Nelson A. Andrews, 1852-1927

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Posted By: Emmet County IAGenWeb Coordinator (email)
Date: 7/28/2006 at 07:54:08

Nelson A. Andrews was born in Kosciusko Co. Ind. January 25 1852 and died at Estherville Tuesday October 13, 1927 at the age of 75 years and 3 months.

He came to Waterloo with his parents, September 26, 1856 where he resided for 31 years. Here he was united in marriage to Miss Katie Lantz.

To this union 8 children were born. Two daughters, Edith and Ethel and two sons Ralph and an infant son have preceded him in death. He is survived by four sons John of Minneapolis; Harry, Arthur and Norman of Gruver and by five grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. George Vonderaha of Spokane, Washington.

With his wife and family, Mr. Andrews moved to Emmet County in August 22, 1887 where he farmed for twenty-five years. In 1913, he retired from the farm and moved to Gruver where he entered the meat business, which line, he had followed in the early part of his life.

He was in active business life until 3 years ago when he retired to care for his invalid wife who passed away March 14th of this year.

Mr. Andrews was a member of lodge No. 67 I. O. O. F. , was a social member of M. W. A. Camp 7990 and one of ten members organizing the Presbyterian church at Swan Lake now located in Gruver. The Odd Fellows ritual service was held at the grave.

Source: Estherville Enterprise, Estherville, Emmet County, Iowa, November 2, 1927.