Andrew was born in West Nantmeal, Chester County, PA, and died in the same place. Andrew remained Single. This monument is also for his brother, Samuel P Handwork (1822-1902) and sister-in-law, Julia Ann HOOVER Handwork (1823-1906).
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Chester Valley Union
Coatesville, Pa
November 10, 1897
Andrew Handwork, *of Springfield, was found, Friday, [05 Nov 1897] hanging to a fence some distance from his home. He was unmarried, about sixty years old [**about 67 years old] and resided with his brother, S. P. Handwork. No reason can be given for his rash act. He was at the house about 11 o'clock and on going out said "Good bye" to Mrs. S. P. Handwork. Not appearing at dinner time, search was made for him and he was found in the above state.
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Morning Republican
November 11, 1897
Andrew Handwork, who died suddenly last week, was buried yesterday. Many friends assembled to pay their last respects to the deceased, who was born and lived here all his life, never being away from the neighborhood, excepting during the war when he was drafted, at which time he was away for a month, when he procured, a substitute. Samuel Handwork, a brother, is the only remaining one of the family. Mr. Master, pastor of the M.E. Church, at Good Will, conducted the services. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Information from Dan Lindley. Thank you!
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Notes:
1) *-"...of Springfield..." ~ Delaware County, PA?
2) **-"Chester County Archives: Conestoga, Whi 67 Sgl laborer 1897/11/04 diseased brain Vol 1 Pg 108 USA."
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U.S., CIVIL WAR DRAFT REGISTRATIONS RECORDS, 1863-1865
Name Andrew Handwork
Residence West Nantmeal, Pennsylvania
Class 1
Congressional District 7th
Age on 1 July 1863 32
Estimated Birth Year abt 1831
Race White
Marital Status Unmarried
Place of Birth Pennsylvania
U. S. CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS, 1861-1865
Name Andrew Handwork
Side Union
Regiment State/Origin Pennsylvania
Regiment Name 175 Pennsylvania Inf. (Drafted Militia)
Regiment Name Expanded 175th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry (Drafted Militia)
Company D
Rank In Private
Rank In Expanded Private
Rank Out Private
Rank Out Expanded Private
Film Number M554 roll 48
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Andrew Handwork in the Web: Chester County, Pennsylvania, Death Index, 1841-1957
Andrew Handwork Age: 67 White Single Occu: Laborer BY: 1830 BP: USA Res: Conestoga DD: 4 Nov 1897 D: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA Cause/Death: diseased brain Source Death Register 1893-1907 Book/Vol 1 Page 108 Item ID 6176
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Chester Valley Union
Coatesville, Pa
November 10, 1897
Andrew Handwork, *of Springfield, was found, Friday, [05 Nov 1897] hanging to a fence some distance from his home. He was unmarried, about sixty years old [**about 67 years old] and resided with his brother, S. P. Handwork. No reason can be given for his rash act. He was at the house about 11 o'clock and on going out said "Good bye" to Mrs. S. P. Handwork. Not appearing at dinner time, search was made for him and he was found in the above state.
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Morning Republican
November 11, 1897
Andrew Handwork, who died suddenly last week, was buried yesterday. Many friends assembled to pay their last respects to the deceased, who was born and lived here all his life, never being away from the neighborhood, excepting during the war when he was drafted, at which time he was away for a month, when he procured, a substitute. Samuel Handwork, a brother, is the only remaining one of the family. Mr. Master, pastor of the M.E. Church, at Good Will, conducted the services. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Information from Dan Lindley. Thank you!
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Notes:
1) *-"...of Springfield..." ~ Delaware County, PA?
2) **-"Chester County Archives: Conestoga, Whi 67 Sgl laborer 1897/11/04 diseased brain Vol 1 Pg 108 USA."
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U.S., CIVIL WAR DRAFT REGISTRATIONS RECORDS, 1863-1865
Name Andrew Handwork
Residence West Nantmeal, Pennsylvania
Class 1
Congressional District 7th
Age on 1 July 1863 32
Estimated Birth Year abt 1831
Race White
Marital Status Unmarried
Place of Birth Pennsylvania
U. S. CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS, 1861-1865
Name Andrew Handwork
Side Union
Regiment State/Origin Pennsylvania
Regiment Name 175 Pennsylvania Inf. (Drafted Militia)
Regiment Name Expanded 175th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry (Drafted Militia)
Company D
Rank In Private
Rank In Expanded Private
Rank Out Private
Rank Out Expanded Private
Film Number M554 roll 48
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Andrew Handwork in the Web: Chester County, Pennsylvania, Death Index, 1841-1957
Andrew Handwork Age: 67 White Single Occu: Laborer BY: 1830 BP: USA Res: Conestoga DD: 4 Nov 1897 D: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA Cause/Death: diseased brain Source Death Register 1893-1907 Book/Vol 1 Page 108 Item ID 6176
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Andrew was born in West Nantmeal, Chester County, PA, and died in the same place. Andrew remained Single. This monument is also for his brother, Samuel P Handwork (1822-1902) and sister-in-law, Julia Ann HOOVER Handwork (1823-1906).
