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Re: Bush Smith (Anderson?) of Texas.

Good morning Jay,
Here is the article that I promised you.I am very happy to hear about your plan to have a web site for the reason of bringing out the truth about William Anderson. He was known as "Bloody Bill"who rode with Quantrill and Jesse James from MO. I have been on his trail for a long time,trying to get it RIGHT! You will notice in this article mention of only two survivors from the Quantrill Band in 1927. You may find two other men were alive in the 1950's known as J.Frank Dalton(Imposter of Jesse James) and a man by the name Soloman Bedford Strickland. Glynda
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Obituary) Resident of County for 63 years dies after long illness.W.C.(Uncle Billy) Anderson 87 years of age a pioneer citizen of Brown County, died at his home in the Anderson Community north of Brownwood Monday night Oct 31.(1927) Funeral services were held at the Staley cemetery Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. William Teague of Zephyr, assisted by Judge C. H. Jenkins, both of whom were lifelong friends of the deceased.
"Uncle Billy" Anderson, as he was known to his friends and relatives throughout this section of the state had been a citizen of Brown County for 63 years, having settled here in 1864. The deceased was born in Missouri, February 7.1840, where he lived until he came to Texas. Colonel Anderson was a member of the famous Quantrell band which is remembered in the early history of Kansas. Only two of the band it is believed to survive Col. Anderson.
Shortly after settling in Brown County Colonel Anderson married Miss Martha Anderson, who was the daughter (Mose G. Anderson) of the first county clerk of this county. To this union were born ten children, seven of whom survive.
Uncle Billy Anderson had been in ill health for the past two years and the last four months he had been confined to his bed. His death was not unexpected, but the loss will be deeply felt by all those with whom he had been associated. Since the death of his wife several years ago, different members of the family have made their home with their father, at the old place on Salt Creek about six miles from Brownwood.
Those that survive the deceased are five sons and two daughters;
F.M. Anderson of Mineral Wells;
R.L. Anderson of the Anderson Community:
Mose (Mode) G. Anderson of the Anderson Community
Storm Anderson of Roswell, New Mexico;
Pat Anderson of the Anderson Community
Mrs. Ellen White the Owens Community
Mrs. Texas Pedigo who live in the Owens Community
There are 29 grandchildren and 24 gr. grandchildren as who survive.
Probate Records: Anderson W.C. deceased filed Dec 28.1928

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