John C. Anderson, one of the most prominent of
Carlinville's enterprising and public spirited citizens, is at the head of
the soundest banking institution of Macoupin County, an establishment
founded by his father. He was born in this county, August 31, 1854, and is a
son of C. H. C. and Mary E. (Cole) Anderson.
John C. Anderson
received his early education in the common schools after which he pursued a
classical course of study in Blackburn University. After his schools days
were over, he entered the banking house conducted by his father, and has
been identified with this business almost continuously since. He succeeded
his father in the business upon the latter's death, and its affairs have
been conducted in the same able and honorable manner that marked the course
pursued by his father. This bank is not only recognized as a safe
institution but is also patronized because of the tried honesty and
uprightness of its officers, and the courtesy with which its patrons are
treated. Mr. Anderson is also engaged in various other enterprises, and has
been foremost among those who have worked for the development and betterment
of the city and county. He is interested in the Carlinville Coal Company,
and has large real estate holdings in the county. He is representative of
the highest type of manhood and his chief aim has been to gain and retain
the confidence and respect of his fellow citizens, in which respect he has
succeeded to a marked degree.
Mr. Anderson was married in 1880 to
Lucy W. Boddie, who was born in Christian County, Kentucky, and comes of a
very prominent family of that State. They have reared the following
children: Jessie C, John M., Martha R., Rivers M., Lucile D., Perry B.,
James C., and Mary. Religiously, Mrs. Anderson is a member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. Our subject has always been an unswerving supporter of the
Democratic party, but has never had the time nor the inclination to engage
in practical politics.
Extracted 2018 May 04 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 42-43.
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