Joseph Reid Anderson

American civil engineer, industrialist, and soldier (1813-1892)
Person human Q1707873
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Joseph Reid Anderson

Summary

Joseph Reid Anderson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Fincastle[2]. He was born on February 16, 1813[3]. He died in Isles of Shoals[4]. He died on September 7, 1892[5]. He worked as a civil engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Fincastle[2], Joseph Reid Anderson…
  • Joseph Reid Anderson died in Isles of Shoals[4].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson was born on February 16, 1813[3].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson died on September 7, 1892[5].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[8].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's father was William Anderson[9].
  • Among Joseph Reid Anderson's spouses was Sarah Elizabeth Anderson[10].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson was married to Mary Evans Pegram[11].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's professions included civil engineer[6].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson held the position of engineer[13].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson held the position of superintendent[14].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[15].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson held the position of president[16].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson was educated at United States Military Academy[17].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson is recorded as male[18].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[21].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's Commons category is recorded as Joseph R. Anderson[22].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's military, police or special rank is recorded as brigadier general[23].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's military, police or special rank is recorded as second lieutenant[24].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson was part of the conflict American Civil War[25].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's family name is recorded as Anderson[26].
  • Joseph Reid Anderson's given name is recorded as Joseph[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Fincastle[2], Joseph Reid Anderson… he was born on February 16, 1813[3]. His father was William Anderson[9].

Education

Joseph Reid Anderson was educated at United States Military Academy[17].

Career and Affiliations

Joseph Reid Anderson's professions included civil engineer[6]. Positions held include engineer[13], a profession[28]; superintendent[14]; member of the Virginia House of Delegates[15], a position[29], in United States[30]; and president[16], a corporate title[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Sarah Elizabeth Anderson[10] and Mary Evans Pegram[11], 1832–1911[32].

Death and Burial

Joseph Reid Anderson died on September 7, 1892[5]. He died in Isles of Shoals[4]. He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Joseph Reid Anderson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Reid Anderson born?

Joseph Reid Anderson's place of birth was Fincastle[2].

Where did Joseph Reid Anderson die?

Joseph Reid Anderson died in Isles of Shoals[4].

Who were Joseph Reid Anderson's parents?

Joseph Reid Anderson's father was William Anderson[9].

Who was Joseph Reid Anderson married to?

Joseph Reid Anderson's spouses include Sarah Elizabeth Anderson[10] and Mary Evans Pegram[11].

What did Joseph Reid Anderson do for work?

Joseph Reid Anderson worked as civil engineer[6].

Where did Joseph Reid Anderson go to school?

Joseph Reid Anderson was educated at United States Military Academy[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . The Biographical Dictionary of America. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13h ago · So29375609982 · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship United States
    Given name Joseph
    Military unit 3rd Field Artillery Regiment
    Military branch United States Army, Confederate States Army
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