Biography - R. F. Anderson
R. F. ANDERSON, farmer; was born in Virginia Jan. 6, 1825; his parents were David and Mary Anderson, of Virginia. He attended school in a log school-house; came to Illinois in 1855; has been engaged in the mercantile business. Mr. Anderson was Alderman in 1873-4, and Mayor in 1875 of Yates City. He was married in 1847 to Miss Martha H. North and they have had twelve children. He is connected with the M. E. Church, and is independent in politics. Postoffice, Yates City.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County, Illinois, published by Charles C. Chapman, page 647.
