Alexander Anderson 
Alexander was born in 1762 in ,,Augusta Co,Virginia. He was an only child. He died at the age of 63 on December 25th, 1825 in ,,Augusta Co,Virginia. He was buried in Anderson Cem.,Shutterle Mill,Augusta Co,Virginia.General Notes
Family records said he served in both the American Rev. and War of 1812. The Hamrick sons had a helmet that he wore in the War of 1812. They used to play with this helmet, per Sarah Anderson Suter. Alexander's home (which was his father's) still stands on Rt 732 (2003).
BIRTH: estimated based on age of War service and marriages.
MARRIAGE: 1st. Alex Anderson and Esther Kirkland dau of James Kirkland Apr 26 1786 bond Vol 2 p 279. Alex Anderson m. Esther Kirkland by Rev. Wm Wilson Apr 27 1786 Vol 2 p 349 . Chronicles of Scotch Irish Settlement in VA Augusta Co 1745-1800 by Chalkey.
MARRIAGE: 2nd. Marriage bond says widower Alexander Anderson dated Feb 22 1811 p 55 Augusta Co Marriages. This is to certify that I joined in matrimony Alexander Anderson and Esther Crosby the 26th of February (1811) by Rev. William King
DEATH: Family records state he died Christmas day 1825. Will shows probate in Dec. 1825.
OBIT:
TOMBSTONE: Alexander Anderson Pvt. Rankins Co, VA Militia Rev. War. 1762-1825 .
This tombstone was placed by me from the Department of Defense after Mrs. Suter gave me information to mark a soldier's grave which has no sotne. We had the tombstone installed in Shutterle Cem. near his wife's tombstone. My brother John and I went there for the installation on March 15, 1990. Mr and Mrs Suter and Blanche Swortzel attended too.
WILL: WB 15 p 224 date 1825 probate Dec 1825 Augusta Co. dau Poly Crosby $500 immediately from sale of 5 shares of stock of New Shenandoah Co, land in Port Republic Rockingham Co and 7 1/2 acres in Augusta Co adj. Philip Hufner and William Moffet; wife Esther and children then living to divide remainder; wife Esther to raise, clothes, board and educate four children, fruits of our
marriage; sons William & George to live on home plantation, one third for wife. dau Elizabeth and Martha Ann $1000 by sons William & George in 6 installments when George arrives at 21. William & George to have farm and tract where I now live. when youngest son George arrives at 21. exec. my friend Amos Crosby, William Hanger and Silas H. Smith.
SOLDIER: American Revolution. Virginians in the Revolution by John H Gwathmey states Alexander Anderson served in Capt. John McKitricks Co, in Augusta Co. 1782. Military claims in Middlesex Co, VA May 29 1782 Alexander Anderson. American Revolution, original application by Christos Christou, Jr. in SAR #130571.
SOLDIER: War of 1812. Pay Roll: Jan 19 to Feb 15 1814 $7.20 at $8/mo for 27 days of Capt. William P. Tebbs Co of State Artillery, VA militia Pay Roll: Feb 16 to Apr 16 1814 $20 at $8 per month for 2 months 15 days. of Capt William Tebbs Co Muster Roll: Jan 19 to Feb 15 1814 at Norfolk VA appointment Jan 19 expiration Jul 19 1814 pay due from Jan 12 1814 Muster Roll: Feb 15 to Apr 16 1814 290 miles distance from Norfolk to place of rendezvous.
Parents: Father proven by will of father.
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Alexander were married in a religious ceremony on April 27th, 1786 in ,,Augusta Co,VA. He had a biological daughter named Mary.
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Children
Mary Anderson
Mary was born on March 1st, 1795 in ,Franks Mill,Augusta Co,Virginia. She died at the age of 52 on April 10th, 1847 in ,Churchville,Augusta Co,Virginia. She was buried in Crosby Cem.,Churchville,Augusta Co,Virginia.
Alexander and Esther were married in a religious ceremony on February 26th, 1811 in ,,Augusta Co,VA. They had two sons and two daughters, named William Wallace, George Alexander, Elizabeth E and Martha Ann.
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Children
William Wallace Anderson
William Wallace was born on February 21st, 1812 in ,,,VA. He died at the age of 36 on March 4th, 1848 in ,,,IL.
Elizabeth E Anderson
Elizabeth E was born on December 11th, 1813 in ,,Staunton,Virginia. She died at the age of 69 on February 20th, 1883 in ,,Staunton,Virginia. She was buried in Thornrose Cem.,,Staunton,Virginia.
George Alexander Anderson
George Alexander was born on February 3rd, 1815 in ,,Augusta Co,VA. He died at the age of 78 on July 4th, 1893 in ,,Augusta Co,VA.
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