- The task is to identify the direct ancestors of Olivia Anderson (1911 MO - 1939 WA), who is labeled with number 1.
- Following the lines upward from Olivia Anderson (1), we connect to her parents: Ottman Anderson (1882 MO - 1965 WA, labeled 2) and Alice Hilton (1814 MO - 1878 MT, labeled 5).
- From Ottman Anderson (2), we trace his parents: Riley Anderson (1838 IN - 1922 MT, labeled 4) and Eliza Swanson (1805 KY - 1858 MO, labeled 9).
- From Alice Hilton (5), we trace her parents: William G. Hilton (1825 IL - ??, labeled 10) and Katrina Davis (1823 NC - ??, labeled 11).
- Therefore, the direct ancestors of Olivia Anderson are Ottman Anderson, Alice Hilton, Riley Anderson, Eliza Swanson, William G. Hilton, and Katrina Davis.
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