Background

Anderson, John Weir was born on September 29, 1928 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Henry Ince and Marian (Carter) Anderson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Williams College, 1950.

Career

Reporter, York (Pennsylvania) Dispatch, 1953-1955; Reporter, Reading (Pennsylvania) Times, 1955-1956; reporter, Washington Post, 1957-1961; editorial writer, Washington Post, 1961-1967; city editor, Washington Post, 1968-1969; foreign editor, Washington Post, 1970-1971; editorial writer, Washington Post, since 1971.

Achievements

• John Weir Anderson has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1946-1948.

Connections

Married Madelyn Anne Streeter, April 28, 1956 (deceased August 1987). Married Katherine McKitterick, December 27, 1993. Children: Hilary, Elissa, Adam Weir.

Father:

Henry Ince Anderson

Mother:

Marian (Carter) Anderson

Spouse:

Madelyn Anne Streeter

Spouse:

Katherine McKitterick

child:

Hilary Anderson

child:

Adam Weir Anderson

child:

Elissa Anderson