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Sanderson Family History
Sanderson Genealogy & Family TreeSanderson is an English name from Durham, England, where the family held lands. It means "son of Alexander," a Greek given name which means "defender of men." The earliest known ancestor--Johannes Sandrison--was recorded in 1434. The family motto is Je suis veillant a plaire which means "I am watchful to please."
Other spellings include "Saunderson," "Sandeson," and "Sandison." Notable people with the surname include American actor William Sanderson (Blade Runner, Newhart, True Blood), American football player Scott Sanderson (Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears), and American author Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn, Alcatraz, The Wheel of Time). The first Sanderson to come to America was Alexander Sanderson in Virginia in 1623.
Sanderson Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Frances Sanderson -- --, 1738 September 26, 1785
- John Sanderson -- --, 1551 December 0, 1638 Cumbria
- Lauretta Jane Sanderson -- --, 1859 September 3, 1941 Illinois
- Ann Sanderson -- --, 1492 December 0, 1570 England
- Barbara Sanderson -- --, 1586 August 9, 1673 Durham
Sanderson Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Donald William Sanderson -- --, 1914 December 14, 1983 New South Wales
- Zimri Sanderson -- --, 1796 July 11, 1866 Massachusetts
- Katherine Sanderson -- --, 1606 December 0, 1638
- Nancy Sanderson -- --, 1771 September 20, 1845 Ohio
- Grace Ann Sanderson -- --, 1947 July 4, 1997 New York
