Anderson, a Methodist minister, was appointed chaplain of the 40th VA Infantry on June 12, 1862. His letter of resignation, dated November 14, 1863 and accepted on November 20, 1863, states that while serving as chaplain, he had not been able to study for and take the examinations required to continue as a Methodist minister.
Reverend Anderson did pass the examinations and remained a minister in the Virginia Conference for the rest of his life. He died on February 4, 1906. He is buried in the cemetery at White Stone United Methodist Church in White Stone, Lancaster County, VA.
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