1898 Dec 12. Born Backhouse, Cullivoe, North Yell, Shetland
1901 Census at North Yell, Shetland. Son of a Fisherman
| Household Members | Age | Relationship |
|---|---|---|
| James William Anderson | 52 | Head |
| Ann Jessie Anderson | 48 | Wife |
| Margaret Anderson | 14 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Catherine Anderson | 14 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Daniel John Anderson | 12 | Son |
| Eliza Barbara Anderson | 10 | Daur (Daughter) |
| Charles Bruce Anderson | 7 | Son |
| Jemima Ann Anderson | 5 | Daur (Daughter) |
| John Thomas Anderson | 3 | Son |
| John Anderson | 42 | Brother |
1922 Nov 23 enlisted with RIC # 83590. ex -Sailor
1922 Mar 31. enlisted in Palestine Gendarmerie
1950 Married in Lerwick to Isabella Robertson Forbes
1961 Nov 29 died Pundstow, Cunningsburgh, Shetland