ABSTON

1850 Newton Co., Missouri, Jackson Twp. p. 334 #169 Alborn Abston, age 39, farmer born Virginia, worth $800 in real property. With him was Elizabeth, age 25, b. Tennessee; Samuel, age 7, Jesse age 3, both born in Missouri.

Alborn Abston was a partner with Wm. Gardner in St. Clair County and owned the mill later held by William and James Gardn

Henry County, Missouri, Probate

Book A:30 John Anderson appeared and the court agreed a guardian should be appointed for minor heirs of Hannah Anderson, late Hannah Henderson and daughter of Jno. A. Henderson, deceased, late of Lawrence County, Indiana. John Anderson was appointed guardian for the minor heirs, James Anderson, Robert Anderson and Mary Jane Anderson. November 1839.

Court paid the widow and William Anderson, one the heirs.

Book A:36 Robert Anderson, Administrator of James Anderson paid Jesse Applegate on account.

Book A:62 Robert Anderson and Nancy Anderson, Admix of estate of James Anderson, deceased, asked that the court send a transcript of the case to St. Clair County. 1841

31 Nov Term 1839: O'Banion Anderson, deceased. Ordered that Daniel Briggs and John Anderson, Administrators of estate of O’Banion Anderson pay Dr. James Hogan from medical attendance. Ordered that Briggs and Anderson pay T & C. Mockabee for proved account.

37 February. 1840 John Anderson and Daniel Briggs, Adm. of O'Banion Anderson, deceased, ordered to pay Sam Lands one dollar; also B.F. and F.B. Wallace $11.

August 1840 Briggs and Anderson paid account to James Hogan and for crying sale

Feb. 1841 Daniel Briggs and John Anderson Adm. of O’Banion Anderson, deceased, to pay John Orndorff on account.

NANCY ANDERSON's estate was divided into 11 parts.

1. Ambrose Anderson received 1/11 share. On 4 Sept. 1852 Ambrose Anderson and his wife Lovina of "Sinclair" Co. Missouri, sold to Thomas M. Estes of Clay Co. for $10 all right, title and interest in the 1/11 part of land in St. Clair E of SE of 25‑38‑27 containing 72.18 acres. Witnesses wereJoshua and Mary Stewart. Both Ambrose and Luvinia [sic] signed. Called Lovina in recorder's statement. St. Clair County, Missouri, Deed Book D:360.

1 Aug. 1843 Ambrose Anderson and his wife Levina sold to Nancy Anderson of St. Clair for$100 land in St. Clair E˝ of SEĽ of S25‑T38‑R27 containing 72.18 acres. Both signed. St. Clair County, Missouri, Deed B:368

2. Robert Anderson received 1/11 He was listed in St. Clair County, Missouri in 1850 b. 1796 in South Carolina.

3. (Anderson??) Randal Whitley 1/11

Ann N. Estes, William H.H. Davis and wife America, William W. Estes, Francis Henshaw and wife Lucy A., Payton T. Townsend and wife Elizabeth, Terance M. Estis, Thomas H. Estis, George Anderson (son of Nancy) 1/11

Sarah Collins Susanna Revis 1850 St. Clair, age 40 b. MO Valentine Hoover and M‑‑‑(scratched out) his wife, (1850 St Clair Valentine was 24 and "Urane" was 16 b. MO. Finis Anderson and wife Melsina William (S.?) Anderson son and entitled to 1/11 James Anderson by his guardian William Anderson Riley Anderson by his guardian Oscar T. Keller (living St. Clair 1850, age 8 b. MO. Sarah C. Anderson by her guardian James M. Hoover Elizabeth Anderson by her guardian Theodrock Snuffer; living St. Clair with Snuffer, age 16 b. MO.

William Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Thomas Potter, Ruth Potter, Anna Potter, Rebecca Potter, Jane Potter, James P. Potter,

