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JOHN H. ANDERSON
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JOHN H. ANDERSON.-John Anderson (or "Enderson," as he spelled
it) came over to America from Scotland in the fall of 1733, and on the 23d
of January, 1734, married Elizabeth (Davids) Demarest. The ceremony was
solemnized in the South Church at Schraalenburgh. After their marriage
the couple located in the vicinity of New Milford, east of the Hackensack
River. John prospered. bought a large area of land, and died well-to-do and
respected. His issue of the second generation were Margaretta (died),
Margaretta, John J., Sarah, Maria, Annatie, Jacobus, and Lydia.
John J. Anderson (2), baptized October 30, 1743, married, January 27, 17 66, Rebecca (Jacobus) Demarest. They had issue of the third generation John J., Jacobus, David, Daniel, Peter, and Sophia. John J. Anderson, Jr. (3), born December 19, 1767, died April 21, 1841, married, September 20, 1792, Maria Bogert, born April 12, 1770, died January 3, 1845. They resided at Schraalenburgh and had issue of the fourth generation Matthew, James, Sarah, Albert, and John Henry. Albert Anderson (4), born August 21, 1811 (died), married, November 1833, Margaret, daughter of Henry A. and Lavina (Blawvelt) Voorhis, born November 23, 1812 (died). For many years before his death Albert (4) resided at Closter, N. J. His issue of the fifth generation were John H., Jacob A., Daniel A., Livina, Maria, Lorena, and Alfred. John H. Anderson (5), the eldest, was born in New York City on the 12th of September, 1834. There he received his education. At the age of twenty he engaged in business as a carpenter, which he has since followed, becoming one of the best known carpenters in his section. He served as Collector of Hackensack Township for four years and for some time has held the office of Assessor of the Borough of Schraalenburgh. In every capacity he has displayed great public spirit, sound judgment, and enterprise. He is a member of the Reformed Church and active in local affairs. Mr. Anderson married Maria Christie and has three children: James, Margaret, and Matilda.
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