ANDERSON, Andrew Peter - 1890 Bio (1846-1901)

ANDERSON, FER

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 7/26/2007 at 18:52:17

Portrait and Biographical Album of Jefferson and Van Buren Counties, Iowa, Printed 1890 by Lake City Publishing Co., Chicago
Page 508

Andrew P. ANDERSON, salesman in the establishment of J. A. Spielman, of Fairfield, was born in the eastern part of Sweden, on the 23d of February, 1846, his paernts (sic) being Jonas F. and Anna L. ANDERSON, who were also natives of the same place. His mother was born August 2, 1811, and his father born November 16, 1809, and became a day laborer. Their union was blessed with a family of five children, the two eldest of whom never left their native land. Anna, the first-born, died in Sweden, and Caroline is yet living in that country. The three younger children, Christina L., Hannah E., and Andrew P., who is the only son, accompanied their parents to the United States. Bidding good-by to their old home, in 1857, they sailed from Guttenberg, and after eight weeks spent upon the briny deep dropped anchor in Boston Harbor. Having heard favorable reports of Iowa and the advantages afforded to emigrants, they continued their journey to this State and made a location in Lockridge Township, Jefferson County, where they continued to make their home until the death of Mrs. ANDERSON on the 24th of April, 1870. Since that time the husband has made his home with his children. Like his wife, he is a member of the Lutheran Church, and is one of the respected citizens of this community.

Andrew P. ANDERSON, whose name heads this sketch, was the fourth in order of birth in his father's family. He was a lad of eleven years when with his parents he became an American citizen. He had attended school in his native land but completed his education in Jefferson County, and can fluently speak the German, Swedish and English languages. He now keeps himself well informed on all questions of importance pertaining to the history of his adopted country, and is a gentleman whose progressive ideas make him a valued citizen and a worthy addition to the business circles of Fairfield. He worked at various employments until 1872, when he entered the service of the Ketchum Bros. at Mt. Pleasant, with whom he remained four years, serving as timber boss during the last two years of his stay with that firm. In 1876, he engaged with J. A. Spielman, of Fairfield, and has been a trusted employe in that establishment continuously since.

The marriage of Mr. ANDERSON and Miss Martha FER was celebrated in Fairfield, on the 4th of July, 1877. The lady is a native of Iowa, her birth having occurred in Linn County, on the 3d of July, 1850. Three children graced their union, but Elizabeth, their first-born, died in infancy; Nellie F. and Samuel A. are at home. Mr. ANDERSON is a Republican in political sentiment, giving his support and influence for the success and welfare of that party. He is a faithful, conscientious and trusted employe, and to him is due in no small degree the success of the Spielman establishment.

*Transcribed for genealogy purposes; I have no relation to the person(s) mentioned.