James B. Anderson

James B. Anderson reports himself being born in PA, his father born in Delaware, and mother born in Ireland in various census reports. However, his son Lincoln Linmore Anderson, reports his father (James) being born in Scotland in a couple of his census reports.

In the 1840 Census, James & Isabella Anderson were residing in Greenfield Twp, Bedford County, Pa. In 1850, they resided in Jefferson Twp, Allegheny Co., Pa., where James was a carpenter by trade.

James and Isabella had five children to their union, Corporal Moses D. Anderson, Mary J., Mariah, George W., and Elizabeth.

Sometime between 1850-1860, Isabella had passed away and James relocated to Monroe Twp, Clarion Co., Pa. where he resided with his second wife, Margaret J. Maxwell (born Nov 1831 in Ireland; died 1900 in Curllsville). Here, James was a wagon maker by trade. James and Margaret had 12 children to their union: John, James, David M., William H., Robert, Lincoln Linmore, Annie B., Sarah J., Elizabeth, Ulysses Grant, Emma M., and Herman.

Sometime between 1860-1870, James Anderson bought from Major Means the land known as the McCurdy home in Curllsville, Clarion Co., Pa. Here he built a home and wagon shop which he and his son, Moses, operated. Later, Moses built a shop on the location of the A.L. Shook garage, he worked with the Jones brothers and painted wagons, buggies and carriages in the second floor of their shop, located in Curllsville, PA. He also had a wagon shop in Sligo.

During the 1880 census, James was a farmer in Piney Twp, with a general disability.

James passed away sometime between the 1880-1900 census period. During 1900, Margaret (widowed) was residing in Curllsville Borough with her son, David M. Anderson.

Compiled by Pamela Myers-Grewell 2005

Sources:

census records

AJ Davis history of Clarion Co

James B. Anderson Biography

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First Generation

1. James B. Anderson was born in 1813 in Bedford, PA?. He died in 1880/1900 in Piney, Clarion, PA.

James Anderson bought from Major Means the land known as the McCurdy home. Here he built a home and wagon shop which he and his son, Moses, operated. Later, Moses built a shop on the location of the A.L. Shook garage, he worked with the Jones brothers and painted wagons, buggies and carriages in the second floor of their shop, located in Curllsville, PA. He also had a wagon shop in Sligo. --Davis History of Clarion County, PA.

Pamela's notations: Full name of former owner of his homestead was Major George Means. His daughter, Nancy Jane, was the wife of David Ramsey Craig. The Jones brothers were Sim, John, Sam. -- source: 1940 Clarion County Centennial publication.

James reports himself being born in PA and his father born in Delaware in census reports. However, his son Lincoln Linmore Anderson, reports his father (James) being born in Scotland in a couple of his census reports.

1840 Census: Greenfield Twp, Bedford County, PA James Anderson; 1 male <5 years old; 1 male 20-30 years old; 1 female 20-30 years old

1850 Census: Jefferson Twp, Allegheny Co., PA James Anderson 38 Carpenter.; Isabella 30; Moses D. 13; Mary J. 9; Mariah 6; George W. 3; Elizabeth 4/12

1860 Census: Monroe, Clarion, PA M653_1095 pg 15 James Anderson 48. Wagon maker. Real estate: $300. Personal property: $200. Born PA. Margaret 34 ., Moses 23, Mariah 17, George 13, John 7, James 5, David 3, William 2, Robert 1

1870 Census: Piney, Clarion, PA M593_1326 pg 587 James Anderson 57. Farmer. Real Estate: $1000. Personal Property $600. Margaret 38. Born PA. Cannot read. Cannot write. George W. 23. Farm Hand. John 18, James 15, David 14, William 12, Robert 11, Lincoln 10, Annie B. 6, Sarah J. 3, Elizabeth 7, Ulysses G. 1

1877- Advertising Directory of Piney Twp Page 203 Piney, Sligo, Curllsville, Reidsburg Post Offices. J. Anderson, Sligo Post Office, nativity of PA.