Anderson R. Whitley

James S. Anderson the unknown heirs of John Anderson

Francis and Lucy Henshaw in Clay County #1282 Francis age 30 b. VA; $3000, Lucy A. age 22 b. MO, Sarah F. age 3 b. MO. Also in the home were James Corum, age 12 b. MO and William age 10 b. MO.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book B:271 27 Aug. 1842 Robert Anderson and his wife Margaret (both signed with Xx) of St. Clair sold to Rinkely Hormsby of Henry Co., for $100 ,land in Henry Co. W of SW of 341‑24 containing 80 acres where Hornsby then resided.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book C:113 Robert Anderson to St. Clair County W of NW 30‑38‑26 73.14 acres for $36.02 1/2 4 November 1845 mortgage. Wit: C.P. Bullock & Thomas F. Wright. Robert marked with X.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book C: 150 Andrew Anderson made a nuncupative will on 30 December 1845 witnessed by Randolph Whitley, Noah Webb and William Whitley in which he gave all his property to be equally divided between James Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson and Mary Anderson (all children of Middleton Anderson) and said James should take charge of and manage the estate 12 Jan. 1846. The will was made at the dwelling house of the deceased at the last sickness. It was recorded 8 Feb. 1846.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:153 17 April 1840, Andrew Anderson for $57.15 sold to Middleton Anderson and his heirs all right, title and claim to 45.72 acres in Rives Co. being that part of SW frac. 6-37-27 south of the Osage. Wit: Jesse Applegate, J.P. Delivered to James Anderson 28 Sept. 1855.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:280 25 Jan. 1851 James Anderson and wife Mary; John R. Whitley and wife Elizabethsold to Andrew Hicks, all of St. Clair for $158 67.66 acres on the north end of E of NW and W of NE of 12-37-28 and 29.54 part of NE frac 7‑37‑27 which lies north of the middle of the main channel of at Clear Creek and west of the Osage and likewise 29 acres.53 on the west end of SW fractional part of S1-T37-R28.

St. Clair County Deed Book D:310 24 January 1851 John R. Whitley and wife Elizabeth and Andrew Hicks and wife Mary, sold to James Anderson all of St. Clair for $80 34.66 in the middle of the SW fraction 1-37-28 and 24.39 acres in S half of SW fraction 6-37-28. Wit: Daniel D. Foster.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:312 24 January 1851 James Anderson and wife Mary and Andrew Hicks and wife Mary to John R. Whitley all of St. Clair 80.79 in the south end of E of NW and W of NW of 12-37-28 and 24.39 acres being north half of SW fraction of 6-37-28 and 34.66 acres of 1-37-28. Grantors all signed with X. Wit: Daniel D. Foster.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:361 Robert Anderson and wife Margaret and Randal Whitley of Sinclar Co. MO to Thomas M. Estes of Clay for $20 all right, title and interest being two undivided shares and 2/11 part of 72.18 acres described above.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:373 19 October 1852 Robert and Margaret Anderson and Jacob C. Anderson of St. Clair to Charles Younger of Jackson Co. for $725 E of NE of 19-37-26 (and additional to make 120 acres.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:382 Robert and Margaret of St. Clair for $600 sold to W.H.H. Davis, A.W. Estis, T.H. Estis of Clay Co. the W of NW of 30‑38‑26 containing 73.14 acres with the exception of one acre where J.H. Green now resides. 4 November 1852.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:383 Thomas Anderson and Nancy A. his wife of Henry Co. for $5.00 sold to James W. Beck of St. Clair a lot in Osceola. 30 Sept. 1852.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:394 4 November 1852 Robert and Margaret Anderson of St. Clair to Joseph H. Green of same all right, claim and interest to one acre including the house where Green now resides in NW of 30-38-26.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:401 Partition by court on 28 April 1851 William Anderson, Margaret Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Rebecca Anderson, Jane Anderson, Amanda Anderson, Middleton Anderson by their guardian James Anderson, James Anderson for himself, as plaintiff vs. John R. Whitley and Elizabeth Whitley, Andrew Hicks and Mary Hicks defendants. Land sold to highest bidder. W of NW 12‑37‑28 78.22 acres in St. Clair sold to Joseph W. Cox as highest bidder. George Preston, Sheriff. ESTATE of Andrew Anderson

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:411: Same grantees as above in partition. Land sold was SW frl quarter south of Osage 1-37-28 58.30 and E of SE of 12-37-28 78.68 acres and SE frl south of Osage 6-37-27 containing 26.41 acres and SW of frl SOR 6-37-27 containing 45.72 acres and E of NE of 11-37-28 containing 79.08 acres to James Anderson. 6 November 1852.

