John Anderson, Sergeant, Co. K 33rd Mississippi Infantry, Confederate
1824 (abt)
John Anderson is born to Benjamin and Jane Anderson.
1850
October 7: The United States Federal Census taken in Amite County, Mississippi shows 26 year old John living with his widowed mother and siblings. His mother Jane owns 2 slaves.
1860
July 14: The United States Federal Census taken in Amite County, Mississippi shows John as a planter. He owns 2 slaves.
1862
March 10: John enlisted in the Confederate Army in Amite County, Mississippi.
***John, his brother J.J. Anderson and nephew, Robert Capell were all enlisted by Col. D.W. Hurst within 5 days of each other.***
March 10 – August 31: Company Muster Roll. Present. Remarks “Private apptd 3 corp 12 May.”
November & December: Company Muster Roll. Present.
1863
March & April: Company Muster Roll. Present. Remarks “apptd 2nd sgt from Corpl apl 1 1863.”
July & August: Company Muster Roll. Present.
1864
March & April: Company Muster Roll. Present.
November 30: John Anderson is killed in action at the Battle of Franklin. He is buried in the McGavock Confederate Cemetery. Section 24, Grave 43.
***John’s nephew Robert Capell also died at Franklin.***