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Chester Valley Union
Coatesville, Pa
November 10, 1897
Andrew Handwork, *of Springfield, was found, Friday, [05 Nov 1897] hanging to a fence some distance from his home. He was unmarried, about sixty years old [**about 67 years old] and resided with his brother, S. P. Handwork. No reason can be given for his rash act. He was at the house about 11 o'clock and on going out said "Good bye" to Mrs. S. P. Handwork. Not appearing at dinner time, search was made for him and he was found in the above state.
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Morning Republican
November 11, 1897
Andrew Handwork, who died suddenly last week, was buried yesterday. Many friends assembled to pay their last respects to the deceased, who was born and lived here all his life, never being away from the neighborhood, excepting during the war when he was drafted, at which time he was away for a month, when he procured, a substitute. Samuel Handwork, a brother, is the only remaining one of the family. Mr. Master, pastor of the M.E. Church, at Good Will, conducted the services. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Information from Dan Lindley. Thank you!
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Notes:
1) *-"...of Springfield..." ~ Delaware County, PA?
2) **-"Chester County Archives: Conestoga, Whi 67 Sgl laborer 1897/11/04 diseased brain Vol 1 Pg 108 USA."
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U.S., CIVIL WAR DRAFT REGISTRATIONS RECORDS, 1863-1865
Name Andrew Handwork
Residence West Nantmeal, Pennsylvania
Class 1
Congressional District 7th
Age on 1 July 1863 32
Estimated Birth Year abt 1831
Race White
Marital Status Unmarried
Place of Birth Pennsylvania
U. S. CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS, 1861-1865
Name Andrew Handwork
Side Union
Regiment State/Origin Pennsylvania
Regiment Name 175 Pennsylvania Inf. (Drafted Militia)
Regiment Name Expanded 175th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry (Drafted Militia)
Company D
Rank In Private
Rank In Expanded Private
Rank Out Private
Rank Out Expanded Private
Film Number M554 roll 48
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Andrew Handwork in the Web: Chester County, Pennsylvania, Death Index, 1841-1957
Andrew Handwork Age: 67 White Single Occu: Laborer BY: 1830 BP: USA Res: Conestoga DD: 4 Nov 1897 D: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA Cause/Death: diseased brain Source Death Register 1893-1907 Book/Vol 1 Page 108 Item ID 6176
www.ancestry.com
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Chester Valley Union
Coatesville, Pa
November 10, 1897
Andrew Handwork, *of Springfield, was found, Friday, [05 Nov 1897] hanging to a fence some distance from his home. He was unmarried, about sixty years old [**about 67 years old] and resided with his brother, S. P. Handwork. No reason can be given for his rash act. He was at the house about 11 o'clock and on going out said "Good bye" to Mrs. S. P. Handwork. Not appearing at dinner time, search was made for him and he was found in the above state.
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Morning Republican
November 11, 1897
Andrew Handwork, who died suddenly last week, was buried yesterday. Many friends assembled to pay their last respects to the deceased, who was born and lived here all his life, never being away from the neighborhood, excepting during the war when he was drafted, at which time he was away for a month, when he procured, a substitute. Samuel Handwork, a brother, is the only remaining one of the family. Mr. Master, pastor of the M.E. Church, at Good Will, conducted the services. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery.
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Information from Dan Lindley. Thank you!
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Notes:
1) *-"...of Springfield..." ~ Delaware County, PA?
2) **-"Chester County Archives: Conestoga, Whi 67 Sgl laborer 1897/11/04 diseased brain Vol 1 Pg 108 USA."
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U.S., CIVIL WAR DRAFT REGISTRATIONS RECORDS, 1863-1865
Name Andrew Handwork
Residence West Nantmeal, Pennsylvania
Class 1
Congressional District 7th
Age on 1 July 1863 32
Estimated Birth Year abt 1831
Race White
Marital Status Unmarried
Place of Birth Pennsylvania
U. S. CIVIL WAR SOLDIERS, 1861-1865
Name Andrew Handwork
Side Union
Regiment State/Origin Pennsylvania
Regiment Name 175 Pennsylvania Inf. (Drafted Militia)
Regiment Name Expanded 175th Regiment, Pennsylvania Infantry (Drafted Militia)
Company D
Rank In Private
Rank In Expanded Private
Rank Out Private
Rank Out Expanded Private
Film Number M554 roll 48
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Andrew Handwork in the Web: Chester County, Pennsylvania, Death Index, 1841-1957
Andrew Handwork Age: 67 White Single Occu: Laborer BY: 1830 BP: USA Res: Conestoga DD: 4 Nov 1897 D: Chester, Pennsylvania, USA Cause/Death: diseased brain Source Death Register 1893-1907 Book/Vol 1 Page 108 Item ID 6176
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