Henry Thompkins Anderson (1812 - 1872)

Born 27 Jan 1812 in Caroline, Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Henrietta W. (Ducker) Anderson — married 4 Nov 1841 in Christian, Kentucky, United States

Descendants

Died 19 Sep 1872 at age 60 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Biography

Henry Thompkins Anderson had two marriages:

• Marriage 1: Jane Ellen Buckner-(Hawes) 1808–1841-(Jane had 2 marriages)
• Marriage 2: Henreitta W. Ducker: 1819-1897

HENRY T. ANDERSON was born in Caroline County, Virginia, on the 27th of January, 1812. His parents, who were also natives of Virginia, were Baptists, though quite liberal in their views. Hence, Brother ANDERSON'S early religious training was nearly in harmony with the position he now occupies. The Bible was the text-book, and its teachings had a very powerful influence upon his youthful mind. At the age of twenty-one he made the confession, and was immersed by his elder brother, who had left the Baptists and united with the Disciples. By giving diligent attention to the study of the Scriptures, he made such rapid progress in the Divine life that he began to preach in May, 1833, not more than ten months after his baptism.

He remained in Virginia, preaching at various places in Caroline, Hanover, and some other counties, until the year 1837, when he removed to Kentucky, and for several years taught school and preached in the southern portion of the State. In November, 1847, he took charge of the Walnut-street Church in Louisville, and continued there six years. After this he was engaged for about eight years in teaching classical schools, and preaching the Gospel in various parts of the State. In December, 1861, he began to translate the New Testament, a work upon which his reputation chiefly rests. For many years he had made the New Testament original a constant study.

SOURCES

• "Virginia, Vital Records, 1715-1901," database with images, citing Digital film/folder number: 007578848; Record number: 0, (FamilySearch Record: 6NFM-QHL3 : accessed 1 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9XF-ZZJ Image number 00124, Henry T Anderson marriage to Jane Harres on 9 Jan 1832 in Caroline, Virginia, United States.
• 1850 United States Federal Census: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/8054/images/4192496_00340?pId=17239789.
• 1860 United States Federal Census: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7667/images/4231198_00208?pId=39753107.
• 1870 United States Federal Census: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/7163/images/4268492_00256?pId=40171526
• "United States Census, 1870," database with images, citing Page: 35; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 32; Digital film/folder number: 004268492_001_M9XY-ZXX; FHL microfilm: 000553138; Image number: 256; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01492-5, (FamilySearch Record: MFL2-Z6S : accessed 1 September 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QLQ-WXP, Harry T Anderson (58) head of household in Port Royal, Caroline, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
• Genealogies of Virginia Familes, William and Mary College Quarterly, Volume V. https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/1834967/person/312377139227/facts.
• American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI): Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 04. Henry Tompkins Anderson Occupation: Clergyman Volume: 04 Page number: 99. Reference: Colonial Men and Times. By Lillie Dupuy Van Culin Harper. Philadelphia, 1916, (624p.):232.
• Appletons' Cyclopedia of American Biography, 1600-1889: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61360/images/47194_54729-00089?pId=1268.
• Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/61372/images/TH-1971-28956-4820-71?pId=2059489.
• Kentucky, U.S., Death Records: https://www.ancestry.com/imageviewer/collections/1222/images/KYVR_7017511-0550?pId=601143317.
• "Find a Grave," database with images, (Find A Grave: Memorial #5880239 : accessed 1 September 2023), Memorial page for Dr Henry Tompkins Anderson (27 Jan 1812-19 Sep 1872), citing Glenwood Cemetery, Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia, USA (plot: Section E, Lot 13, Site 1); Maintained by NE MO (contributor 46863367).
• Fact: Burial (20 September 1872) Glenwood Cemetery, District of Columbia, United States
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 18 October 2022, 17:40), entry for Henry Tompkins Anderson (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LHW8-V8V ); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 18 October 2022, 17:40), entry for Henry Tompkins Anderson (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LHW8-V8V ); contributed by various

Notes

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 18 October 2022, 17:40), entry for Henry Tompkins Anderson (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LHW8-V8V ); contributed by various users.