Andrews, Oliver J.

OLIVER J. ANDREWS, farmer, P.O. Geneva, was born in this township, February 11, 1821, and is a son of Robert and Sarah (Chidester) Andrews, the former a native of Ireland, the latter of New Jersey. They came to this township in 1793, locating a large tract of land, remaining on it till their decease. These lands are yet chiefly in the hands of the family. Robert and Sarah Andrews were of that worthy class of pioneers who labored under many difficulties in securing a foothold, and who succeeded in leaving a fine inheritance to their children, eight in number, five still surviving, viz.: John, Oliver, Robert, Eveline (Mrs. W. Beatey, a widow with two children), Mary (now Mrs. M. Logan, formerly Mrs. Dr. Calvin, and has one child). Our subject was married to Emily, daughter of Jesse Fry, one of the early settlers of Juniata County, Penn., and ten children blessed this union, of whom six survive, viz.: Frank P., John W., Robert C., Ella (Mrs. W.H. Graham), Blanche and Nettie. Our subject has been honored by his fellow citizens with a number of township offices, in all of which he has given satisfaction. Although appointed Justice of the Peace, he has never been called upon to act, so fairly and peaceably is the business of the community transacted. He has a beautiful farm of 300 acres, well watered and improved. He is a member of the German Reformed Church of this township.