John Andrew (1850 - 1905)

Born May 1850 in Argyle, Winnebago County, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Barbara (McMillan) Andrew — married 25 Feb 1876 in Boone, Illinois United States

Descendants

Died 10 Nov 1905 at age 55 in Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Harlem Township, Illinois One Place Study.

John Andrew was an early resident of the Scottish Settlement at Argyle, Illinois.

John Andrew is buried in Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Illinois.

John was born in 1850. He was the son of Scottish immigrants John Andrew and Mary Brown. ^[1][2]

John’s parents were founding members of the Scottish Settlement in Argyle, Illinois.

He married Barbara McMillan in 1876. ^[3]

They farmed in Caledonia.^{[4] [5]}

John died in 1905 after falling from a windmill tower. ^[6]

Children

1. Mary (Andrew) 1876–1944
2. Matthew Andrew 1880–1952
3. Agnes Elizabeth Andrew] 1881–1883
4. Louisa (McDonald) 1886–1950
5. Thomas Andrew 1889–1961

Obituary

FELL FROM WINDMILL John Andrew of Caledonia Met Sudden Death with Broken Neck. Alone When Accident Happened.

Caledonia, Ill., Nov. 8. - John Andrew, a well-known farmer residing one-half mile south of the village, was instantly killed this afternoon by a fall from the windmill tower on his farm. There were no witnesses to the mishap that resulted in the death of Mr. Andrew so that the time of its occurrence is not known.

The unfortunate man was alone at the time his wife, son, and daughter having gone to Rockford on a shopping trip. Mr. Andrew was to have met his family at the railroad station when they returned on the 4 o'clock train and his failure to meet them at the station with a conveyance caused them to a suspicion that some accident had befallen the husband and father.

After a short wait, they proceeded to their home where the body of Andrew, cold in death, was found at the foot of the windmill tower. Life had then been extinct for some time and from this, it is thought that the accident took place late in the afternoon. An oil can on the ground beside the body told the story of the terrible mishap and revealed the cause of death. Mr. Andrew had evidently mounted the tower to oil the mill and missing his footing or becoming dizzy lost his hold and was dashed to his death. Two of the rounds of the tower were broken, probably by the body striking against them in its descent.

The deceased was one of the well-known residents of the Scotch settlement and news of his sudden death was received with sorrow in the vicinity where he was a respected and beloved resident. Mr. Andrew was fifty-four years of age and leaves a widow and four children to mourn his sudden taking. They are Matthew who resides on a farm half a mile south of the homestead, Mrs. David Andrew of Guilford and Thomas and Miss Louise Andrew at home.

Dr. Penniman of Argyle hastened to the home on learning of the accident and an examination by the physician showed that death had been instantaneous, the neck having been broken by the fall. ^[7]

1900 US Census

Caledonia, Illinois

• John Andrew Head 50 Illinois
• Barbara Andrew Wife 48 Scotland
• May Andrew Daughter 24 Illinois
• Matthew Andrew Son 21 Illinois
• Louis Andrew Daughter 15 Illinois
• Thomas J Andrew Son 12 Illinois
• Wm Bramer Hired man 22 Germany

Gravestone Transcription

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXHP-HQ6 : 13 December 2017), John Andrew in entry for John Andrew, 1860
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6W1-VFG : Thu Sep 14 21:24:56 UTC 2023), Entry for Mary Andrew and Margaret Andrew, 1870.
3. ↑ "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X22R-Z2T : 5 November 2017), John Andrew and Barbara Mcmillan, 1875; citing Boone, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,914,110.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1880", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXN3-6DH : Mon Sep 18 06:40:51 UTC 2023), Entry for John Andrew and Barbara Andrew, 1880.
5. ↑ United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSS7-HYD : accessed 20 August 2018), John Andrew, Caledonia Township Poplar Grove vill. (pt.), Boone, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 7, sheet 10A, family 191, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,237.
6. ↑ "Illinois Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:HPS1-Q5PZ : 5 February 2020), John Andrew, 1905.
7. ↑ Belvidere Republican-Northwestern, Friday, November 10, 1905

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #53387963: accessed 04 July 2018), memorial page for John Andrew (1850–10 Nov 1905), citing Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Amelia Crombie-Christy (contributor 46861625) .