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Alex Anderson (April 16th 1795 – 1884) was born in Rustico but moved to Bedeque, were he would live and die, with his family at only 2 years of age. He married Elizabeth Patten on February 5, 1829 and they would go on to have 6 children; Isabel, Margaret, Muriel, Annie, Charlotte and Alexander. He was a Presbyterian who, beginning the 1840’s, represented his riding in the legislative council of PEI, earning him the title “Honorable.” He was listed as “one of two legislative councilors for second Prince.” He was also commissioner for small debts in Bedeque but like most residents of his time he relied on farming to support his family.

Alexander Anderson: Born in Rustico (Lot 24 & 33), Queens County, April 16th 1795; Moved to Bedeque (Lot 26), Prince County, when he was two years old. Worked as a Land Surveyor in Bedeque/Centerville, lived with Wife[?] and Three Children[?], one boy and two girls, as well as an older woman who was likely blind and needed family care. Family consisted of five Presbyterians and one Roman Catholic. Mailing Address listed as Centerville Post Office, Central Bedeque. Relocated to Summerside between 1841 & 1881 Census to live with possible Grandson[?] Albert L. Anderson aged 38. Possible family members worth noting are: Alexander Anderson, Aged 53, living in Lot 26 by 1881 (Possibly Son), Annie Alice Anderson, Aged 17, living in Lot 26 by 1881 (Possibly Granddaughter), Alexander Anderson, Aged 38, living in Lot 21 by 1881 (Possibly Grandson w/ Twin[?] Albert L.), Alexander James Anderson, Aged 11, living in Lot 26 (Possibly little brother to Annie Alice).

January-February 2014 -- Sources Notes
- PARO -- Master Name Index -- Cemetery Card
"Anderson / North Bedeque / Lot No. 25 / Cemtry No. 3 / Stone No. 253 Church: United Presbyterian 'In memory of Hon. A. Anderson died September 20, 1884 Aged 89 years. Also his wife Elizabeth G. died Oct. 31, 1876."