Anderson, Isaiah

Isaiah Anderson was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania in 1833 and served as a private in the United States Colored Troops. Anderson was a laborer prior to when he enlisted in Company B, 43rd USCT on February 29, 1864 in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Anderson and the regiment were organized in Philadelphia. Anderson was detailed in 1864 at Camp William Penn from April 5 to October 21 when he returned to his company. He was mustered out of service on October 20, 1865 in Brownsville, Texas. While the date of death is uncertain, Anderson was buried at Meadville Crawford Cemetery in Meadville, Pennsylvania. (By Jacob Rainwater)