From Caldwell's Illustrated Historical Combination Atlas of Clarion Co., Pennsylvania., Published by J. A. Caldwell, 1877

1880 Census: Piney Township, Clarion Co., PA Roll T9_1117 pg 265C James Anderson 67. Farmer. General disability. Born PA. Father born Delaware. Mother born Ireland. Margaret 48 Cannot read. Cannot write. Born Ireland. Parents born in Ireland. Robert 20, Ulysses G. 12, Elizabeth 17, Anna B. 15, Sarah J. 12, Emma M. 9

1900 Census: Curllsville Borough, Clarion, PA (residing with son, D.M. Anderson) -- James - deceased. Margaret J. (mother) 68. Born Nov. 1831 in Ireland. Parents born in Ireland. Mother of 10, six living. Married 35 years. Owns home free of mortgage. Cannot read. Cannot write. Can speak English.

In her son, Lincoln's SSDI papers, his mother's maiden name is listed as Maxwell.

James married (1) Isabella about 1835. Isabella was born about 1820 in Pennsylvania. She died about 1850 in Allegheny or Clarion Co PA. They had the following children:

+ 2 M i. Corporal Moses D. Anderson was born in 1837. He died on 17 Feb 1888.

3 F ii. Mary J. Anderson was born in 1841.

4 F iii. Mariah Anderson was born in 1844.

5 M iv. George W. Anderson was born in 1845.

6 F v. Elizabeth Anderson born¹1849 in Jefferson, Allegheny, PA. She died in 1850.

James married (2) Margaret J. Maxwell about 1850. Margaret was born² in Nov 1831 in Ireland. She died in 1900 in Curllsville, Monroe, Clarion, PA. According to the 1860 census, Margaret would have had to have been 8 at the time of son, Moses' birth. She is apparently a second wife to James?! In the 1900 census, she reports having 10 children, six of whom are living. This would indicate that she is not the mother of James' first 4-5 children. She also reports having been married for 35 years, which would have put her married in 1865, which would be prior to some of her children's births. Something with her dates is not coinciding. According to the 1860 census, she was born in 1826. In the 1870 census, she would have been born in 1832. In the 1880 census, she would have been born in 1822. In the 1900 census, she would have again been born in 1832. HELP!!!!

Her maiden name was Maxwell per Lincoln Linmore Anderson's SSDI in CA.

1860 Census: born 1826. 1870 Census: born 1832. 1880 Census: born 1822. 1900 Census: born 1832

James and Margaret had the following children:

7 M vi. John Anderson was born in 1851.

8 M vii. James Anderson born 1853. He was buried in Warren, OH. James married³ Emma F. Snyder on 19 Jan 1886 in Clarion Co., PA. Emma was born in Rimersburg, Pa.

+ 9 M viii. David M. Anderson was born in Apr 1856. He died after 1900.

+ 10 M ix. William H. Anderson was born in Oct 1858.

11 M x. Robert Anderson was born in 1858. He died after 1880.

+ 12 M xi. Lincoln Linmore Anderson was born on 1 May 1861. He died on 15 Apr 1940.

13 F xii. Annie B. Anderson was born in 1864 in Clarion Co., PA.

14 F xiii. Sarah J. Anderson was born in 1867 in Clarion Co., PA.

15 F xiv. Elizabeth Anderson was born in 1868 in Sligo, Clarion Co, PA.

16 M xv. Ulysses Grant Anderson was born^4,5 on 27 Apr 1869 in Pennsylvania. He died⁶ on 29 Oct 1948 in Orcutt, Santa Barbara CA. Ulysses married⁷ Della J. Buchanan daughter of George Buchanan on 2 Nov 1904 in Venango Co., PA. Della was born⁸ 1878 in PA and died in Orcutt, Santa Barbara, California.

