James Anderson

M, #2601, b. 26 April 1892, d. 25 September 1915
Pedigree
     James Anderson was born on 26 April 1892 at 47 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.1,2 He was the son of John Anderson and Margaret Wood. His family was known by the tee-name of "Coy".
He was listed as head of household's son in the 1901 census at 296 Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland. Those recorded in the household were: John Anderson, head; Maggie Anderson, wife; Hellen G Anderson, daughter; James Anderson, son; Wm G Anderson, son.3
James Anderson was a soldier in the 4th Battalion Gordon Highlanders. James died on 25 September 1915 at Geissen, Germany, at age 23.1,2 He was buried after 25 September 1915 at Hillhead Cemetery, Portknockie, Banffshire, Scotland.4,1,5
Charts
Chart (box): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (indented): Descendants of George Pirie "Buxer" (b. c1672)
Chart (box): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)
Chart (indented): Descendants of William Wood "King" (b. c1695)

Citations

  1. [S1936] James Anderson, Gravestone inscription data, "NM012157, James Anderson, 1892 to SEP 1915. Occupation : Soldier in 4th Gordon Highlanders. Date of Birth : 1892. Headstone Ref : H94. Date of Death : SEP 1915. Place of Death : Geissen Germany."
  2. [S772] Robert Mair, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Robert Mair of Durham, England.
  3. [S5266] 1901, Scottish Census, "James Anderson, son, male, age 8, born in Portknockie, Banffshire, scholar, resident at 296 Portknockie."
  4. [S3391] John Anderson and Margaret Wood, Monumental inscription, "In memory of JOHN ANDERSON 1868 - 1943, his wife MARGARET WOOD 1867 - 1949, their daughter JANE WOOD ANDERSON 1905 - 1966, wife of ERIC W. MUNRO, Wawa, Canada, their sons JAMES ANDERSON 1892 - 1915 4th Batt. Grdn. Hign's killed in action. WILLIAM GEORGE ANDERSON 1894 - 1962, his wife ANNE MARY MAIR 1896 - 1964."
  5. [S3392] Anne Anderson, Neil Pirie, Information kindly supplied by Anne Anderson of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.