James Anderson (221)

Elected to the revived American Philosophical Society.

James Anderson (?– c.April 1785) was a physician and slave holder, and a member of the American Philosophical Society, elected in 1768. Born in Scotland, Anderson immigrated to Chestertown, MD where he spent his adult life in the service of medicine. He opened a lucrative practice which, after 1774, included his son James. During the American Revolution he supported Independence and afterwards supported local educational institutions such as Kent County School and Washington College. Upon his death, much of his property and wealth passed onto son and business partner James. (PI)