[161-98] GEORGE H. ANDERS}b Oct. 29, 1861; d Jan. 10, 1918; s Samuel K. and Mary Ann (Heebner) Anders [161-39]; m Jan. 16, 1883, EVELINE S. SCHULTZ, b July 19, 1862; dau Nathan and Martha J. (Mathers) Schultz [149-44]. Widow’s res., Norris Apartments, Norristown, Pa. (1922.)
At the time of his death George H. Anders was treasurer of Montg. Co., Pa., to which office he had been elected after having served as deputy treasurer for several terms. He was also treasurer of the Board of Publication of the Schwenkfelder Church.
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Samuel K. Anders died on board ship enroute to France for duty in the quarter-master’s department of the U. 8. A., a vietim of scarlet fever. So far as is known he was the first Schwenkfelder of Montgomery County who paid the supreme sacrifice in the late war.
Mr. Anders enlisted in the quarter-master’s department of the army and was assigned to the paymaster’s division as an auditor, by reason of his special qualifications as a financial expert and of his ability as an auditor. He resigned his position as assistant bank examiner of Pennsylvania to enlist in war service.