D:468 29 April 1853, Joseph Potter and wife Ann to Thomas Estes Sr. all of St. Clair for $10 all their undivided interest of the said Ann Potter in the parcel of land to which she is entitled as one of the children of Nancy Anderson deceased being 1/11 part E˝ of SEĽ of 27-38-37.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book D:601 18 Feb 1854 William S. Anderson of St. Clair to William H. Trolinger of same for $50 sold all right, title and interest of real estate of his father Samuel Anderson situated in the county. Wit: George Anderson. (No land description given)

St. Clair Co. Deed Book E:50 11 March 1854 William S. Anderson, Finis Anderson and wife Melsina sold for $45.97 paid by Randolph Whitley all right, title and interest in real estate belonging to Edward Revis, deceased, late of St. Clair and also the real estate belonging to Isham Revis deceased, being children and heirs at law of Nancy Anderson, deceased, who was a daughter and heir at law of =============.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book E:77 3 November 1854 George Anderson and wife Mary to Thomas Estes of St. Clair for $17.50 all undivided interest in the following tract of land being entitled as one of the heirs of deceased mother, the late Nancy Anderson. E of SE fraction 25‑38‑27 containing 72.18 acres. Both signed with X Wm. L. WilIiams, J.P.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book E:248 2 Oct. 1855 Thomas H. Estes and Lucy A. his wife of Clay Co. to William H.H. Davis of Clay for $500 sold the undivided 1/6 part of NW of 30‑38‑26 containing 150.24 acres.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book E:341 2 November 1854 Ann N. Estes, William H.H. Davis and wife America, William W. Estes, Francis Henshaw and wife Lucy A.; Payton T. Townsend and wife Elizabeth, Tennce M. Estis, Thomas H. Estis, George Anderson, Sarah Collins, Susanna Revis, Valentine Hoover and M‑‑‑(scratched out) his wife, Finis Anderson and wife Melsina, William Anderson, James Anderson by his guardian William Anderson, Riley Anderson by his guardian Oscar T. Keller, Sarah C. Anderson by her guardian James M. Hoover and Elizabeth Anderson by her guardian Theodrock Snuffer were plaintiffs and petitioners with William Potter, Elizabeth Potter, Thomas Potter, Ruth Potter, Anna Potter, Rebecca Potter, Jane Potter, James P. Potter, Anderson R. Whitley, James S. Anderson and the unknown heirs of John Anderson, deceased were defendants in a partition of real estate in St. Clair being the E of SE fraction of 25‑38‑27 containing 72.80 acres and it was found the value and number was that it could not be divided with prejudice. Daniel P. Morgan as sheriff advertised and sold the land to the highest bidder and for $190 it was sold to William H. Trolinger who now has all right, title and claim. (I think this is the same parcel even tho the hundreths is given as .80 instead of .18. But some of these people cannot be identified! Now, the only way Walter can be involved is if he has died and one or more of these Anderson's are his children.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book E:452 2 November 1854 in Circuit Court of St. Clair Randolph W. Whitley and Nancy Revis were plaintiffs with Melsina and Finis Anderson, her husband; Elizabeth Anderson, James Anderson, Riley Anderson, Sarah J. Gillmore and husband James; Nancy Laxton, John Laxton, Martha Revis, Elvira Revis, Ellin Reevis, Drusilla Revis, Benton Revis, Ewan[sic] Revis were defendants for partition of W of NW 10‑37‑27, E of E of NE 9‑37‑27 49.27 acres E frl SOR 3‑37‑27

Court decided to sell whole and division made according to their specific rights. It was sold to Randolph Whitley by Daniel P. Morgan, Sheriff.

St. Clair Co. Deed Book F:118 October 1855 term of the St. Clair Circuit heard petition of Finis and wife Melsina Anderson, Thomas Walton and Elizabeth his wife; James Anderson by his guardian Wm. S. Anderson and William H. Trollinger as plaintiffs with Riley Anderson an infant under 21; were defendant. S of E of SE 8 and E of W of NE of 9 and W of E of NE 9 all in 37‑27 making 120 acres. Daniel Morgan sold land to Wm. H. Trollinger.

Nancy Anderson d/o Edward Reavis who d. ca. 1851 prob. in St. Clair. Nothing found. Middleton Anderson m. Howard Co. MO 5 Sept. 1822 Nancy Anderson. Not able to find marriage for Nancy Reavis and one Anderson. Nothing for combination of Anderson/Reavis or Anderson/Slaughter,

Saline Co. MO 1830 Blackwater Twp p. 241 Middleton Anderson 2 males under 5, 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 40‑50; 2 females 5‑10, Andrew Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 40‑50; 1 female 3040. David Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 15‑20, 1 male 20‑30; 2 females 5‑10, 1 female 30‑40. Adam Scott Solomon Reavis O'banion families (three) James Anderson 1 male 10‑15, 1 male 20‑30, 1 male 50‑60; 1 female 10‑15, 2 females 15‑20, 1 female 40‑50. James Collins next door several families Ambrose Anderson 1 male under 5, 1 male 10‑15, 1 male 30‑40; 1 female under 5, 1 female 5‑10, 2 females 10‑15, 1 female 30‑40. James Smiley William Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 1015, 1 male 30‑40; 2 females under 5, 2 females 510, 2 females 10‑15, 1 female 20‑30. Alfred Brock Andrew Anderson 1 male 5‑10. 1 male 10‑15. 1 male 15‑20. 1 male 30‑40; 1 female 20‑30.

