Anderson, Robert, Preston, Lancs. and Manchester, u (1818–40). Son of Robert Anderson of Preston. Freeman of Preston. Trading at 8 Spring Gdns in 1818, but by 1828 was at 10 Alfred St and in 1834 at no. 19. By 1836 he had moved to Manchester and was trading from 40 Brook St, Chorlton-on-Medlock, and from no. 56 in 1838–40. His six sons included Richard and Robert, both u. [D; Preston Guild records]