I am looking for info on my g-grandfather Albert (Shorty ) Anderson. He came from Sweden and married Lula Allen in Ca. in 1907. They lived and farmed in the Oakley area for most of the rest of their years with their 3 sons Albert, Vaness,& Ray. He died 8/8/1949 in Burley. Iwould like to know of any info on him.
Thank You
Kathy Gibson
Mesa,AZ

Hi Kathy,
I found the following:

1930 United States Federal Census Record
Name: Albert Anderson
Age: 53
Estimated birth year: abt 1877
Birthplace: Sweden
Relation to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's Name: Lula C Anderson
Race: White
Home in 1930: Locust, Cassia, Idaho

In the household:
Albert Anderson, age at last birthday: 53. Swedish. Mother and father from Sweden. Farmer. Immigration: 1885 (according to this census, not always accurate).
Lula C., age at last birthday: 40. From Utah. Mother and father from Utah
Vaness, age at last birthday: 20. From California. Father from Sweden, mother from Utah. Laborer at farm.
Raymond. C., age at last birthday: 19. From Idaho. Father from Sweden, mother from Utah. Laborer at farm.

Census written on the 5th of April, 1930.

Best regards
Anna

Hi, Was just visiting this last week with Tom Anderson of Pocatello, Idaho. He is interested in finding out something about his grandfather Albert "Shorty" Anderson. He told me that "Shorty" was very young when he came to America as a stowaway with his two brothers. They became separated when they jumped ship and were never reunited again. Shorty came to the West but was unable to find anything out about his brothers--I visited his grave, he was born 1873 and died 1949. His three sons are all deceased. Tom is a son of Albert Jr. If you can help with anymore info, please notify me. I lived as neighbors of Tom for years before he moved to Pocatello. Thank you for any future help.

I know of Tom Anderson he is my moms cousin. My mom is Vaness's daughter. She & her sister looked years ago for info on their grandfather and didn't find much. I have been looking for 2 years and have found him on census in Idaho but only when he is connected to my g-grandmother. I do have the census records although and wouldlike to share that info with anyone who wants it. Does Tom have a email address? You can tell him that I am Lu Ann's daughter.
Thanks,
Kathy Gibson
Mesa,AZ
Thanks,

I don't know if they have an email at home. Tom's wife has an antique store and I think she has one there but I don't know it. I do have his cell phone but hate to put it out over the internet. If you want, you can email the census info to me and I will see that he gets it. Do you have the home town in Sweden that Albert "shorty" came from? Tom told me that he thought that someone in the family had found it but he didn't know what it was. I will be going to the FHL in Salt Lake this winter and I would be glad to look up any records that are in his home town, if you have it. Thanks for answering.

I don't know the town in Sweden where he came from but I would love to talk with Tom. I can get his phone number from my mom. Are you a cousin of his? I know Aunt Ora was a Martin. I have a bunch of papers that I can mail him with different census on them. I t would be easier that way. I appreciate you taking time to answer me. I didn't know my g-grandfather although I knew Albert Jr. & Ora well.
Thanks
Kathy Gibson

1. Axel Anderson>Albert Anderson who married Martha Lee Anderson in Twin Falls, ID. Axel was killed in car accident in Twin Falls, ID. His lineage was from Sweden, I understand. Martha Lee was in my trees.

I lived next door to the Andersons at the Lann Ranch --my maiden name was Clark. Anyway, Tom's cell is: 208-317-1346-- I am sure he will be glad to talk with you.

Thanks for the info and phone number. I remember going up to the ranch when I was small. I lived in Burley and we would visit. I will give Tom a call.
Thanks again
Kathy Gibson

ANDERSON IS A BIG NAME IN BURLEY/OAKELY. I GREW UP HEARING THE NAME OFTEN AS MY FATHER WAS IN THE PRODUCE(POTATO) BUSINESS. I MIGHT EVEN BE RELATED TO ONE OF THEM. ONE OF THEIR DAUGHTERS IS CAROLYN TAYLOR (NO LONGER MARRIED) BUT STILL IN BURLEY I BELIEVE. IF I CAN BE OF FURTHER ASSISTANCE PLEASE LET ME KNOW.