On p. 242 was Anderson Reavis a male 20‑30 by himself. No Edward Reavis p. 243 Ginger Reavis, Mary Reavis was 60‑70 Ginger Reavis was apparently a free family of color. Three marked in household.

Caldwell Co. KY First tax list is 1809; there is an Ambrose Anderson there.

1812 Ambrose Anderson and John Gobert, and all the common names there. Ambrose has no land. 1815 Ambrose Anderson as 150 acres on Eddy Creek 1816 same; 1817 same; 1818 we have a Nancy Anderson! and a Sarah Anderson don't see Ambrose; 1819 No Ambrose Anderson; no Nancy; is Sarah.

ANDERSON OF ST CLAIR, CLAY AND HENRY COUNTIES

Widow Nancy Anderson and the young men likely to be her sons—Robert and James. First, there are a number of Anderson families in Rives County in 1840, but only Nancy had a young male who was not head of household. Nancy Anderson was enumerated on p. 367 with 1 male 5‑10, 2 males 20‑30, 2 females under 5, 1 female 20‑30 and 1 female 60‑70. If Walter and his new bride were living with Nancy, they could be the 20‑30 year olds there.

Nancy Anderson lived in the part of Rives that became St. Clair in 1841 and her neighbors included Joshua and Jonas Caton, residents of St. Clair. This Nancy is probably the widow of one James Anderson who died in Henry County prior to 8 May 1838 when Robert and Nancy became administrators. The History of Henry and St. Clair Counties tell us that James Anderson, Rev. Thomas Keeney and Whit Mulholland (probably Whitmel Holland although it could be a mistake for Edward Mulholland) came to Bethlehem Township in the southeast part of Henry County about 1836.

In February of 1840, Nancy and Robert requested that the probate transcript for James Anderson, deceased, be transferred to St. Clair.2 At the same time, Robert paid Jesse Applegate's demands on the estate.3 Jesse Applegate then became administrator of the estate followed by Daniel Briggs. Although there is no record of Nancy selling property, the two young men suspected of being her sons, sold property near Walter's land entry.

Robert Anderson entered 73.40 acres at the Springfield office at the same time as Walter, although about eleven miles away. His entry was in 30‑38‑26. Soon afterward, he made another entry of 80 acres in adjoining 19‑38‑26. One Ambrose Anderson entered in the adjoining parcel of 25‑38‑27 at the same time. At that time, most of this land in townships 37 and 38 was demanded. Ambrose and Middleton Anderson then entered over 100 acres in 6‑37‑27. This placed them approximately one mile from Walter! Therefore, it seems likely all of these men are connected and lived briefly in Henry County. Ambrose was 50‑60 years old and thus a contemporary of widow Nancy.

However, most did not stay long in their new home. The first to sell was Robert and Elvira, who on 16 December 1839 for $100 sold the west half of the NW of 4‑40‑26 containing 80.23 acres. (Henry Co. C:270). Just a few months later, James Anderson with wife Elizabeth, sold to John Everitt, Jr., on 24 March 1840, the NE of NE of 25‑40‑27 containing 40 acres of land entered at Springfield. (Henry Co. B:163).

Henry Co. Marriages:

James Anderson m.. 1 June 1836 Emily Young. Married by Wm. Goff, ICC

John Anderson m. 27 July 1843 Nancy Proctor. Married by Daniel Briggs.

Allen Beason m. 17 May 1855 Elizabeth Fugate by W.H. Schroeder, OM

Margaret Anderson m. 7 Aug. 1836 Wm. Hargrave by Wm. Goff, ICC. (not on 1850)

1 History of Henry and St. Clair Counties, Missouri. (1883, reprinted Henry County, Missouri Historical Society), 1968, 94.

2 Henry County, Missouri, Circuit Court Book A:62. 3 IBID.. 36.

Saline County, Missouri 1830 p. 240 Blackwater township

Robert Anderson 1 male under 5, 2 males 5‑10, 1 male 30‑40; 1 female under 5, 2 females 5‑10, 1 female 30‑40.

