James George Skelton Anderson
(1838-1907), Managing Director, Orient Steamship Co.; husband of Elizabeth Garrett AndersonSitter in 1 portrait
by Olive Edis
platinum print, 1900-1907
NPG x61
Related People
- Sir Alan Garrett Anderson (son)
- Sir Donald Forsyth Anderson (grandson)
- Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (wife)
- Louisa Garrett Anderson (daughter)
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R Flanagan
18 June 2016, 09:53
He was nephew of Arthur Anderson, co-founder of P&O.
Jane Robinson (Westerberg family)
01 February 2018, 17:35
James George Skelton Anderson, (born 1838 died 1907) son of Reverend Alexander 'Govie' Anderson (6) of Chanonry Aberdeen b.1808 d.1884 and Mary Gavin. Grandson of John Ford Anderson and Margaret Skelton.
Married in 1871, Elizabeth Garrett.
Occupation: Ship owner, joint founder of the Orient Co. 4 times Mayor of Aldeburgh, Suffolk