Addison Andrew Anderson was a member of distinguished families who contributed greatly to the American Revolution and, thus, to American history. He was the son of Joseph Inslee Anderson and Only Patience Outlaw Anderson. His siblings included:
Senator Alexander Outlaw Anderson
William Anderson
Dr Thomas Von Albade Anderson
Pierce Butler Anderson
His maternal grandfather, Colonel Alexander Outlaw, was one of the Heroes who fought at the Battle of King's Mountain. His participation in the battle was documented by Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss in his book, "The Patriots at King's Mountain". Also reference The American Revolution in North Carolina - BKM. His service also included: Monck's Corner, Brier Creek, Eutaw Springs, and the Siege of Savannah and Charleston. For his contribution, the DAR designated him DAR Ancestor Number A084940.
After the Revolution, Outlaw represented Jefferson County in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the First General Assembly (1796). He later represented Jefferson in the Tennessee Senate during the Third General Assembly (1799–1801), and was elected Speaker. After his senate term, he focused primarily on land speculation and law.
Addison Anderson married Catherine McDowell. She was the daughter of Ephraim McDowell and Sarah Hart Shelby McDowell.
Catherine Anderson's family was no less illustrious than that of her husband. Her paternal grandfather, Colonel Samuel McDowell, DAR Ancestor Number A076518, served with distinction during the American Revolution. After the Revolution, President George Washington appointed him the first Judge of Kentucky.
Mrs. Anderson's mother was Sarah Hart Shelby, a daughter of Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky. In 1780 when the Scottish Major Patrick Ferguson foolishly issued his ill-advised threat to the men in Western North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, Shelby and his friend, General John Sevier refused to be intimidated and led a group of volunteers who met and vanquished the Loyalists at King's Mountain in South Carolina on October 7, 1780.
Addison and Catherine Anderson had four children:
Evan Shelby Anderson
Ephraim McDowell Anderson
Wallace Anderson
Catherine Anderson
Mr. Anderson continued the tradition of military service established by his ancestors. He and his two older sons served in the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Senator Alexander Outlaw Anderson
William Anderson
Dr Thomas Von Albade Anderson
Pierce Butler Anderson
His maternal grandfather, Colonel Alexander Outlaw, was one of the Heroes who fought at the Battle of King's Mountain. His participation in the battle was documented by Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss in his book, "The Patriots at King's Mountain". Also reference The American Revolution in North Carolina - BKM. His service also included: Monck's Corner, Brier Creek, Eutaw Springs, and the Siege of Savannah and Charleston. For his contribution, the DAR designated him DAR Ancestor Number A084940.
After the Revolution, Outlaw represented Jefferson County in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the First General Assembly (1796). He later represented Jefferson in the Tennessee Senate during the Third General Assembly (1799–1801), and was elected Speaker. After his senate term, he focused primarily on land speculation and law.
Addison Anderson married Catherine McDowell. She was the daughter of Ephraim McDowell and Sarah Hart Shelby McDowell.
Catherine Anderson's family was no less illustrious than that of her husband. Her paternal grandfather, Colonel Samuel McDowell, DAR Ancestor Number A076518, served with distinction during the American Revolution. After the Revolution, President George Washington appointed him the first Judge of Kentucky.
Mrs. Anderson's mother was Sarah Hart Shelby, a daughter of Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky. In 1780 when the Scottish Major Patrick Ferguson foolishly issued his ill-advised threat to the men in Western North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, Shelby and his friend, General John Sevier refused to be intimidated and led a group of volunteers who met and vanquished the Loyalists at King's Mountain in South Carolina on October 7, 1780.
