"For twenty-two years Theodore E. Anderson has now been identified with the business interests of Danville and is today most capably serving as secretary and superintendent of the Spring Hill Cemetery Association. A native of Illinois, he was born in Coles county, on the 8th of November, 1862, and on the paternal side is of Scotch-Irish descent, the family being founded in Pennsylvania at an early day, from that state its representatives removed to Indiana. His parents were John Wesley and Lucretia (Day) Anderson, both natives of Terre Haute, Indiana. The father, who was a stationary engineer by occupation, died November 27, 1883, but the mother is still living.
Theodore E. Anderson attended the public schools of Terre Haute and of other places but at the early age of fourteen years he left school and began earning his own livelihood. The family being in rather limited circumstances necessitated his seeking employment at that time. For a period of five years he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, working at farming and gardening near his home, but at the end of that time found employment with the Terre Haute Car Company, where he served an apprenticeship as a machinist and finally became an expert wheelman. In 1888 he came to Danville, Illinois, and for twenty years was with the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad as foreman of their wheel department at this place. On the 21st of June, 1894, he became associated with the Spring Hill Cemetery Association and was elected superintendent and secretary of the company, which position he is still filling to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.
On the 7th of November, 1883, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Mollie E. Stalcup, a native of Indiana, who died November 29, 1893. They became the parents of three children, namely: Walter, who died September 8, 1903; Charles, who died July 5, 1886; and Lillie May, who was born February 1, 1890. Mr. Anderson was again married in Danville, August 5, 1896, his second union being with Miss Marietta M. Borland a native of Danville, who successfully engaged in teaching in the public schools of this city for several years. She is a daughter of George W. And Mary J. Borland, both now deceased, who were old residents of Vermilion County. The father was a merchant tailor throughout his active business life. By his second marriage Mr. Anderson has two children: Elizabeth Viola, born February 14, 1903; and John Wesley, born April 21, 1906.
Mr. Anderson has taken high rank in Masonry, having attained to the thirty -second degree in the Scottish rite. He is also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Tribe of Ben Hur and the Knights of Pythias and has filled all of the chairs in the last named organization. Religiously he holds membership in the First Methodist Episcopal church of Danville. By his ballot he supports the men and measure of the Republican Party and has taken quite an active and influential part in local politics and for one term served as a member of the city council from his ward.
He is also president of the board of education of the Roselawn school district .He is an enterprising and progressive citizen, who takes a commendable interest in public affairs, and during his residence in Danville has made a host of warm friends." (History of Vermilion County, Illinois, Volume II by Lottie E. Jones, 1911, Page 228)
Theodore E. Anderson attended the public schools of Terre Haute and of other places but at the early age of fourteen years he left school and began earning his own livelihood. The family being in rather limited circumstances necessitated his seeking employment at that time. For a period of five years he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, working at farming and gardening near his home, but at the end of that time found employment with the Terre Haute Car Company, where he served an apprenticeship as a machinist and finally became an expert wheelman. In 1888 he came to Danville, Illinois, and for twenty years was with the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad as foreman of their wheel department at this place. On the 21st of June, 1894, he became associated with the Spring Hill Cemetery Association and was elected superintendent and secretary of the company, which position he is still filling to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.
On the 7th of November, 1883, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Mollie E. Stalcup, a native of Indiana, who died November 29, 1893. They became the parents of three children, namely: Walter, who died September 8, 1903; Charles, who died July 5, 1886; and Lillie May, who was born February 1, 1890. Mr. Anderson was again married in Danville, August 5, 1896, his second union being with Miss Marietta M. Borland a native of Danville, who successfully engaged in teaching in the public schools of this city for several years. She is a daughter of George W. And Mary J. Borland, both now deceased, who were old residents of Vermilion County. The father was a merchant tailor throughout his active business life. By his second marriage Mr. Anderson has two children: Elizabeth Viola, born February 14, 1903; and John Wesley, born April 21, 1906.
Mr. Anderson has taken high rank in Masonry, having attained to the thirty -second degree in the Scottish rite. He is also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Tribe of Ben Hur and the Knights of Pythias and has filled all of the chairs in the last named organization. Religiously he holds membership in the First Methodist Episcopal church of Danville. By his ballot he supports the men and measure of the Republican Party and has taken quite an active and influential part in local politics and for one term served as a member of the city council from his ward.
