Biographies
LUDWIG ANDERSON
It was in Skaane,
Sweden, that Ludwig Anderson was born in 1861. He came to America, arriving
March 1, 1881, made his way to Sacramento, Cal., and worked for his brother, a
contractor of painting and decorating, until 1890, having learned his trade in
the land of his birth. In the year last mentioned he acquired an interest in
the business, which is now one of the most important of its kind in Northern
California. The firm has put through large contracts on the State Capitol,
California National Bank, Weinstock, Labin and Hales residences, Sutter Club, and other
conspicuous buildings as well as fine residences in Sacramento and San
Francisco, and its plans for the near future contemplate operations more
extensive than those of any other establishment of its kind in this part of the
country.
In 1885, Mr. Anderson married Hilda
Erickson, of Auburn, Placer County, Cal., daughter of L. E. and Bertha
Erickson. Her father was an extensive rancher at Lincoln, Cal., and died in 1881;
her mother survives, aged seventy-three years, a member of the household of her
daughter, Mrs. George C. Daniels, of Lincoln. Mrs. Anderson has borne her
husband children named Stella C., Hedwig J., Evelyn S., Mrs. Humphrey of San
Francisco, Helen L., and Constance, all of whom, with the exception of Mrs.
Humphrey, are members of their parents' household. Mr. Anderson affiliates with
the Foresters. He and his wife are members of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church of Sacramento and are active in its work. She is past president of the
Ladies' Aid Society and has held offices in other organizations connected with
the church. Two of their children have remarkable music ability and will
receive musical educations.
Transcribed by Sally Kaleta.
Source: Willis,
William L., History of Sacramento County,
California, Pages 1026-1027.
Historic Record Company,
© 2006 Sally Kaleta.