Addison and Catherine Anderson had four children:
Evan Shelby Anderson
Ephraim McDowell Anderson
Wallace Anderson
Catherine Anderson
Mr. Anderson continued the tradition of military service established by his ancestors. He and his two older sons served in the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Addison Andrew Anderson was a member of distinguished families who contributed greatly to the American Revolution and, thus, to American history. He was the son of Joseph Inslee Anderson and Only Patience Outlaw Anderson. His siblings included:
Senator Alexander Outlaw Anderson
William Anderson
Dr Thomas Von Albade Anderson
Pierce Butler Anderson
His maternal grandfather, Colonel Alexander Outlaw, was one of the Heroes who fought at the Battle of King's Mountain. His participation in the battle was documented by Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss in his book, "The Patriots at King's Mountain". Also reference The American Revolution in North Carolina - BKM. His service also included: Monck's Corner, Brier Creek, Eutaw Springs, and the Siege of Savannah and Charleston. For his contribution, the DAR designated him DAR Ancestor Number A084940.
After the Revolution, Outlaw represented Jefferson County in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the First General Assembly (1796). He later represented Jefferson in the Tennessee Senate during the Third General Assembly (1799–1801), and was elected Speaker. After his senate term, he focused primarily on land speculation and law.
Addison Anderson married Catherine McDowell. She was the daughter of Ephraim McDowell and Sarah Hart Shelby McDowell.
Catherine Anderson's family was no less illustrious than that of her husband. Her paternal grandfather, Colonel Samuel McDowell, DAR Ancestor Number A076518, served with distinction during the American Revolution. After the Revolution, President George Washington appointed him the first Judge of Kentucky.
Mrs. Anderson's mother was Sarah Hart Shelby, a daughter of Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky. In 1780 when the Scottish Major Patrick Ferguson foolishly issued his ill-advised threat to the men in Western North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, Shelby and his friend, General John Sevier refused to be intimidated and led a group of volunteers who met and vanquished the Loyalists at King's Mountain in South Carolina on October 7, 1780.
Addison and Catherine Anderson had four children:
Evan Shelby Anderson
Ephraim McDowell Anderson
Wallace Anderson
Catherine Anderson
Mr. Anderson continued the tradition of military service established by his ancestors. He and his two older sons served in the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Senator Alexander Outlaw Anderson
William Anderson
Dr Thomas Von Albade Anderson
Pierce Butler Anderson
His maternal grandfather, Colonel Alexander Outlaw, was one of the Heroes who fought at the Battle of King's Mountain. His participation in the battle was documented by Dr. Bobby Gilmer Moss in his book, "The Patriots at King's Mountain". Also reference The American Revolution in North Carolina - BKM. His service also included: Monck's Corner, Brier Creek, Eutaw Springs, and the Siege of Savannah and Charleston. For his contribution, the DAR designated him DAR Ancestor Number A084940.
After the Revolution, Outlaw represented Jefferson County in the Tennessee House of Representatives during the First General Assembly (1796). He later represented Jefferson in the Tennessee Senate during the Third General Assembly (1799–1801), and was elected Speaker. After his senate term, he focused primarily on land speculation and law.
Addison Anderson married Catherine McDowell. She was the daughter of Ephraim McDowell and Sarah Hart Shelby McDowell.
Catherine Anderson's family was no less illustrious than that of her husband. Her paternal grandfather, Colonel Samuel McDowell, DAR Ancestor Number A076518, served with distinction during the American Revolution. After the Revolution, President George Washington appointed him the first Judge of Kentucky.
Mrs. Anderson's mother was Sarah Hart Shelby, a daughter of Isaac Shelby, the first Governor of Kentucky. In 1780 when the Scottish Major Patrick Ferguson foolishly issued his ill-advised threat to the men in Western North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, Shelby and his friend, General John Sevier refused to be intimidated and led a group of volunteers who met and vanquished the Loyalists at King's Mountain in South Carolina on October 7, 1780.
Addison and Catherine Anderson had four children:
Evan Shelby Anderson
Ephraim McDowell Anderson
Wallace Anderson
Catherine Anderson
Mr. Anderson continued the tradition of military service established by his ancestors. He and his two older sons served in the Confederacy during the Civil War.
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