He is also president of the board of education of the Roselawn school district .He is an enterprising and progressive citizen, who takes a commendable interest in public affairs, and during his residence in Danville has made a host of warm friends." (History of Vermilion County, Illinois, Volume II by Lottie E. Jones, 1911, Page 228)
"For twenty-two years Theodore E. Anderson has now been identified with the business interests of Danville and is today most capably serving as secretary and superintendent of the Spring Hill Cemetery Association. A native of Illinois, he was born in Coles county, on the 8th of November, 1862, and on the paternal side is of Scotch-Irish descent, the family being founded in Pennsylvania at an early day, from that state its representatives removed to Indiana. His parents were John Wesley and Lucretia (Day) Anderson, both natives of Terre Haute, Indiana. The father, who was a stationary engineer by occupation, died November 27, 1883, but the mother is still living.
Theodore E. Anderson attended the public schools of Terre Haute and of other places but at the early age of fourteen years he left school and began earning his own livelihood. The family being in rather limited circumstances necessitated his seeking employment at that time. For a period of five years he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, working at farming and gardening near his home, but at the end of that time found employment with the Terre Haute Car Company, where he served an apprenticeship as a machinist and finally became an expert wheelman. In 1888 he came to Danville, Illinois, and for twenty years was with the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad as foreman of their wheel department at this place. On the 21st of June, 1894, he became associated with the Spring Hill Cemetery Association and was elected superintendent and secretary of the company, which position he is still filling to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.
On the 7th of November, 1883, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Mollie E. Stalcup, a native of Indiana, who died November 29, 1893. They became the parents of three children, namely: Walter, who died September 8, 1903; Charles, who died July 5, 1886; and Lillie May, who was born February 1, 1890. Mr. Anderson was again married in Danville, August 5, 1896, his second union being with Miss Marietta M. Borland a native of Danville, who successfully engaged in teaching in the public schools of this city for several years. She is a daughter of George W. And Mary J. Borland, both now deceased, who were old residents of Vermilion County. The father was a merchant tailor throughout his active business life. By his second marriage Mr. Anderson has two children: Elizabeth Viola, born February 14, 1903; and John Wesley, born April 21, 1906.
Mr. Anderson has taken high rank in Masonry, having attained to the thirty -second degree in the Scottish rite. He is also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Tribe of Ben Hur and the Knights of Pythias and has filled all of the chairs in the last named organization. Religiously he holds membership in the First Methodist Episcopal church of Danville. By his ballot he supports the men and measure of the Republican Party and has taken quite an active and influential part in local politics and for one term served as a member of the city council from his ward.
He is also president of the board of education of the Roselawn school district .He is an enterprising and progressive citizen, who takes a commendable interest in public affairs, and during his residence in Danville has made a host of warm friends." (History of Vermilion County, Illinois, Volume II by Lottie E. Jones, 1911, Page 228)
Theodore E. Anderson attended the public schools of Terre Haute and of other places but at the early age of fourteen years he left school and began earning his own livelihood. The family being in rather limited circumstances necessitated his seeking employment at that time. For a period of five years he turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, working at farming and gardening near his home, but at the end of that time found employment with the Terre Haute Car Company, where he served an apprenticeship as a machinist and finally became an expert wheelman. In 1888 he came to Danville, Illinois, and for twenty years was with the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad as foreman of their wheel department at this place. On the 21st of June, 1894, he became associated with the Spring Hill Cemetery Association and was elected superintendent and secretary of the company, which position he is still filling to the entire satisfaction of all concerned.
On the 7th of November, 1883, Mr. Anderson was united in marriage to Miss Mollie E. Stalcup, a native of Indiana, who died November 29, 1893. They became the parents of three children, namely: Walter, who died September 8, 1903; Charles, who died July 5, 1886; and Lillie May, who was born February 1, 1890. Mr. Anderson was again married in Danville, August 5, 1896, his second union being with Miss Marietta M. Borland a native of Danville, who successfully engaged in teaching in the public schools of this city for several years. She is a daughter of George W. And Mary J. Borland, both now deceased, who were old residents of Vermilion County. The father was a merchant tailor throughout his active business life. By his second marriage Mr. Anderson has two children: Elizabeth Viola, born February 14, 1903; and John Wesley, born April 21, 1906.
Mr. Anderson has taken high rank in Masonry, having attained to the thirty -second degree in the Scottish rite. He is also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Modern Woodmen of America, the Tribe of Ben Hur and the Knights of Pythias and has filled all of the chairs in the last named organization. Religiously he holds membership in the First Methodist Episcopal church of Danville. By his ballot he supports the men and measure of the Republican Party and has taken quite an active and influential part in local politics and for one term served as a member of the city council from his ward.
He is also president of the board of education of the Roselawn school district .He is an enterprising and progressive citizen, who takes a commendable interest in public affairs, and during his residence in Danville has made a host of warm friends." (History of Vermilion County, Illinois, Volume II by Lottie E. Jones, 1911, Page 228)
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