17 F xvi. Emma M. Anderson was born in 1871.

18 M xvii. Herman Anderson was born about 1873. He died before 1880.

Second Generation

2. Corporal Moses D. Anderson (James B.) was born^9,10 in 1837 in Greenfield, Bedford Co., PA. He died¹¹ on 17 Feb 1888 in Curllsville, Clarion, Pa. He was buried¹² in Union Cemetery, Sligo, Pa. Moses married¹³ Matilda Jane Dolby daughter of Thomas Dolby and Rachel Meckline on 18 Sep 1860 in Baptist Parsonage, Reidsburg, Monroe Twp, Clarion Co, Pa. Matilda was born on 13 Aug 1834 in Chester Co, Pa. She died on 18 Nov 1911 in Akron, Summit Co., OH. She was buried in Sligo, Pa.

Clarion Democrat, Clarion Co., PA

ANDERSON, Matilda - November 30, 1911 - One of the oldest and most highly respected ladies of Akron, Ohio, died at the home of her son, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 18, 1911, after an illness extending over ten months. During her last sickness her daughter, Mrs. J. B. Fleming, of Clarion, remained with her for seven weeks ministering to her. The deceased was born in Chester county August 18, 1834, and was the daughter of Abram and Rachel Dolby. She was married to M. D. Anderson on September 18, 1860, who departed this life 23 years ago. She leaves the following

children to mourn their loss, two sons and two daughters, Mrs. J. B. Fleming, Clarion; Mrs. C. F. Craig, Sligo; E. L. Anderson, Akron, Ohio; and E. B. Andersons, Akron, Ohio. All of whom had the consolation of being present at the funeral which was held in Sligo, Tuesday afternoon. The services were conducted by her pastor Rev. J. M Felt. The sons and daughters desire to return thanks to all who so kindly assisted during the sickness and death of our beloved mother.

Moses and Matilda had the following children:

+ 19 F i. Mary "Bella" Anderson was born in Jun 1861. She died after 1910.

+ 20 M ii. David "Elliott" Anderson was born in 1864. He died in 1917/1920.

+ 21 F iii. Minnie Mae Anderson was born on 17 May 1867. She died on 4 Oct 1936.

+ 22 M iv. Edward B. Anderson was born in 1869.

5. George W. Anderson (James B.) was born in 1845 in Pennsylvania. He died in Piney, Clarion, Pa.. George married Sarah . Sarah was born in 1848. They had the following children:

23 F i. Margaret Anderson was born in 1873 in Piney, Clarion, Pa..

24 M ii. Cyrus Anderson born 1875 in Piney, Clarion, Pa.. He died in Scrubgrass, Venango, PA.

25 M iii. William F Anderson was born in 1878 in Piney, Clarion, Pa.. Wed Elmyra .

26 M iv. James Anderson was born in 1879 in Piney, Clarion, Pa..

9. David M. Anderson (James B.) was born¹⁴ in Apr 1856 in Pennsylvania. He died after 1900. Blacksmith in Curllsville.David married Cynthia A. Anderson . Cynthia was born in Apr 1852. She died after 1900. David and Cynthia had the following children:

27 M i. William A. Anderson was born in Dec 1879 in Piney, Clarion, PA.

28 F ii. Emma J. Anderson was born in Feb 1881 in Piney, Clarion, PA.

29 M iii. Thomas H. Anderson was born in Dec 1883 in Piney, Clarion, PA.

30 F iv. Madge C. Anderson was born in Nov 1887 in Piney, Clarion, PA.

31 F v. Anna M. Anderson was born in Feb 1892 in Piney, Clarion, PA.

10. William H. Anderson (James B.) was born in Oct 1858 in Pennsylvania. William married Annie B. Anderson in 1884 in Clarion Co., Pa.. Annie was born in Oct 1863 in Pennsylvania. They had the following children:

32 F i. Bula M. Anderson was born in Dec 1884 in Toby, Clarion, PA.

33 M ii. Ira C. Anderson was born in Jul 1892 in Toby, Clarion, PA.

34 M iii. John M. Anderson was born in Jan 1894 in Toby, Clarion, PA.

35 F iv. Ada I. Anderson was born in Feb 1899 in Toby, Clarion, PA.

36 M v. Clarence E. Anderson was born in 1902 in Toby, Clarion, PA.

12. Lincoln Linmore Anderson (James B.) was born¹⁵ on 1 May 1861 in Sligo, Clarion Co., Pa. He died¹⁶ on 15 Apr 1940 in Contra Costa, CA. He was buried¹⁷ in Sunset View Cem., El Cerrito, CA. Lincoln married¹⁸ Harriett Amanda Bullis in 1889 in Bowling Green, Bloom Twp, Wood Co., OH. Harriett was born^19,20 in 1870 in Ohio. She died in Contra Costa, CA. She was buried²¹ in Sunset View Cem., El Cerrito, CA. They had the following children:

37 F i. Edith M. Anderson born^22,23 in Dec 1890 in Bowling Green, Bloom Twp, Wood Co., OH.

38 M ii. Harvey J. Anderson born^24,25 in Mar 1893 in Bowling Green, Bloom Twp, Wood Co., OH.

39 M iii. Roy Anderson born²⁶ in Jul 1894 in Bowling Green, Wood Co., OH. He died²⁷ in 1901/1910.

40 M iv. Floyd H. Anderson was born^28,29 in Aug 1898 in Bowling Green, Bloom Twp, Wood Co., OH. He died before 2000.

+ 41 F v. Anna Evelyn Anderson was born on 25 Jun 1900. She died on 13 Dec 1961.

Third Generation

19. Mary "Bella" Anderson (Moses D., James B.) was born³⁰ in Jun 1861 in Curllsville, Clarion Co., PA. She died after 1910 in Clarion, Clarion, PA. She was buried in Sligo, Pa. Mary married (1) James Lee son of Jefferson Lee and Melissa C. Lee in 1888 in Curllsville, Monroe, Clarion, PA. James was born in 1859 in Curllsville, Monroe, Clarion, PA. He died³¹ before 1900 in Curllsville, Monroe, Clarion, PA. They had the following children:

42 M i. Clarence E. Lee was born³² in Nov 1889 in Curllsville, Clarion Co., PA.

1910 Census: Waterford Pike (near Reidsburg Rd) Clarion Twp, Clarion Co., PA

John B. Fleming 60. Born PA. Parents born Ireland. No occupation. Owns home free of mortgage.

Belle 48. Married 4 years. Mother of 1 - still living.

Clarence E. Lee (stepson) 20. Waged clerk for railroad.

Mary married (2) John B. Fleming in 1906 in Clarion, Clarion, PA. John was born³³ in 1850 in Pennsylvania. He died³⁴ after 1910 in Clarion Co., PA. He was buried in Sligo, Pa.

20. David "Elliott" Anderson (Moses D., James B.) was born in 1864 in Curllsville, Clarion Co., PA. He died in 1917/1920 in Akron, Summit, OH. David married unknown Anderson about 1891 in Ohio. unknown was born in Ohio. She died³⁵ prior to 1911. They had the following children:

43 M i. Floyd Anderson was born^36,37,38 on 4 May 1892 in Ohio. He died³⁹ in Sep 1965 in Oregon. Floyd married Caroline Anderson . Caroline was born⁴⁰ in 1893 in Ohio.

1917 Residing 210 Westwood Ave, Akron, Summit Co., OH

WWI Draft Registration

Floyd Edward Anderson age 25 Born 4 May 1892

Single

Occupation: Carpenter

Next of kin: E.D. Anderson

Short in height; stout build. Brown eyes, d brown hair.

21. Minnie Mae Anderson (Moses D., James B.) was born on 17 May 1867 in Curllsville, Clarion Co., PA. She died on 4 Oct 1936 in Sligo, Piney, Clarion, PA. She was buried on 7 Oct 1936 in Sligo, Piney, Clarion, PA.