John Anderson 1 male 10‑15, 1 male 15‑20, 1 male 303‑40; 1 female under 5 1 female 20‑30.

p. 241

Middleton Anderson 2 males under 5, 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 40‑50, 2 females 5‑10. Andrew Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 40‑50; 1 female 30‑40

David Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 15‑20, 1 male 20‑30, 2 females 5‑10, 1 female 30‑40 Several names then O'Bannions (3)

James Anderson 1 male 10‑15,1 male 20‑30, 1 male 50‑60; 1 female 10‑15, 2 females 2030, 1 female 40‑50.

Seven names

Ambrose Anderson 1 male under 5 1 male 10‑15, 1 male 30‑40; 1 female under 5, 1 female 5‑10, 2 females 101‑5, 1 female 30‑40.

James Finley

William Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 10‑15, 1 male 30‑40, 2 females under 5, 2 females 5‑10, 2 females 10‑15, 1 female 20‑30.

Alfred Brock

Andrew Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 10‑15, 1 male 15‑20, 1 male 30‑40; 1 female 2030.

p. 243

William Anderson, Sr. 1 male 10‑15, 2 males 15‑20, 1 male 60‑70; 2 females 5‑10, 3 females 10‑15, 1 female 50‑60.

Thomas Fitshue

William Corn 1 male under 5, 2 males 5‑10, 1 male 10‑15, 1 male 20‑30; 1 female under 5 1 female 5‑10 1 female 30‑40.

Rives County 1840:

p. 355 Robert Anderson near John and Fred McNew, W. Holland 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 2030, 1 female under 5 1 female 20-30. (McNews were in 40-26) *

p. 356 Joseph Deford, Thomas Keeney, E. Mulholland

p. 357 William Anderson 2 males under 5, 1 male 20‑30, 1 female 20‑30

p.364 Isaac Anderson 2 males under 5, 1 male 20‑30, 2 females 5‑10, 1 female 20‑30.

St. Clair people

p. 367 Nancy Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 2 males 20‑30, 2 females under 5, 1 female 20‑30, 1 female 60‑70. J

p. 368 David Kelso

p. 369 Robert Anderson 1 male under 5, 2 males 5‑10, 1 male 30‑40, 1 female under 5, 2 females 5‑10 1 female 10‑15,1 female 15‑20,1 female 30‑40. Next to George Anderson

1 male under 5, 1 male 20‑30, 1 female under 5 1 female 20‑30. Near Charles & James Beale and John John Smarr.

Samuel Anderson 2 males under 5 1 male 5‑10, 1 male 20‑30; 2 females 5‑10, 1 female 20‑30. 10 houses

Middleton Anderson 1 male 5‑10, 2 males 10‑15, 1 male 50‑60; 2 females under 5, 1 female 5‑10, 1 female 20‑30 next to Lindsey Applegate. (Middleton married Nancy Anderson in Howard County).

John Anderson 1 male under 5, 1 male 40‑50, 1 female under 5, 1 female 5‑10, 1 female 10‑15, 1 female 30‑40.

Henry Co. Missouri Deed Book B:60 15 January 1839 John Hargrave and Catharine his wife for $80 sold to Elias Finley 120 acres in 14‑42‑25. (not close) (Henry County, Missouri Marriages John Hargrave m. 12 June 1836 Catharine Fowler. Md by William Goff, I.C.C. Margaret Anderson m. 7 Aug. 1836 William Hargrave by Wm. Goff, I.C.C. Wm. Goff shown in Springfield township.)

Frederick Hargrave had land in 23‑42‑25. Near him on the 1850 census was James Anderson, (age 30 b. Ohio) and Henry Anderson m. Malvina b. Ohio.

B: 163 James Anderson to John Everitt Jr. March 24, 1840 James and wife Elizbeth sold NE of NE of 25‑40‑27 containing 40 acres of land entered at Springfield. (lived within a couple of miles of Walter)

C:270 16 December 1839 Robert Anderson and wife Elvira for $100 sold the west half of the NW of 4‑40‑26 containing 80.23 acres. (close)

C:433 13 January 1842 James Anderson and his wife Elizabeth of Bates Co. Missouri for $225 have sold to Nehemiah Beardsley the SW of 31‑41‑24 157 acres containing 157 acres. Wit: Caroline Anderson. Recorded 19 Jan. 1842. (not close, but there was only one James Anderson in Rives in 1840)

D:45 Thomas Anderson to A.H. Goodin October 19, 1840 for $55.32 Nl/2 of NWl/4 of 1243‑24 granted to Anderson by pre-emption act of 1838. (not close)

D:129 George Anderson to James Atkison Aug.29, 1842 George and wife Polly of St. Clair for $8.00 conveyed lot in town of Clinton.

