The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-03
CLIFFORD ANDERSON DEAD.
Well known savannahian BreatheG
His Last Last Night.

Col Clifford w. Anderson died suddenly,
of acute asthma. at $50 O'Clock last night.
His death occurred az Col Anderson's
residence. 1O7 Broughton street. east,
where he had boarded for a number of
years.
For many years Col. Anderson has suf-
fered from recurring attacks of asthma,
which at intervals have caused him much
pain and constantly menaced his general
health. Latterly these attacks have be-
come more frequent and severe and had
made serious inroads upon Col. Ander-
sons constitution. For months he had
not been well, and his appearance indi-
Gated the physical pain and suffering he
had almost constantly to endure
Very recently. however, he had not felt
worse than usual, and on Monday was
about on the streets and greeting mis-
friends. Yesterday he complained of feel
ing Ill and retired to his room. His con-
dition, however, was not regarded as crit
zeal until a very few minutes before death
came to end his sufferings.
Col. Anderson was born in Savannah
March 10. 1913. and was, therefore, but
little more than SO years old. His early
education was CLEANED here in Savannah,
some of it during the troublous days ct
the war between the states. During the
war he served as private in the t1tlh
Georgia Cavalry and acting aide on the
staff of his brother, Gen. R.. H. Ander-
son. After the war he entered the Nlr-
ginia Military Institute, from which ia
nous Southern institution he was sr3au-
ated, with distinction, in 1869.
After his graduation he returned to Sa-
vannah, which he has since made his
home He was in business here for a num-
Der of years, at one time conducting with
success a wholesale grain business on
the Bay.
His military talents found ready recog-
milton. He was elected a lieutenant in
the Republican Blues and was soon after
wards rendered the post of adjutant of
the First Volunteer Regiment of Geor-
gia. This he accepted and filled with
marked ability, until 1873, when he WAS
chosen and commissioned major. He was
made lieutenant colonel in 1874 and colo
mel in 1876. For a number of years he
was the commanding officer of this cele-
brated corps. His was a dashing and
martial figure and those who have seen
him at the head of his regiment remem-
Der him as the beau ideal of the officer
and soldier.
Col. Anderson resigned his commission
as colonel in 1886, to be succeeded by Col.
George A. Mercer, but always since had
retained an active interest in military and
military affairs. AT the time of his death
he was the senior retired officer of the
state service
He was the youngest of five brothers,
the others being Gen. r. H. Anderson,
Maj. John w. Anderson, Maj. George
w. Anderson and Mr.. Clarence G.. An
derson. Gen. Anderson and Maj. John
! w Anderson are dead. the latter having
died only recently; Maj. George w. An
! derson and Mr.. Clarence G Anderson
! survive their younger brother.
! To-day the body of Col. Anderson will
be removed to the residence of his broth
er, Maj. George w. Anderson, No 118
Hall street, east, where it will rest until
the funeral. This will take place some
time tomorrow; the hour however has
not been definitely fixed.