OBITUARY: MINNIE MAE CRAIG

It has pleased the Heavenly Father at His appointed hour to call from the earth the soul of Mrs. Minnie Mae Craig. Death occurred at her home at Sligo, at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, October 4, 1936, following a lingering illness. Mrs. Craig, a daughter of the late M. D. and Matilda Anderson was born May 17, 1867, at Curllsville. Early in life she was affiliated with the Presbyterian church, and stood firm in that faith until death. Mrs. Craig's life has given us a high and noble example of living that is worthy of the emulation of all. On August 27, 1885, she was married to C.F. Craig who survives with the

following children, Mrs. Jessie Hoover, Mrs. Mabel Weeter, Mrs. Nina McMaster, Mrs. Martha Stewart, Mrs. Eva Belle McClaine, Mrs. Mae McCall, Mrs. Alma Heeter, Hobart , William, Ira and Herman Craig, al residing in and near Sligo. One sister, Mrs. Belle Fleming of the Cleveland, Ohio and forty-one grandchildren also survive. A son, Edward S. and two brothers, Edward and Elliott Anderson, preceded her in death. Obsequies were held at the family residence at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Oct 7, the services being in charge of the Rev. John T. Howarth pastor of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. Interment followed in the Sligo cemetery.

Minnie married Charles Fremont Craig son of James Craig and Mary Allison McCain on 27 Aug 1885 in Clarion, Pa. Charles was born on 25 Nov 1863 in Madison, Clarion, Pa. He died on 14 Mar 1947 in Sligo, Piney, Clarion, Pa. He was buried in Sligo, Pa.

OBITUARY: SLIGO CHARLES FREEMONT CRAIG_Services in memory of Charles Freemont Craig, 83, well known Sligo farmer, who died March 12, 1947, were conducted from the family home, Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Rev. E. D. Crawform, pastor of the Presbyterian church, conducted the service. Interment followed in the Sligo cemetery, under the direction of Guy M. Hawk. He had been in declining health for a number of years. Mr. Craig was born in Madison township, Clarion county, November 25, 1863, son of the late James and Mary (McClaine) Craig. On August 27, 1885, he

married Minnie Mae Anderson who died in October 1936. Mr. Craig followed the farming business for many years. Later in life he operated the Sligo grist mill. He was a member of the United Presbyterian church. He is survived by the following children: Mrs. Jessie Hoover, Sligo, R.D. ; Mrs. Nina McMaster, St. Petersburg; Mrs. Mabel Weeter, Sigo; Mrs. Martha Stewart, Meadvile; Hobart Craig, Rimersburg; William Craig, Knox, R.D.; Ira Craig, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Eva Belle McClaine, East Brady; Mrs. Mae McCall, Rimersburg, R.D.; Herman Craig and Mrs. Alma Heeter, both of Sligo. Fifty four

grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Eva Kinser, of Sligo also survive. Mr. Craig was preceded in death by a son, Edward S. Craig, in July 1926._Source: Pegi Males Nelson

Charles was a farmer and owned three farms around Sligo, besides farming for his sister when he was younger. He also was a miller as was his father, uncles, and many other relatives before him. He operated the Sligo Grist Mill for many years in later life and was known for his buckwheat flour. He was also a grocery storekeeper for a time. He and his son, Willie, built a garage and worked on cars for a period as well. Charles & Minnie were both long standing members of the Sligo Presbyterian Church. Services in memory of Charles Fremont Craig, 83, a well known Sligo farmer, who died March 12, 1947, were conducted from the family home, Saturday afternoon at 2:30. The Rev. E.D. Crawford, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, conducted the service. Interment followed in the Sligo Cemetery under the direction of Guy M. Hawk. He had been declining in health for a number of years.

Charles and Minnie had the following children:

+ 44 F i. Jesse Irene Craig was born on 20 Apr 1886. She died on 24 Sep 1975.

45 M ii. Edward Samuel Craig was born⁴¹ on 24 Sep 1887 in Madison, Clarion Co, Pa. He died on 27 Jul 1928 in Sligo Cemetery, Clarion Co., Pa. The cause of death was emergency spleen. He was buried in Sligo Cemetery, Clarion Co., Pa.