D:157 Isaac Anderson to Richard Watt Sept. 19, 1843 Isaac and wife Eliza for $100 Sl/2 of SEl/4 of 5‑13‑7W in county of Henry (must be incorrect)

E:555 Jno Anderson by Adm. to J.H. Renfroe March 2, 1853 David Briggs, Adm. of John Anderson, deceased to comply with petition filed sold the W l/2 of NW1/4 of 12 and SEl/4 of NW1/4 of same and SWl/4 of SW1/4 of 12 all in 41‑24. Signed "Daniel Briggs" sold to John H. Renfro. (not close)

E:580? Daniel Briggs, Adm. of Jno Anderson deceased. Probably sale of additional land in same place. Faded too much to read.

13 May 8 1838 Bond taken from Robert Anderson, Adm. and Mary Anderson, Admx on estate of James Anderson, deceased.

27 August 1839 John Anderson appointed guardian for minor heirs James Anderson, Robert Anderson, Jane Anderson. Thomas Britton, L.B. Kinsey and George W. Martin, securities. Also paid the widow and William Anderson, one of the heirs.

30 John Anderson appeared and the court agreed a guardian should be appointed for minor heirs of Hannah Anderson, late Hannah Henderson and daughter of Jno A. Henderson, deceased, late of Lawrence County, Indiana. John Anderson was appointed guardian for the minor heirs naming James Anderson, Robert Anderson and Mary Jane Anderson. November 1839.

[Anderson‑Henderson marriage in Lawrence County, Indiana 16 April 1821.] No Obanion Anderson in Indiana index. One Obadiah in Randolph in 1830, p. 18.

31 Nov Term 1839 Ordered that Briggs and Anderson, Adm. of estate of Obanion Anderson pay Dr. James Hogan from medical attendance. Ordered that Briggs and Anderson pay T & C. Mockabee for proved account. (1850 Henry: Daniel "Briggs" was 56 b. NC; Jane age 57 b. VA, Thomas age 28 b. Tn. Not shown on 1845 assessment. )

37 Feb.1840 John Anderson and Daniel Briggs, Adm. of O'Banion Anderson deceased pay Sam Lands one dollar: also B.F. and F.B. Wallace $11.

49 Feb. 1841 Daniel Briggs and John Anderson Adm. of Obanion Anderson, deceased to pay John Orndorff on account.

D:45 19 August 1840 Thomas Anderson of Rives to Amos H. Goodin for $55.35 NW of 1243‑24.

D:170 29 Aug. 1842 Robert and Margaret Anderson of St. Clair sold 80 acres in Section 3‑41‑24.

p. 94 1835 James Anderson, Thomas Keeney, Whit Mulholland (Whitmel Hollad) seffled in Bethlehem twp. in 1836. (Did the historican mean Edward Mulholland?)

1833: George Anderson, James Anderson, Isaac Anderson (m. Eliza Sharp, natives of Tennessee; settled Big Creek twp.) Claiborn Anderson, Wm. H. Anderson.

D. Briggs came 1838 from North Carolina. settled in Leesville twp. organized Tebo Baptist church in 1841; John Anderson original member.

Whitmel Holland b. 1794 in North Carolina. His son, F.C,. was b. 1819 in Trigg County, Kentucky. He was Cumberland Presbyterian.

On 7 February 1850 Nancy Anderson m. Jeremiah Best in Henry Co; they were married by minister Daniel Briggs—the same man who married Walter. [Thomas Best was a J.P. in Henry County; may be connected to Jeremiah of Benton.]

In 1850 Jeremiah Bass, age 64, Farmer $320, born in North Carolina was living with his new wife and her family in Benton County, #391. With him was Nancy age 30 b. MO. Neither she nor her husband could read or write. In the household were James K. Anderson, age 6. b. MO, Samuel L. Anderson, age 3 b. MO, Nancy Anderson age 20 b. MO and Celina Anderson. age 12 b. MO.

#183 William Anderson, age 40 b. Virginia, Mildred, age 37 b. Virginia, Thomas, age 14 b. Missouri and other younger children. Next to Sarah Puckett formerly of St. Clair County.

