April 30, 1925
ANDERSON
(from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, April 22)
After firing a fatal shot into the body of his wife Jack ANDERSON, widely known Sequoyah county farmer, Wednesday night, turned the Winchester shot gun on himself and sent a charge of bullets crashing through his brain, according to officers.
The tragedy occured near their farm home, 10 miles from this place, and the body of Mrs. ANDERSON was found near the doorsteps of the house while ANDERSON's body was found in the front yard, neighbors said late Wednesday night. The gun lay nearby.
Investigation of the case by County Attorney PITCHFORD resulted in the belief that ANDERSON "killed his wife and then took his own life."
The couple, both middle-aged were the parents of 12 children, the oldest of which is said to be 17 years. Six of the children however, are step-children of each parent, since ANDERSON and his wife, before their marriage each had six children.
Asked what he knew about the tragedy Wednesday night, County Attorney PITCHFORD told newspaper representatives, "There isn't anything to it only ANDERSON killed his wife and then killed himself. That's all I know about it."
No motive for the fatal shooting had been found by officers late Wednesday night.
ANDERSON, it is said was a reputable citizen and well-to-do.
April 30, 1925
ANDERSON
(from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, April 22)
After firing a fatal shot into the body of his wife Jack ANDERSON, widely known Sequoyah county farmer, Wednesday night, turned the Winchester shot gun on himself and sent a charge of bullets crashing through his brain, according to officers.
The tragedy occured near their farm home, 10 miles from this place, and the body of Mrs. ANDERSON was found near the doorsteps of the house while ANDERSON's body was found in the front yard, neighbors said late Wednesday night. The gun lay nearby.
Investigation of the case by County Attorney PITCHFORD resulted in the belief that ANDERSON "killed his wife and then took his own life."
The couple, both middle-aged were the parents of 12 children, the oldest of which is said to be 17 years. Six of the children however, are step-children of each parent, since ANDERSON and his wife, before their marriage each had six children.
Asked what he knew about the tragedy Wednesday night, County Attorney PITCHFORD told newspaper representatives, "There isn't anything to it only ANDERSON killed his wife and then killed himself. That's all I know about it."
No motive for the fatal shooting had been found by officers late Wednesday night.
ANDERSON, it is said was a reputable citizen and well-to-do.
Family Members
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Missouri May Anderson McEver
1905–1985
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California "Callie" Anderson Richardson
1906–1997
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Virgil Greenleaf Anderson
1907–1978
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Ruby Elizabeth Anderson Cullum
1909–1999
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Delores M. "Maggie" Anderson Collins
1910–1988
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Gladys Anderson Batson
1914–1942
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Oscar Noble Anderson
1918–2008
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Mary Anderson
1920–1923
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Alice Marie Anderson Edwards
1922–2009
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