Background
Anderson, John Edward was born on August 25, 1879 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Edward Nathan and Sallie Jane Anderson.
Anderson, John Edward was born on August 25, 1879 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States. Son of Edward Nathan and Sallie Jane Anderson.
Educated Leaksville (North Carolina) High school and Oak Ridge (North Carolina) Institute.
Railroad work. El Paso, Texas 1902-1906. Real estate, El Paso, 1906-1910. Secretary and manager Elks Lodge, 1910-1923.
City clerk, 1923-1927.
City tax assessor and collector, 1927-1939. Mayor of El Paso since 1939.
Director El Paso Federal Building & Loan Association Director Family Welfare Association.
Member Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. Mason (32°, Shriner), Jesters, Elk. Clubs: Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce.
Married Georgia Lee Ann Sewell, November 19, 1932.