On August 27, 1832, while still living in Edgecombe County George Anderson, Sr. (1757-1837) applied for a pension for his services rendered the American cause for independence during the Revolutionary War. In this application (National Archives #S46684), Anderson deposed that he was 75 years old, had been born in Edgecombe County and it was from … Continue reading Elizabeth Anderson 1784 – 1880 (yes 96 years old)