Background
Anderson, Henry Watkins was born on December 20, 1870 in Dinwiddic County, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor William W. and Laura (Marks) Anderson.
Anderson, Henry Watkins was born on December 20, 1870 in Dinwiddic County, Virginia, United States. Son of Doctor William W. and Laura (Marks) Anderson.
Bachelor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1898, Doctor of Laws, 1916.
Practiced at Richmond, since 1898, member Hunton, Williams, Anderson, Gay & Moore, since 1901. Republican nominee for government of Virginia, 1921. Appointed trustee by United States Government for Armour and Swift interests in stock yards, 1921.
Special assistant to attorney general United States, 1922-1923. United States agent Mexican Claims Commission, 1924-1926. Counsel for receivers of Seaboard Air Line Railway, 1931-1932, co-receiver.
1933-1946; now Chairman, Board Of Directors Seaboard Air Line Railroad Company.
Member National Commission Law Observance and Enforcement, 1929. President War Relief Association Virginia, 1915-1917. Clubs: Commonwealth, Country of Virginia (Richmond).