Robert Adair Anderson, American Gunner's Mate Third Class from Missouri, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 46

Mr. Lawrence Donald Anderson, American Ensign from Iowa, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 46

Mr. James Pickins Anderson Jr., American Seaman First Class from Nevada, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 46

Mr. Charles Titus Anderson, American Carpenter's Mate Second Class from California, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 46

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USS Indianapolis

Erick Thorwald Anderson (1915-1996), American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he survived the sinking 47

Leonard Ole Anderson (1912-1945), American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 47

Sam General Anderson (1929-1945), American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 47

Vincent Udell Anderson (1914-1945), American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 47

Richard Lew Anderson (1927-1945), American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he was one of the many who were killed in the sinking due to exposure, dehydration, saltwater poisoning and shark attacks 47

Victoria steamboat disaster

Harry Anderson, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881

Henry Anderson, Canadian passenger who was killed in the Victoria steamboat disaster when the boat capsized in 1881

Vimy Ridge

John Anderson (1888-1917), Canadian Corporal in the 78th Battalion who died at Vimy Ridge April 1917

A. Anderson (d. 1917), Canadian Private in the 2nd Battalion who died at Vimy Ridge April 1917

J. Anderson (1880-1917), Canadian Private in the 10th Battalion who died at Vimy Ridge April 1917

H. Anderson (d. 1917), Canadian Lance Corporal in the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Battalion who died at Vimy Ridge April 1917

J. H. Anderson (d. 1917), Canadian Corporal in the 7th Battalion who died at Vimy Ridge April 1917

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Related Stories +

Suggested Readings for the name Anderson +

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