#85 Wm. Wiseman age 30 b. KY, Sarah age 36 b. TN, Daniel, age 5 b. MO, Nancy 2, Monroe Anderson, age 14 b. MO, William Anderson, age 11 b. MO, Robert age 7 b. Mo, Eliza Smith, age 18 b. MO and Mary Brown age 6 b. MO.

Letters of Administration were issued in Bates Co. for Wm. H. Anderson, who died intestate before 10 May 1856. Geo F. Pucket d. intestate beg. 12 Jan. 1857 William Anderson d. intestate 21 Aug. 1854 Mary Anderson d. intestate bef.15 Feb.1856. Robert H. Anderson and Thomas Burns, sec. James Young, Adm.

Polk county Matilda Anderson became the administratrix of Matthew Anderson, estate on Mary of 1841. Bluford Maxwell became the administrator in 1841.

1850 was Milton E. Anderson age 25 b. KY, Martha A. age 20 b. VA and Drusella age 2 months.

Cooper County Court minutes O’banion Anderson, James Anderson in Cooper by 1821. William H. Anderson. Presley Anderson.

Kit Fuller (KitFuller@aol.com) provides additional data. Also see Additions for Opening the Ozarks.

My Abstracts of Pettis Co., MO, Deeds:
From Book C, p. 371:
Deed 20 Sept. 1843, from Ambrose Anderson & wife Lavinia, of St. Clair Co., MO, to Robert Anderson, of St. Clair Co., MO, for the sum of $35, land in Pettis Co., described as follows:
West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4, and East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4, of Section 15, Twp. 46, North of the base line, & West of the 5th principal meridien, Range #20 west, being the undivided share of Ambrose Anderson of all the land in Pettis Co. which James Anderson, late of St. Clair Co., possessed.
Joseph Montgomery, JP of St. Clair County court.
(doc. seems to list Range 20 rather than Range 21, but I’m sure this is all the same land)

From Book C, p. 478:
Deed 8 Aug. 1845, from George Anderson & wife Mary, of Pettis Co., MO, to Harvey Maxwell, of Pettis Co., for the sum of $45, land in Pettis Co., described as follows:
West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4, and East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4, of Section 15, Twp. 46, North of the base line, & West of the 5th principal meridien, Range #21, containing 160 acres.
(That is to say: George & Mary Anderson are selling an undivided 1/14 th of said tract.)

From Book C, pp. 481/ 482:
Deed 6 Aug. 1845, from John Anderson & wife Nancy, of Henry Co., MO, to Harvey Maxwell, of Pettis Co., MO, for the sum of $40, land in Pettis Co., described as follows:
West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4, and East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4, of Section 15, Twp. 46, North of the base line, & West of the 5th principal meridien, Range #21, containing 160 acres.
(That is to say: John & Nancy Anderson are selling an undivided 1/14 th of said tract.)
F.A. Pennell, Clerk
Filed 3 Sept. 1845

From Book C, pp.482/ 483:
Deed 17 May 1845, from Robert Anderson & wife Margarette, Middleton Anderson & wife Adaline, Joseph Potter & wife Ann, Light Revis & wife Susannah, all of St. Clair Co., MO, to Harvey Maxwell, of Pettis Co., MO, for the sum of $200, land in Pettis Co., described as follows:
West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4, and East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4, of Section 15, Twp. 46, North of the base line, & West of the 5th principal meridien, Range #21, containing 160 acres.
(That is to say: Robert & Margarette Anderson are selling an undivided 2/14 ths of said tract; Middleton & Adaline Anderson are selling an undivided 1/14 th of said tract; Joseph & Ann Potter are selling an undivided 1/14 th of said tract; Light & Susannah Revis are selling an undivided 1/14 th of said tract; for a total of 5/14 ths of said tract.)
Chas. P. Bullock, Clerk
Witnesses: Chas. P. Bullock & W. Draffin (?)
Filed 2 Sept. 1846

From Book C., pp. 546/ 547:
Deed 3 May 1845, from John Potter & wife Nancy, of St. Clair Co., MO, to Harvey Maxwell, of Pettis Co., MO, for the sum of $40, land in Pettis Co., described as follows:
West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4, and East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4, of Section 15, Twp. 46, North of the base line, & West of the 5th principal meridien, Range #21, containing 160 acres.
(That is to say: John & Nancy Potter are selling an undivided 1/14 th of said tract.)
Joel F. Stewart, J.P.
Proved by Wm. Potter & Robison Woodfin (?)

