Andrew, Martin L.

ANDREW, EADS, AKERS

Posted By: Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer
Date: 7/6/2019 at 09:57:32

M. L. ANDREW
"Biographical and Historical Record of Ringgold and Decatur Counties Iowa"
Lewis Pub. Co. Chicago. 1887.

M[artin]. L. ANDREW, one of the enterprising and successful citizens of Grand River Township, residing one section 27, is a native of Iowa, born in Des Moines County, February 17, 1845, a son of JAMES and CYRENA (EADS) ANDREW, the father a native of Pennsylvania, and the mother born in Sangamon County, Illinois. Of their family of thirteen children our subject was the third child, their names in order of their birth being as follows – WILLIAM L., REBECCA M., M. L., PHOEBE L., LIZZIE J., RACHEL A., JOHN N., LURENA, MARTHA LEVISA, ALLEN E., OWEN L., ABRAHMA L. and EVELINE. M. L., our subject, lived in his native county till eleven years of age, when he went with his parents to Macoupin County, Illinois. He was reared on a farm, his youth being spent in assisting with the work of the farm, and in attending the common schools. In the fall of 1869 he came to Decatur County, Iowa and settled on his present farm, in Grand River Township, his first purchase being 100 acres of wild land. He was united in marriage December 5, 1870, to Miss EMERILDA AKERS, a daughter of S. C. AKERS, a prominent pioneer of Decatur County. Mr. and Mrs. ANDRW have three children living – CYRENE E., THOMAS O. and CARY O. Two of their children JAMES S. and KATY O. are deceased. Mr. ANDREW has met with success in his agricultural pursuits since coming to Decatur County, and now has one of the best farms in his township, containing 196 acres of well – improved and highly-cultivate land, a portion of his farm being rich bottom land. His farm is divided into different lots and fields for the convenience of his stock, and in connection with his general farming he devotes some attention to stock-raising and feeding. He pays considerable attention to his orchard, which is one of the finest in his neighborhood, and comprises four and a half acres of the best varieties of fruit. He has a comfortable residence, and good farm buildings. He erected his large and commodious barn in 1881, the main part of which is 20 x 30 feet, with 16-foot posts. In politics Mr. ANDREW is a Republican. He has served as township trustee, and is at present holding the office of township clerk, serving with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. Both he and his wife are active and worthy members of the Baptist church, and are classed among the best citizens of Grand River.

NOTE: Martin died September 1, 1903. Ermilda was born September 28, 1854, and died July 2, 1917. They were interred at Elk Chapel Cemetery.

Transcription by Sara Rose LeFleur