Betty Ellen Anderson
1887–1974 (Age 87)
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
The Life of Betty Ellen
When Betty Ellen Anderson was born on 14 September 1887, her father, William Van Zandt Anderson, was 45 and her mother, Alice Ellen Worsham, was 42. She died on 30 August 1974, in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States, at the age of 86, and was buried in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States.
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Family Time Line
Betty Ellen Anderson
1887–1974
Carl Atwell
–1952
Spouse & Children
1887–1974Female
–1952Male
Parents & Siblings
- William Van Zandt Anderson
1842–1923Male
- Alice Ellen Worsham
1845–1889Female
siblings
(9)
- Albert Lawrence Anderson
1867–1937Male
- William Frank Anderson
1870–1924Male
1871–1958Female
1871–1954Female
1875–1963Male
+4 More Children
World Events (8)
1890 · The Sherman Antitrust Act
Age 3
This Act tried to prevent the raising of prices by restricting trade. The purpose of the Act was to preserve a competitive marketplace to protect consumers from abuse.
1894 · Texas Files Lawsuit Against Standard Oil Company
Age 7
Under the direction of Governor Jim Hogg, Texas filed a lawsuit against John D. Rockefeller for violating state monopoly laws. Hogg argued that Standard Oil Company and Water-Piece Oil Company of Missouri were engaged in illegal practices like price fixing, rebates, and consolidation. Rockefeller was indicted, but never tried in a court of law; other employees of his company were convicted as guilty.
1910 · The BSA is Made
Age 23
Being modeled after the Boy Scout Association in England, The Boy Scouts of America is a program for young teens to learn traits, life and social skills, and many other things to remind the public about the general act of service and kindness to others.
Name Meaning
Scottish: Andrew's son
Sources (1)
- Legacy NFS Source: Betty Ellen Anderson - Government record: Death record or certificate: death: 30 August 1974; Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, United States
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