R. S. Anderson

ANDERSON, HOPKINS, SCOTT

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Date: 5/8/2006 at 21:40:30

Dealer in groceries and provisions. Was born on the 13th of July, 1803, in Washington, Washington county, Pennsylvania, and resided there until twelve years of age, receiving the benefits of a common school education. About that time his father moved on a farm, and R S spent seven years in the rural districts. Then engaged as clerk in a general merchandise store for ten years, when he emigrated to Florence, same county, resumed the same business, and ten years later removed to Pittsburgh. Was there employed in the grocery and provision business for five years, after which he went to Cochransville and engaged in selling goods; also kept a warehouse. In 1855 he came to this county and settled on a farm in Summit township, where he resided ten years. Then moved to Pella and started a dry goods and grocery store, continued it four years, sold out and retired from business for a short time. Four years of his time was spent in clerking after which he engaged in his present business. In March, 1832, he married Miss Dorcas A Hopkins, a native of Mt. Pleasant, Ohio, born in October, 1812. They have six children living: William H, Robert C, Samuel A, Mary F. (now Mrs T H Scott of this county), DeKalb and James Q. Lost one, Napoleon. Mrs A is a member of the Second Reformed Church of Pella. Mr A held the office of postmaster in Pennsylvania and Ohio, and was assessor in Summit township. Also held the office of alderman of Second ward of Pella. He has been engaged in active business most of his life; and, although now 78 years of age, his step is still firm and his faculties sharp and accurate.

History of Marion County, p. 640