Elijah
Quitman
"Lige"
Anderson
Born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States
Ancestors 
Husband of
Leandra Shirley
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Husband of
Hester Mae (Tutor) Anderson
— married
30 Nov 1892 in Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States
Husband of
Lenora Etta (Shirley) Anderson
— married
15 Dec 1904 in Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States
Descendants 
Died
at age 81
in Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 13 Sep 2018
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Biography
Elijah was born in 1869. He was the son of Benjamin Anderson and Mary Swaim.
Elijah was first married to Hestor Mae Tutor on 30 Nov 1892 and they had three children. Hestor was only 26 when she died on 18 May 1902.
Elijah then married Lenora Etta “Nora” Shirley 15 Dec 1904. They had several children together.
He passed away in 1950.
Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 13 September 2018), memorial page for Elijah Quitman Anderson (1869–1950), Find A Grave: Memorial #58418741, citing Carey Springs Cemetery, Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA ; Maintained by Joe W Tippit Sr (contributor 47318840) .
Sources
1870 United States Federal Census
- Name E J Andeson
- Age in 1870 1
- Birth Year abt 1869
- Birthplace Mississippi
- Dwelling Number 60
- Home in 1870 Township 8, Lafayette, Mississippi
- Race White
- Gender Male
- Ben Andeson
- M J Andeson
- Household Members
- Name Age
- Ben Andeson
- M J Andeson
- E J Andeson
Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 8, Lafayette, Mississippi; Roll: M593_734; Page: 459B; Family History Library Film: 552233 Description: Township: Township 8
1880 United States Federal Census
- Name Elijah Anderson
- Age 11
- Birth Date Abt 1869
- Birthplace Mississippi
- Home in 1880 Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
- Dwelling Number 108
- Race White
- Gender Male
- Relation to Head of House Son
- Marital Status Single
- Father's Name Benj. Anderson
- Father's Birthplace Mississippi
- Mother's Name Mary Anderson
- Mother's Birthplace North Carolina
- Occupation At Home
- Attended School Yes
- Household Members
- Name Age
- Benj. Anderson
- Mary Anderson
- Elijah Anderson
- Josie Anderson
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: 662; Page: 52A; Enumeration District: 165 Description: ED: 165
1900 United States Federal Census
- Name Eliga Andeson
- Age 31
- Birth Date Feb 1869
- Birthplace Mississippi
- Home in 1900 Beat 3, Pontotoc, Mississippi
- Sheet Number 13
- 228
- Family Number 238
- Race White
- Gender Male
- Relation to Head of House Head
- Marital Status Married
- Spouse's Name Hester Andeson
- Marriage Year 1893
- Father's Birthplace Mississippi
- Mother's Birthplace Mississippi
- Occupation Farmer
- Months Not Employed 0
- Can Read Yes
- Can Write Yes
- Can Speak English Yes
- House Owned or Rented O
- Home Free or Mortgaged M
- Farm or House F
- Household Members
- Name Age
- Eliga Andeson
- Hester Andeson
- Elson Andeson
- Vera Andeson
- Herman Andeson
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Pontotoc, Mississippi; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240825 Description: Enumeration District: 0087; Description: Beat 3 (pt) including Toccopola Town, All of Toccopola and Mud Creek Precincts
1910 United States Federal Census
- Name Eligah Anderson
- Age in 1910 40
- Birth Year abt 1870
- Birthplace Mississippi
- Home in 1910 Beat 3, Pontotoc, Mississippi
- Race White
- Gender Male
- Relation to Head of House Head
- Marital Status Married
- Spouse's Name Nora Anderson
- Father's Birthplace Mississippi
- Mother's Birthplace Mississippi
- Native Tongue English
- Occupation Farmer
- Industry General Farm
- Employer, Employee or Other Employer
- Home Owned or Rented Own
- Home Free or Mortgaged Free
- Farm or House Farm
- Able to read Yes
- Able to Write Yes
- Years Married 5
- Household Members
- Name Age
- Eligah Anderson Age 40
- Nora Anderson Age 38
- Ricy Anderson Age 4
- Hermon Anderson Age 12
- Floy Anderson Age 3
- Loyice Anderson Age 2
- Minnie Anderson Age 0
- Ottie Fooshee Age 2
Source Citation: Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 3, Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: T624_756; Page: 27A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374769 Description: Enumeration District: 0099
