Eli Anderson (abt. 1839 - abt. 1928)

Born about 3 Jan 1839 in Norway

Husband of Anna (Unknown) Anderson — married about 1860 in Norway

Descendants

Died about 1 Feb 1928 at about age 89 in Putnam, Indiana, United States [uncertain]

Biography

Eli Anderson was born about 3 Jan 1839 in Norway. His memorial shows only 1939;^[1], the 1900 US Census shows abt. Jan 1840.^[2] Parental names are not yet known. Needs Norwegian Birth Record showing full name, dates, location, and parentage.

Eli and Anna Kühl or Kuhl (NOTE: Discrepancy exists - some records appear to show father and mother's surnames as Iven; No mention of Kühl or Kuhl, both born in Norway, married abt 1860.^[2] Note: This marriage is not accurately substantiated by any primary record but appears to have been in Norway (i.e. two of eight known children were born in Norway, five in Indiana, and one child has yet to be found). [[Needs Norway

Eli and Anna emigrated to the USA in 1870 and settled in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana.^[2]

In 1880 "Ely" (42) and Annie (40) and their 6 children - Matilda Louise (Anderson) Pickel (abt.1861-abt.1927) (18), Hans Anderson (16), August Anderson (abt.1867-) (13), John Anderson (abt.1872-1917) (7), William C Anderson (4) and Clara Mabel (Anderson) Tevis (abt.1881-1955) (2), were seen living in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana, USA. Ely was working as a blacksmith. Matilda, Hans, and August were all born in Norway, the balance of the children in Indiana, USA.^[3]

On 15 Jun 1900, Eli Anderson (60) and his wife, Anna (57), had been married for 40 years, and were now living in their own, unmortgaged home in Franklin, Putnam, Indiana with two of their eight children, John Anderson (abt.1872-1917) (27) and Ina Maurine (Anderson) Blaydes (abt.1883-1971)(16), Eli was naturalized and working as a blacksmith. All could read, write, and speak English. At the time of this census seven of their eight children were living, one deceased.^[2]

In 1910, Ely (71) and Anna (68), now married for 49 years, and their son John (37) were still in Franklin. Ely was still working in his own blacksmith shop on their farm which was free from mortgage. Both Ely and Anna were shown as not being able to read or write. John, who could read and write, was now working as a clerk in a furniture shop.^[4]

In 1920, "Eric" (sic) (i.e. Ely) (81) and Anna (78) were living on Jefferson Street in Franklin and are shown as now being able to read, write and speak English. Ely was still working as a "machanic" in his blacksmith shop. Two children now deceased.^[5]

Eli died in 1928 and laid to rest at the Bainbridge Cemetery in Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana. USA^[1]; Note: Seen as on 1 Feb 1928 in Bainbridge, Putnam, Indiana but unsubstantiated.

Needs Indiana Death Record

Research Notes

NAME: Eli

Most commonly seen as Eli; however also shown as Ely

Because of several inconsistencies, name, DOB, location, and parentage Needs to be substantiated with a birth record.

PARENTS: NORWAY. Need to be identified and substantiated

Need Eli Anderson's Norwegian Birth Record

EMIGRATION and IMMIGRATION: About 1870

Need accurate departure and arrival records

MARRIAGE: Need Marriage Record (Location not known)

WIFE: Anna Kühl or Kuhl, AND/OR Iven (At the moment seen with 3 maiden names)

Maiden name of his wife needs to be substantiated, not only at time of birth, but at time of emigration/immigration, AND at time of marriage.

CHILDREN: Need accurate birth location of each child. More Info is Needed

1. Matilda Louise (Anderson) Pickel (Born abt.1861 - Died abt.1927)
2. Hans Anderson (Born abt. 1864 - Died ?)
3. August Anderson (abt.1867-) (Born abt 1867 - Died?) Shown as female age 13 on 1880 US Census
4. John Anderson (abt.1872-1917) Born abt. Aug 1872 in Indiana. Needs birth record; (Age 27 in 1990 and living with parents; Died at age 41 on Tues, 25 Dec 1917 in near Jackson Township, Indiana, near Roachdale, Indiana. See The Indianapolis News, Greencastle, IN Suicide Notice. Dates and age don't seem to be accurate ... need to review source.
5. William C Anderson (Born abt. 1876 - Deid ?)
6. Clara Mabel (Anderson) Tevis (abt.1881-1955) (Born abt. 1878 - Died 14 May 1955)
7. Ina Maurine Anderson Blaydes (30 Aug 1884-1971), (Born 30 Aug 1884 in IN. (Age 16 in 1990 and living with parents.) Died 21 Mar 1971 in Crawfordsville, Montgomery, IN.; Death Certificate showed mother's maiden name as "Kyul" (sic) and father's given name as "Ole" (sic)
8. Name not known. (Born and died prior to 1900. Referred to as not living in 1900 US Census)

MILITARY SERVICE: Could not have served in Civil War. Did not immigrate until after the Civil War.

Profiles are Needed for two children, Hans and William. Seered names in bio and notes.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41815222/eli-anderson: accessed 29 July 2023), memorial page for Eli Anderson (1839–1928), Find A Grave: Memorial #41815222, citing Bainbridge Cemetery, Bainbridge, Putnam County, Indiana, USA; Maintained by Jon Rice (contributor 46896745).<Includes links to additional memorials for wife Anna K Iven Anderson (184101829), and 3 of 8 children - John Anderson, Clara Mabel Anderson Trevis, and Ina Maurine Anderson Blaydes.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Ancestry.com. 1900 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2004; Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1900. T623, 1854 rolls.
3. ↑ Ancestry.com and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1880 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010. 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Original data: Tenth Census of the United States, 1880. (NARA microfilm publication T9, 1,454 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C.
4. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA
5. ↑ Ancestry.com. 1920 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Images reproduced by FamilySearch. Original data: Fourteenth Census of the United States, 1920. (NARA microfilm publication T625, 2076 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Note: Enumeration Districts 819-839 are on roll 323 (Chicago City).