John G. Andrews 1846-1926

ANDREWS, RUSK, SHEPPARD

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Date: 10/13/2018 at 08:01:48

25 February 1926 - West Branch Times

John G. Andrews died suddenly at his home near Morse, Friday morning, being stricken while doing the chores. He was 79 years, 8 months and 16 days old.

Mr. Andrews was born in Chester county, Penn., June 4, 1846, the son of Joseph and Johanna Andrews. In his boyhood days he moved to Decatur county, Ind., with his parents, and came to Johnson county, Iowa, in 1860. He also made his home in Union county, Iowa, for several years. He was united in marriage to Rhoda Rusk in 1872. In 1875 he again moved to Johnson county and has since lived on a farm near Morse, where he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. Mr. Andrews was a member of Eureka Lodge, I.O.O.F., of Iowa City.

Surviving are his wife and two children, Mary Louise, wife of R. T. Sheppard, and William J. Andrews, both residing near Morse. Three children, Clara Eva, Johanna and Alice died in infancy.

Funeral services were held at the Andrews home Monday at 2 o'clock. --Iowa City Press-Citizen