1920 United States Federal Census
- Name Elijah E Anderson
- Age 50
- Birth Year abt 1870
- Birthplace Mississippi
- Home in 1920 Randolph, Pontotoc, Mississippi
- House Number Farm
- Residence Date 1920
- Race White
- Gender Male
- Relation to Head of House Head
- Marital Status Married
- Spouse's Name Elona E Anderson
- Father's Birthplace Mississippi
- Mother's Birthplace Mississippi
- Able to Speak English Yes
- Occupation Fm
- Industry OA
- Home Owned or Rented Own
- Home Free or Mortgaged Free
- Able to read Yes
- Able to Write Yes
- Household Members
- Name Age
- Elijah E Anderson
- Elona E Anderson
- Arlie Anderson
- Floy Anderson
- Lorce Anderson
- Eu? Anderson
- Ealin Anderson
- Maurine Anderson
Source Citation: Year: 1920; Census Place: Randolph, Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: T625_890; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 102 Description: Enumeration District: 0102; Description: Beat 3 (part) including Randolph Village but excluding Toccopola town, bounded by Yocomy and Guinn Creeks, Coffeeville road, Pittsboro road, Pittsboro road, County line, Coffeeville road, County line
1930 United States Federal Census
- Name Lige Anderson
- Birth Year abt 1869
- Gender Male
- Race White
- Age in 1930 61
- Birthplace Mississippi
- Marital Status Married
- Relation to Head of House Head
- Home in 1930 Randolph, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
- Map of Home Randolph, Pontotoc, Mississippi
- Street Address Pontotoc and Pittsboro Road
- Dwelling Number 22
- Family Number 23
- Home Owned or Rented Owned
- Radio Set No
- Lives on Farm Yes
- Age at First Marriage 23
- Attended School No
- Able to Read and Write Yes
- Father's Birthplace Mississippi
- Mother's Birthplace Mississippi
- Able to Speak English Yes
- Occupation Farmer
- Industry on Farm
- Class of Worker Working on own account
- Employment Yes
- Household Members
- Name Age
- Lige Anderson
- Lenora Anderson
- Maurene Anderson
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Randolph, Pontotoc, Mississippi; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340898 Description: District: 0007; Description: RANDOLPH VILLAGE
1940 United States Federal Census
- Name Elijah O Anderson
- Respondent Yes
- Age 71
- Estimated Birth Year abt 1869
- Gender Male
- Race White
- Birthplace Mississippi
- Marital Status Married
- Relation to Head of House Head
- Home in 1940 Randolph, Pontotoc, Mississippi
- Map of Home in 1940 Randolph, Pontotoc, Mississippi
- Farm Yes
- Inferred Residence in 1935 Rural
- Residence in 1935 Rural
- Resident on farm in 1935 Yes
- Sheet Number 2B
- Number of Household in Order of Visitation 42
- Father's Birthplace Mississippi
- Mother's Birthplace Mississippi
- House Owned or Rented Owned
- Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented 1500
- Attended School or College No
- Highest Grade Completed Elementary school, 8th grade
- Native Language English
- Veteran No
- Social Security Number No
- Usual Occupation Farmer
- Usual Industry Farm
- Usual Class of Worker Working on own account
- Household Members
- Name Age
- Elijah O Anderson
- Nora Anderson
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Randolph, Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02059; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 58-9 Description: Enumeration District: 58-9; Description: BEAT 3, RANDOLPH VILLAGE
Mississippi, Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935
- Name E. R. Anderson
- Spouse Hester Tutor
- Marriage Date 30 Nov 1892
- County Pontotoc
Original data: Hunting For Bears, comp.. Mississippi Marriages, 1776-1935. Mississippi marriage information taken from county courthouse records. Many of these records were extracted from copies of the original records in microfilm, microfiche, or book format, located at the Family History Library.
U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
- Name Elijah Quitman Anderson
- Birth Date 1869
- Birth Place Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
- Death Date 1950
- Death Place Mississippi, United States of America
- Cemetery Carey Springs Cemetery
- Burial or Cremation Place Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, Mississippi, United States of America
- Has Bio? N
- Father Benjamin F. Anderson
- Mother Mary Jane Anderson
- Spouse Lenora Etta Anderson
- Children Vera Mae Martin
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