Clifford Anderson facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clifford Anderson
Attorney General of Georgia
In office 1880–1890
Member of the Confederate House of Representatives
In office 1864–1865
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
In office 1859
Personal details
Born	(1833-03-23)March 23, 1833 Nottoway County, Virginia
Died	December 19, 1899(1899-12-19) (aged 66) Macon, Georgia
Spouse	Anne LeConte ​ (m. 1857)​
Children	2
Occupation	Jurist, politician
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Clifford Anderson (March 23, 1833 – December 19, 1899) was an important politician from Georgia. He served in several key roles, including a judge, a state representative, and the Attorney General for Georgia.

Who Was Clifford Anderson?

Clifford Anderson was born on March 23, 1833, in Nottoway County, Virginia. When he was young, he studied law by working with an experienced lawyer. This way of learning was called "reading law." He became a lawyer in 1852. After that, he started a law firm with another lawyer named Robert S. Lanier.

Family Life

In 1857, Clifford Anderson married Anne LeConte. They had two children together.

Public Service and Career

Clifford Anderson had a long career serving the public in Georgia. From 1856 to 1858, he worked as a judge in a state court. This meant he helped make decisions in legal cases.

In 1859, he became a member of the Georgia House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Georgia.

During the American Civil War, he served in the Confederate States Army. Later, from 1864 to 1865, he represented Georgia in the Second Confederate Congress. This was like a national government for the Southern states during the war.

After the war ended, Clifford Anderson continued his public service. From 1880 to 1890, he was the Attorney General for Georgia. The Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer. They give legal advice to the government and represent the state in court.

Later Years

Clifford Anderson passed away at his home in Macon, Georgia, on December 19, 1899.