ANDERSON, William Henry Esq born c1783 - died 1819 Cheshunt, Hertfordshire
We believe William Henry ANDERSON was born c1783 in Udale/Udoll, Cromarty, Scotland.
Certain documents indicate his father was Alexander ANDERSON of Udale, Cromarty, Scotland.
His WILL states the mother of his 2 sons to have been Sarah ANDERSON otherwise LEWIS otherwise NOBLE (or NOBBS – hard to decipher the old writing).
His 2 known sons are:
1. Alexander ANDERSON born 27 June 1810 Islington, Middlesex baptised 4 December 1810 (PR held)
2. William Henry ANDERSON born 10 June 18110 Cheshunt, Hertfordshire baptised 18 August 1811 (PR held)
He wrote his WILL 15 October 1817 in London, (stating his abode as Cheshunt, Herts.) leaving everything to his 2 sons Alexander and William Henry. If either or both of the sons died before reaching age 21 the beneficiaries were to be his dear sisters Caroline and Emily.
He stated his 2 sons were being schooled in London at Miss Browell's School, Kentish Town, UK. He also appointed 3 gentlemen as Legal Guardians and Executors until they reached their majority.
There was no mention of the mother of his 2 sons apart from naming her as their mother.
He also mentions an Uncle Wm. ANDERSON of Russell Square.
William Henry ANDERSON Esq. died 01 May 1819 Goffs Oak Cottage, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire. (PR held)
He was buried 7 May 1819 St Mary the Virgin Anglican Church, Parish of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, UK. (PR held)
His occupation was – gentleman. From details in his WILL it seems he was a man of substance.
But – we know nothing more...
We have not located a BIRTH or BAPTISM for him either in Scotland or England.
We have not located a MARRIAGE for him either in Scotland or England.
We have not located a DEATH for his wife Sarah either in Scotland or England.
He obviously was connected to Cheshunt for his younger son to be born there, to state it as his home in his WILL written in 1817, and to have died and been buried there.
From the births of his 2 sons it appears he may have lived in 2 locations – London and Cheshunt. Possibly 3 if we include the Cromarty, Scotland connection.
Can anyone tell me anything more about this family...?
Thanks in anticipation.
Barb in Australia