According to the Portrait and Biographical Album of Lake County, Illinois. Chicago. Lake City Publishing Co. 1891., page 726-727:
"HORACE ANDREWS, deceased, was one of the leading and successful farmers of Ela Township. He was a native of New York, born October 23, 1807, and in the usual manner of farmer lads was reared to manhood, his time being spent in assisting his father through the summer months, while in the winter he attended the common schools, where he acquired a good practical education. When he had attained his majority, desiring to engage in some other pursuit than that to which he was reared, he began learning the carpenter's trade, and for a number of years followed that vocation. In an early day he left his native State with the intention of trying his fortune in the West and settled in Batavia, Kane County, Ill., where he embarked in business as a carpenter and joiner.
It was there that Mr. Andrews became acquainted with and married Miss Augusta S. Houghton, their wedding being celebrated on the 12th of January, 1845. The lady was born in the Green Mountain State, November 5, 1824, and was the elder of two daughters, whose parents were Amaziah and Mary Houghton. Her mother died when she was only eighteen months old. Mrs. Andrews' education advantages were very meagre. She attended school only three weeks but by diligent study and reading at home she has become well informed concerning all subjects of general interest. Eight children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, five sons and three daughters, as follows: Horace, who was born October 17, 1845, died at the age of six years; Albert H., born April 23, 1849, was reared to manhood upon the farm and a short time before he attained his majority went to Chicago, where he followed the painter's trade until his health failed him, when for some time he worked for a railroad company. Subsequently he went West with the hope of regaining his health but received no benefit as that terrible disease consumption was firmly seated, so he returned home, where he died on the 1st of May, 1875. Mary Augusta, born July 6, 1851, became the wife of Lewis Price, a merchant of Wauconda, and died on the 10th of March, 1876; Marcus E., born April 5, 1853, married Miss Della Ray, and is engaged in painting in Rockefeller; Milo A., who wedded Mary Morse was born May 12, 1855, and is a merchant of Gilmer; Alice P., born June 30, 1858, is the wife of Lewis Price; Lucy I., born July 26, 1861, is living in Lake Forest; Seward L., born April 29, 1865, married Augusta Kane and they also make their home in Lake Forest. The children all received good educational advantages and have become useful men and women and respected members of society.
After his marriage, Mr. Andrews continued working at his trade for about ten years, when in 1855, he came to Lake County and purchased land on section 1, Ela Township, where he engaged in farming until his death, which occurred May 22, 1865. He was quite successful in his business career and accumulated considerable property, leaving a good farm of one hundred acres which leaves his widow in comfortable circumstances. He took considerable interest in political affairs, supporting the Republican party by his ballot and was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Many friends deeply lamented his death and extended their sympathy to the family in their great loss. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Andrews has managed the farm and has a pleasant and comfortable home where she enjoys the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances."
Contributor: Vernon B Paddock (46984111)
"HORACE ANDREWS, deceased, was one of the leading and successful farmers of Ela Township. He was a native of New York, born October 23, 1807, and in the usual manner of farmer lads was reared to manhood, his time being spent in assisting his father through the summer months, while in the winter he attended the common schools, where he acquired a good practical education. When he had attained his majority, desiring to engage in some other pursuit than that to which he was reared, he began learning the carpenter's trade, and for a number of years followed that vocation. In an early day he left his native State with the intention of trying his fortune in the West and settled in Batavia, Kane County, Ill., where he embarked in business as a carpenter and joiner.
It was there that Mr. Andrews became acquainted with and married Miss Augusta S. Houghton, their wedding being celebrated on the 12th of January, 1845. The lady was born in the Green Mountain State, November 5, 1824, and was the elder of two daughters, whose parents were Amaziah and Mary Houghton. Her mother died when she was only eighteen months old. Mrs. Andrews' education advantages were very meagre. She attended school only three weeks but by diligent study and reading at home she has become well informed concerning all subjects of general interest. Eight children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, five sons and three daughters, as follows: Horace, who was born October 17, 1845, died at the age of six years; Albert H., born April 23, 1849, was reared to manhood upon the farm and a short time before he attained his majority went to Chicago, where he followed the painter's trade until his health failed him, when for some time he worked for a railroad company. Subsequently he went West with the hope of regaining his health but received no benefit as that terrible disease consumption was firmly seated, so he returned home, where he died on the 1st of May, 1875. Mary Augusta, born July 6, 1851, became the wife of Lewis Price, a merchant of Wauconda, and died on the 10th of March, 1876; Marcus E., born April 5, 1853, married Miss Della Ray, and is engaged in painting in Rockefeller; Milo A., who wedded Mary Morse was born May 12, 1855, and is a merchant of Gilmer; Alice P., born June 30, 1858, is the wife of Lewis Price; Lucy I., born July 26, 1861, is living in Lake Forest; Seward L., born April 29, 1865, married Augusta Kane and they also make their home in Lake Forest. The children all received good educational advantages and have become useful men and women and respected members of society.
After his marriage, Mr. Andrews continued working at his trade for about ten years, when in 1855, he came to Lake County and purchased land on section 1, Ela Township, where he engaged in farming until his death, which occurred May 22, 1865. He was quite successful in his business career and accumulated considerable property, leaving a good farm of one hundred acres which leaves his widow in comfortable circumstances. He took considerable interest in political affairs, supporting the Republican party by his ballot and was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Many friends deeply lamented his death and extended their sympathy to the family in their great loss. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Andrews has managed the farm and has a pleasant and comfortable home where she enjoys the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances."
