Daniel P. ANDRUS (b. 1835)

ANDRUS, CHEEVER

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Date: 6/7/2005 at 00:51:33

ANDRUS, Daniel P., farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. West Albany; was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Nov. 14, 1835; moved to Wisconsin in 1843; and to this farm in 1850. Was married, in 1862, to Mary E. Cheever; she was born in Columbus, Ohio, March 3, 1842; have five children - James H., Clarence D., Mary S., Ida F., and Charlie. His father, Horace Andrus, now 77 years old, resides with him. Mr. Andrus enlisted in 1863, in the 9th I. V. I.; was in eleven general engagements and numerous skirmishes; he received a wound at Dallas, Georgia, which deprived him of the use of his right arm. They belong to the United Brethern Church.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - Westfield Township
Page 686