George Anderson (captain)

George Anderson
Born	Berwick-upon-Tweed, England
Died	September 1775 (1775-10)
Spouse	Deborah Grant (m. 1761–1775; his death)
Children	3, including George Anderson
Relatives	Edward Clifford Anderson (grandson)
Military career
Allegiance	United States of America
Rank	Captain
Conflicts	American Revolutionary War

George Anderson (died September 1775) was a captain in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War. Believed to have been the first member of the noted American branch of the Anderson family, he emigrated to New York City before 1760. He died at sea in 1775.

Early life

It is believed that Anderson was born in Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, and emigrated to colonial America before 1760.

Career

In 1763, Anderson moved south from New York to Savannah, Province of Georgia, where he became the owner and commander of the ship Georgia Paquet.

Personal life

In 1761, Anderson married Deborah Grant (born 1736) at Trinity Church in New York City. Reverend Henry Barclay was the celebrant. They had three children: John, Mary and George. George was a noted merchant in Savannah. He owned a plantation near there called "Berwick".

Death

Anderson died aboard his ship, Georgia Paquet, on a trip to Great Britain in September 1775. His widow survived him by 37 years. She died in 1812, aged 70, and was interred in Savannah's Colonial Park Cemetery.

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