Contributor: Vernon B Paddock (46984111)
According to the Portrait and Biographical Album of Lake County, Illinois. Chicago. Lake City Publishing Co. 1891., page 726-727:
"HORACE ANDREWS, deceased, was one of the leading and successful farmers of Ela Township. He was a native of New York, born October 23, 1807, and in the usual manner of farmer lads was reared to manhood, his time being spent in assisting his father through the summer months, while in the winter he attended the common schools, where he acquired a good practical education. When he had attained his majority, desiring to engage in some other pursuit than that to which he was reared, he began learning the carpenter's trade, and for a number of years followed that vocation. In an early day he left his native State with the intention of trying his fortune in the West and settled in Batavia, Kane County, Ill., where he embarked in business as a carpenter and joiner.
It was there that Mr. Andrews became acquainted with and married Miss Augusta S. Houghton, their wedding being celebrated on the 12th of January, 1845. The lady was born in the Green Mountain State, November 5, 1824, and was the elder of two daughters, whose parents were Amaziah and Mary Houghton. Her mother died when she was only eighteen months old. Mrs. Andrews' education advantages were very meagre. She attended school only three weeks but by diligent study and reading at home she has become well informed concerning all subjects of general interest. Eight children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, five sons and three daughters, as follows: Horace, who was born October 17, 1845, died at the age of six years; Albert H., born April 23, 1849, was reared to manhood upon the farm and a short time before he attained his majority went to Chicago, where he followed the painter's trade until his health failed him, when for some time he worked for a railroad company. Subsequently he went West with the hope of regaining his health but received no benefit as that terrible disease consumption was firmly seated, so he returned home, where he died on the 1st of May, 1875. Mary Augusta, born July 6, 1851, became the wife of Lewis Price, a merchant of Wauconda, and died on the 10th of March, 1876; Marcus E., born April 5, 1853, married Miss Della Ray, and is engaged in painting in Rockefeller; Milo A., who wedded Mary Morse was born May 12, 1855, and is a merchant of Gilmer; Alice P., born June 30, 1858, is the wife of Lewis Price; Lucy I., born July 26, 1861, is living in Lake Forest; Seward L., born April 29, 1865, married Augusta Kane and they also make their home in Lake Forest. The children all received good educational advantages and have become useful men and women and respected members of society.
After his marriage, Mr. Andrews continued working at his trade for about ten years, when in 1855, he came to Lake County and purchased land on section 1, Ela Township, where he engaged in farming until his death, which occurred May 22, 1865. He was quite successful in his business career and accumulated considerable property, leaving a good farm of one hundred acres which leaves his widow in comfortable circumstances. He took considerable interest in political affairs, supporting the Republican party by his ballot and was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Many friends deeply lamented his death and extended their sympathy to the family in their great loss. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Andrews has managed the farm and has a pleasant and comfortable home where she enjoys the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances."
Contributor: Vernon B Paddock (46984111)
"HORACE ANDREWS, deceased, was one of the leading and successful farmers of Ela Township. He was a native of New York, born October 23, 1807, and in the usual manner of farmer lads was reared to manhood, his time being spent in assisting his father through the summer months, while in the winter he attended the common schools, where he acquired a good practical education. When he had attained his majority, desiring to engage in some other pursuit than that to which he was reared, he began learning the carpenter's trade, and for a number of years followed that vocation. In an early day he left his native State with the intention of trying his fortune in the West and settled in Batavia, Kane County, Ill., where he embarked in business as a carpenter and joiner.
It was there that Mr. Andrews became acquainted with and married Miss Augusta S. Houghton, their wedding being celebrated on the 12th of January, 1845. The lady was born in the Green Mountain State, November 5, 1824, and was the elder of two daughters, whose parents were Amaziah and Mary Houghton. Her mother died when she was only eighteen months old. Mrs. Andrews' education advantages were very meagre. She attended school only three weeks but by diligent study and reading at home she has become well informed concerning all subjects of general interest. Eight children have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, five sons and three daughters, as follows: Horace, who was born October 17, 1845, died at the age of six years; Albert H., born April 23, 1849, was reared to manhood upon the farm and a short time before he attained his majority went to Chicago, where he followed the painter's trade until his health failed him, when for some time he worked for a railroad company. Subsequently he went West with the hope of regaining his health but received no benefit as that terrible disease consumption was firmly seated, so he returned home, where he died on the 1st of May, 1875. Mary Augusta, born July 6, 1851, became the wife of Lewis Price, a merchant of Wauconda, and died on the 10th of March, 1876; Marcus E., born April 5, 1853, married Miss Della Ray, and is engaged in painting in Rockefeller; Milo A., who wedded Mary Morse was born May 12, 1855, and is a merchant of Gilmer; Alice P., born June 30, 1858, is the wife of Lewis Price; Lucy I., born July 26, 1861, is living in Lake Forest; Seward L., born April 29, 1865, married Augusta Kane and they also make their home in Lake Forest. The children all received good educational advantages and have become useful men and women and respected members of society.
After his marriage, Mr. Andrews continued working at his trade for about ten years, when in 1855, he came to Lake County and purchased land on section 1, Ela Township, where he engaged in farming until his death, which occurred May 22, 1865. He was quite successful in his business career and accumulated considerable property, leaving a good farm of one hundred acres which leaves his widow in comfortable circumstances. He took considerable interest in political affairs, supporting the Republican party by his ballot and was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Many friends deeply lamented his death and extended their sympathy to the family in their great loss. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Andrews has managed the farm and has a pleasant and comfortable home where she enjoys the respect and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances."
Contributor: Vernon B Paddock (46984111)
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