A. Scott Anderson

Alfred Scott Anderson, Jr. (July 24, 1904 – November 12, 1971) was an American politician, who was mayor of Richmond, Virginia from 1958 to 1960 and served on the City Council for the City of Richmond, Virginia from 1956 to 1960 and 1963–1966. Anderson, who was too old for military service, served in the Home Guard during World War II.^[1]

A. Scott Anderson
64th Mayor of Richmond, Virginia
In office 1958–1960
Preceded by	F. Henry Garber
Succeeded by	Claude W. Woodward
Personal details
Born	Alfred Scott Anderson, Jr. (1904-07-24)July 24, 1904 Crewe, Virginia, U.S.
Died	November 12, 1971(1971-11-12) (aged 67) Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ann Curd
Children	3
Alma mater	College of William & Mary

Legal career

In 1960, Anderson left the law firm of Bowles, Anderson, Boyd, Clarke & Herrod to join Mr. Alexander Hamilton Sands in the forming of Sands, Anderson, Marks & Clarke, whose offices were initially in the American Building. This law firm eventually became Sands Anderson PC.

Personal life

Anderson married Ann Curd. They had two daughters and a son, Mrs. Anderson Gwynne, Mrs. J. Richard Carling and Alfred Bryce.^[2]

Anderson died on November 12, 1971, in Williamsburg. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery.^[2]