Andrew, J. N.

AMDREW, EADS, AKERS

Posted By: Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer
Date: 7/6/2019 at 09:54:06

J. N. ANDREW born 1852

J. N. ANDREW, son of JAMES and CYRENA (EADS) ANDREW, was born in Des Moines County, Iowa. May 29th, 1852. Of a family of thirteen children our subject is the seventh child. When he was three years old his parents moved to Macoupin County, Illinois, and in that county he grew to manhood, being reared in the schools of his district. In 1874 he came to Decatur County, where he had previously owned 100 acres, and in 1875 he bought a part of his present farm. May 9th, 1875, he was married to Miss EVALINE AKERS, her father, S. C. AKERS, being one of the pioneer settlers of this county. They are the parents of five children – JESSE E., ALLEN S., LEWIS M., CORA L., and HARRY A. Mr. ANDREW has added to his original purchase till now has in his farm 205 acres of as good land as the township affords, being one of the best stock farms in the county, as is well watered with six wells and engaged in raising and feeding stock, and has on his farm at present 100 head of hogs, and a number of cattle and horses. His residence, which is built in modern style, is comfortable and commodious, containing eleven rooms. His barn is 36 x 48 feet, and his other out-buildings are in good condition. In his political views Mr. ANDREW is a staunch Republican.