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Transcribed biography of Richard J. Anderson
RICHARD J. ANDERSON FAMILY
Submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Anderson live with their family on a farm in Morgan Township that was part of the original town of Tassanong. It has been in the family since 1836 when his forefathers came here with the westward migration following the Revolutionary War, coming originally from Scotland.
The seven Anderson children are the seventh generation of descendants to live on the family homestead.
Mr. Anderson has served the community in many capacities first as Trustee of Morgan Township then as a member of the Porter County Council and presently as a member of the Board of Commissioners, representing the south district.
The family has long been active in the activities of the Morgan Township School from which Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and their seven children graduated.
The Andersons are active in social and civic organizations both local and countywide.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson and their family are members of the Kouts Presbyterian Church, where both have served as ruling Elders.
Source: American Revolution Bicentennial Committee of Porter County. 1976. A Biographical History of Porter County, Indiana. Valparaiso, Indiana: American Revolution Bicentennial Committee of Porter County, Inc. 180 p.
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