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Edward Anderson

Edward Anderson was Steve's maternal great-grandfather, born 2 March 1886 in Allen Township, Warren County, Iowa, died 23 January 1948.

MaternalAndersonMaternal great-grandfather
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4Known facts
4Source statements
0Conflicts
1Open questions

Biography

What we know so far.

Edward Anderson is represented here as Betty Ruth Anderson's father and Mamie Estella Person's spouse.

Reviewed Anderson research connects Edward to Jonathan J. Anderson and Martha Ann Smith / Marsh Anderson as his parents while keeping Jonathan's earlier origins open.

Known life details include his reported Warren County, Iowa birth on 2 March 1886, marriage to Mamie Estella Person on 27 June 1906 in Camp Township, Polk County, Iowa, death on 23 January 1948, and burial at Carlisle Cemetery.

Family

Known family connections.

Biological and adoptive relationships are labeled plainly where they matter.

Biological parent

Martha Ann Smith / Marsh Anderson

Martha Ann Smith / Marsh Anderson is connected through a biological family relationship.

Supported

Biological parent

Jonathan J. Anderson

Jonathan J. Anderson is connected through a biological family relationship.

Supported

Spouse

Mamie Estella Person

Mamie Estella Person is connected as a spouse.

Strongly Supported

Child

Betty Ruth Anderson

Betty Ruth Anderson is connected as a child in this family group.

Strongly Supported

Timeline

Life events in order.

Life Event

Birth

Birth: 2 March 1886, reportedly Allen Township, Warren County, Iowa

Life Event

Marriage

Marriage: Mamie Estella Person, 27 June 1906, Camp Township, Polk County, Iowa

Life Event

Death

Death Date: 23 January 1948

Why We Believe This

Evidence-backed conclusions.

Each conclusion below is tied to a source trail. Conflicts remain visible instead of being smoothed over.

Strongly SupportedAccepted

Marriage: Mamie Estella Person, 27 June 1906, Camp Township, Polk County, Iowa

This marriage information is supported by reviewed family research and remains visible with its source trail.

Supporting source: Preserved Saunders archive
Strongly SupportedAccepted

Birth: 2 March 1886, reportedly Allen Township, Warren County, Iowa

This birth information is supported by the reviewed research currently attached to this profile.

Supporting source: Preserved Saunders archive
Strongly SupportedAccepted

Burial: Carlisle Cemetery, Carlisle / Warren County, Iowa

This conclusion is shown with its supporting source trail and any known uncertainty preserved.

Supporting source: Preserved Saunders archive
Strongly SupportedAccepted

Death Date: 23 January 1948

This death information is supported by the reviewed research currently attached to this profile.

Supporting source: Preserved Saunders archive

Evidence

Sources and archive material.

Source ReferenceReviewed claim source

Preserved Saunders archive

Open Questions

Research still in progress.

Open Question

Strengthen Edward Anderson's parentage with original records

Leading evidence
Jonathan J. Anderson and Martha Ann Smith / Marsh Anderson are accepted here as Edward's parents; original records are still being pursued to strengthen and document the proof trail.
Research needed
Priority targets include Edward's 1925 Iowa State Census pages, Edward's 1886 birth record, the 1875 Jonathan/Martha marriage image, Martha's 1917 death record, Jonathan death/probate records, and sibling obituaries.

Research History

Research notes.

Edward's accepted parents are Jonathan J. Anderson and Martha Ann Smith / Marsh Anderson. Remaining research focuses on stronger original records, Edward's obituary, and indirect sibling evidence.

Next Evidence Targets

8 related tasks

Highest-value next targets include Edward's 1925 Iowa State Census pages, 1886 birth record, 1906 marriage record image, 1948 obituary, and sibling obituaries.