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Mary Savage Anderson was raised in the household of her maternal grandfather, William Neyle Habersham, where she was exposed to many of the finest things in life such as good music, excellent wine and Savannah’s most elite society. Her grandmother, Josephine Clay, was a tireless and enthusiastic task master who saw to the education of her three half-orphaned grandchildren. Both Josephine Clay and Anna Wylly, Mary’s mother, kept journals during the Civil War which were later published. Growing up in such an environment prepared Mary for a life of leadership and writing. In 1905 she married Clarence Gordon Anderson, an up and coming bank executive. As an adult, she was involved in several societies and garden clubs. Several of her historical writings were published, although perhaps the best of them was not. Childless, she doted on her nieces and nephews and is remembered fondly by all.
Publication Date
11-15-1993
Recommended Citation
Clark, Kathrine, "Mary Savage Jones Anderson Family Influences" (1993). Savannah Biographies. 7.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sav-bios-lane/7
