William Dozier Anderson

William Dozier Anderson (July 20, 1862 – January 6, 1952) was a mayor, state legislator, and judge in Mississippi. He served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Mississippi from 1910 to 1911 and from 1920 to 1944. He also served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives and the Mississippi State Senate. He was mayor of Tupelo, Mississippi from 1898 to 1906.

Early life William Dozier Anderson was born on July 20, 1862, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. Anderson was admitted to the bar in 1883. He then moved to Tupelo, Mississippi, to practice law. Anderson was an Alderman of Tupelo for one term, and he was its mayor from 1899 to 1907. During this term, he was the chairman of the Senate's Judiciary committee.

Personal life Anderson married Lena Bell Clayton on January 27, 1886. They had 5 children, named Clayton, John Russell, Mary Agnes, Lena Bell, and Charles.