George Wayne Anderson

George Wayne Anderson Sr. (July 10, 1863 – December 30, 1922) was a lawyer in Richmond, Virginia who served as a state legislator. In 1899 he was elected to the Virginia House of Delegates and in 1901 to the Virginia Senate. He served as city attorney for Richmond. Early life George Wayne Anderson was born on July 10, 1863, at Edgehill in Albemarle County, Virginia, to Jane Margaret (née Randolph) and Edward Clifford Anderson. His father was a banker and died when Anderson was young. From his mother's side, he was the great-grandson of Thomas Jefferson. He grew up in Savannah, Georgia. Anderson attended Hanover Academy and graduated from the University of Virginia. He received a debater's medal at both schools. He then graduated in 1888 from the University of Virginia School of Law with a Bachelor of Laws. He was a member of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity. Career After graduating, Anderson moved to Richmond and started practicing law. Anderson was a Democrat. Anderson was elected as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates in 1899. He served in that role for two years. He was elected as a member of the Virginia Senate in 1901. He served in that role for four years. In 1904, Anderson ran for mayor of Richmond, but withdrew before the election. He lost the primary election for commonwealth's attorney of Richmond in 1905. He served as assistant city attorney from 1907 to 1921 and city attorney from 1921 to 1922.