From Book C, pp. 547/ 548:
Deed 15 Nov. 1845, from David Collins & wife Sarah (Anderson), and Rebecca Anderson of Bates Co., MO, to Harvey Maxwell, of Pettis Co., MO, for the sum of $80, land in Pettis Co., MO, described as follows:
West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4, and East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4, of Section 15, Twp. 46, North of the base line, & West of the 5th principal meridien, Range #21, containing 160 acres.
(That is to say: David & Sarah Collins and Rebecca Anderson are selling an undivided 2/14 ths of said tract.)
Witness: F. Barrows, Clerk of the Bates Circuit Court.

From Book D, p. 144:
Deed 11 Sept. 1847, from Margaret Anderson of Saline Co., MO, to George Anderson of Pettis Co., MO, for the sum of $200, all of Margaret’s right of dower to all the realestate of her late husband, William Anderson of Pettis Co., MO. Land in Pettis Co. not described.
11 Sept. 1847, Margaret Anderson appeared before Amos Tristoe, Clerk, and John M. Glasscock, Deputy Clerk.

From Book D, pp. 591/ 592:
Deed 5 Nov. 1849, from George Anderson and wife Mary Jane, to Harvey Maxwell, both of Pettis Co., MO, for the sum of $16, all title & interest in the following land previously owned by William Anderson, deceased, & described as follows: West 1/2 of Northeast 1/4, and East 1/2 of Northwest 1/4, of Section 15, Twp. 46, Range 21, containing 160 acres; being the undivided interest of said George Anderson, James Anderson, John R. Wilson & wife Nancy Anderson Wilson, William Cayton & wife Susan Anderson Cayton, as heirs of William Anderson, deceased.
George & Mary Jane Anderson appeared 28 Dec. 1849 before John H. Henderson, J.P.
Filed for Record 1 Jan. 1850.
(That is to say, the children of the late William Anderson are selling William’s land inherited from his father, James.)

So of the 14 heirs of James H. Anderson, we now can count 1) son Ambrose who sold his share to brother Robert 2) son Robert who sold his & Ambrose’s shares to Harvey Maxwell 3) son John who sold his share to Harvey Maxwell 4) son Middleton ditto 5) daughter Ann, married to Joseph Potter, ditto 6) daughter Susannah, married to Light Revis, ditto 7) daughter Nancy, married to John Potter , ditto 8) daughter Sarah, married to David Collins, ditto 9) daughter Rebecca, ditto 10) son George, ditto 11) son William, deceased, through his children, ditto.

(We finally get the proof that John Potter, who is alongside his brothers-in-law on the 1830 & 1840 MO censuses, is, in fact, married to Nancy Anderson, daughter of James H. Anderson.)

In 1845, James H. Anderson’s wife, Nancy, dies intestate, and her estate is divided among her 11 children.( We don’t see John Potter mentioned, as he has already left for California.)

St. Clair Co., MO, Deeds, LDS Film #945416 (my abstracts)
Bk. D, p. 360/361:
4 Sept. 1852, from Ambrose & Lavinia Anderson, of St. Clair Co., to Thomas H. Estes, of Clay Co. For the sum of $10, 1/11 th part in land in St. Clair Co., described as follows:
East 1/2 of South East 1/4 of Section #25, Twp. 38, Range 27, containing 72 acres & 18/100 acre.
Witnesses: Joshua Stewart, JP, & Mary Stewart
Filed 17 Sept. 1852, James W. Beck, Recorder
Delivered to W. H. H. Davis, 15 Oct 1853

Bk. D, p. 361/362:
7 Sept. 1852, from Robert & Margaret Anderson, & Randolph Whitley --all of St. Clair Co., to Thomas M. Estes, of Clay Co., MO. For the sum of $20, 2 undivided shares, 2/11 ths of the land, estate & title described as follows:
East 1/2 of South East 1/4 of Section #25, Twp. 38, Range 27, containing 72 acres & 18/100 acre.
Delivered to Wm. H. H. Davis, 15 Oct. 1853

Bk. D, p. 468/469:
29 April 1853, from Joseph & Ann Potter to Thomas Estes, all of St. Clair Co.. For the sum of $10, all interest of the said Ann Potter in & to the following parcel of land to which she is entitled as one of the children of Nancy Anderson, deceased, being 1/11 th part, & being on the waters of Little Monegaw Creek in St. Clair Co.. Land described as follows:
East 1/2 of South East 1/4 of Section #25, Twp. 38, Range 27, containing 72 acres & 18/100 acre.
Filed 29 April 1853, James W. Beck, Recorder
Delivered to W. H. H. Davis, 7 June 1853