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Anderson - C.H.R.


C.H.R. ANDERSON

Source: Beckwith, H.W. History of Montgomery County, Indiana p 374 (reproduction by Unigraphic.  Evansville, IN) - and 1878 Atlas Montgomery County, Indiana.

Note: His name is Caleb Henry Renshaw Anderson

ANDERSON, C.H.R., PO Ladoga, son of Joseph and Christina Anderson was b. in Montgomery Co VA March 18, 1814 and settled in Morgan Co IN Oct 1836, where he carried on carpenter and cabinet work for two years. His father d. in Morgan Co Jan 27, 1870 aged 80 years and 11 months. His mother died May 20, 1850 aged 62 years. Aug 1837, he married Miss Barbara LAKE and has 3 children: John S married and residing in Ladoga; Amana J now Mrs. WB GILL ; and Emily C. now Mrs. James C. KNOX . Mrs. Anderson was born in Bottetourt Co VA May 8, 1817 and settled in Morgan Co IN 1836. Her mother, Mary Lake, d. Dec 7, 1830 aged 33 years. Her father, Timothy Lake, died Oct 10, 1869 aged 82 years. October 1838, Mr. Anderson moved to Ladoga, and continued his trade until the Fall of 1847, when he went into milling and farming, which he followed for five years, and then returned to his former trade, from which he retired in 1862. During 1862, Mr. Anderson and David R. KNOX erected a flouring mill in Ladoga, which business he has followed since, excepting two years. He had been quite successful in business enterprises, having accumulated a comfortable competency, and now resides in his pleasant and cheerful home on Main St, Ladoga, a view of which is seen in this atlas.
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