Background
Anderson, Martin was born on May 17, 1882 in Newhall, Iowa, United States. Son of Mons and Sigrid (Tvedt) Anderson.
Anderson, Martin was born on May 17, 1882 in Newhall, Iowa, United States. Son of Mons and Sigrid (Tvedt) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1906. Graduate United Lutheran Seminary, St. Paul, 1909. Doctor of Divinity, Fargo (North Dakota) College, 1915, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa, 1955.
; children—Milo, Harriet. Married second, Alice V. Anderson, November 9, 1921. Childen—James, Constance, Audrey.
Ordained Lutheran ministry, 1909. Pastor Trinity Church, Madison, South Dakot, 1909-1914, Trinity Church, Moorhead, 1914-1920, 1st Lutheran Church, Albert Lea, Minnesota, 1920-1926, United Lutheran, Oak Park, Illinois, 1926-1937. President Eastern District Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1937-1954.
Consultant church planning and fund raising.
Member St. Olaf Alumni Board, Minnesota Council on Alcohol Problems.; Member Pi Kappa Delta.
Married Cora Gunderson, June 19, 1909 (deceased.; married second, Alice V. Anderson, November 9, 1921. Children: Milo, Harriet.
