Farmer; born in England May 10, 1849 the son of David and Susan (Bond) Andrews also English-born.   The father was born at Heywood in Lancashire and came from his native county to Peoria County in 1847 his voyage across the ocean occupying about three months.  He bought land on Section 29, Kickapoo Township.  His family came to this country about two years subsequent to his arrival.  He was killed by the caving of a well which he was digging on his farm.  David (second) rented a farm of two hundred and thirty-six acres for several years which he bought in 1891.  He married Mary McKane in Champaign County, Illinois July 2, 1872.  Mrs. Andrews was born in French Grove, Peoria County in November 1853 daughter of James McKane a native of the Isle of Man who was drowned in the Spoon River and buried at Brimfield.  The children of this marriage are:  Susan wife of Henry Doubet; Frank; Wesley; Edwin D.; James; Ruth; Jennie; George F; Milton; Myrtle deceased and one who died in infancy.  Mr. Andrews is a Democrat has filled the offices of School Director and Assessor and is now serving his third term as Township Clerk.

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