Background
Anderson, Leonard Troy was born on January 1, 1921 in Hinton, West Virginia, United States. Son of Wilbur Harland and Georgia Ethel (Michael) Anderson.
Anderson, Leonard Troy was born on January 1, 1921 in Hinton, West Virginia, United States. Son of Wilbur Harland and Georgia Ethel (Michael) Anderson.
AB, Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia, 1942. Doctor Letters (honorary), West Virginia State College, 1984.
Reporter, Hinton Daily News, 1946-1948; editor, Hinton Daily News, 1948-1950; reporter, Charleston (West Virginia) Gazette, 1950-1952; city editor, Charleston (West Virginia) Gazette, 1952-1966; associate editor, Charleston (West Virginia) Gazette, 1966-1983; columnist, Charleston Daily Mail, since 1985.
With United States Army Air Force, 1942-1945.
Married Anna Jean McCarthy, January 17, 1946. Children: Martha, John.