WWI Draft Registration

Edward Samuel Craig, Sligo, PA

Age 29. Born 24 Sept 1887 in Sligo, PA

Farmer for self, Sligo, PA

No dependents. Single

No previous military experience

Medium height, medium build, light brown eyes, black hair. Not balding.

No physical disqualifications

Registered 5 Jun 1917

Edward "Samuel" Craig was a well known and highly respected young man of Sligo, and a consistent member of the Sligo Presbyterian Church, having united with the church during the pastorate of Rev. Ardo P. Bittinger. He will be sadly missed in the home and community. The lovely and loving brother and friend died where manhood's morning almost touches noon, and

while the shadows still were falling toward the west. He had not passed, on life's highway, the stone that marks its highest point; but, being weary for a moment he laid down by the wayside and, using his burden for a pillow, fell into that dreamless sleep that kisses down his eyelids still. While yet in love with life and raptured with the world, he passed to silence and pathetic dust.

Service was in charge of Rev. C.L. McCoy, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Interment was made in the Sligo Cemetery. -A friend (newspaper obituary)

Samuel was never married.

+ 46 F iii. Mabel Allison Craig was born on 14 Jan 1890. She died on 9 Jul 1964.

+ 47 F iv. Nina Matilda Craig was born on 3 Aug 1891. She died on 3 Jun 1968.

+ 48 F v. Martha Washington Craig was born on 24 Jul 1894. She died on 29 Dec 1977.

+ 49 M vi. Thomas Hobart Craig was born on 20 Jul 1896. He died on 21 Jan 1958.

+ 50 M vii. William Earl Craig was born on 21 Feb 1898. He died on 6 Jan 1970.

+ 51 M viii. Ira M. Craig was born on 8 Feb 1900. He died on 4 Nov 1978.

+ 52 F ix. Eva Isabelle Craig was born on 28 Dec 1902. She died in Jun 1993.

+ 53 F x. Minnie Mae Craig was born on 5 Sep 1904. She died on 25 Jan 2002.

+ 54 M xi. Herman Elliott Craig was born on 20 Feb 1907. He died on 5 Aug 1986.

+ 55 F xii. Alma Mary Craig was born on 24 Aug 1910. She died on 29 Mar 1988.

22. Edward B. Anderson (Moses D., James B.) was born in 1869 in Curllsville, Clarion Co., PA. Edward married Lottie . Lottie was born⁴² in Aug 1871 in Ohio. They had the following children:

56 M i. Fred J. Anderson was born⁴³ on 8 Mar 1891.

57 F ii. Minnie Anderson was born about 1896.

41. Anna Evelyn Anderson (Lincoln Linmore, James B.) was born^44,45 on 25 Jun 1900 in Bowling Green, Bloom Twp, Wood Co., OH. She died⁴⁶ on 13 Dec 1961 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co, CA. She was buried⁴⁷ on 15 Dec 1961 in Sunset View Cem., El Cerrito, CA. Anna married⁴⁸ Edgar Morgan Neville on 16 Oct 1919 in Oakland, CA. Edgar was born⁴⁹ on 5 Sep 1893 in Whiting, Lake County, IND. He died⁵⁰ on 11 Dec 1956 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co, CA. He was buried⁵¹ on 13 Dec 1956 in Sunset View Cem., El Cerrito, CA. Accountant for Standard Oil Co. of CA for almost 50 years Edgar and Anna had the following children:

+ 58 F i. Evelyn Jayne Neville was born on 25 Jul 1920.

59 F ii. Edythe Edwyna Neville was born⁵² on 22 Oct 1923 in Richmond, Contra Costa Co., CA .

Edythe married⁵³ Emile Joseph Pleau on 12 Aug 1943 in Salinas, Monterey Co., CA . Emile was born on 20 May 1922 in Willows, Glenn Co, CA.