Charles A. Andrew (1857 – May 6, 1932) was a politician from Maryland. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1904 to 1906 and the Maryland Senate from 1910 to 1912.
Charles A. Andrew | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office 1910–1912 | |
| Preceded by | William Benjamin Baker |
| Succeeded by | James J. Archer |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates | |
| In office 1904–1906 | |
| Constituency | Harford County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1857 Darlington, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 1932 (aged 74–75) Berkley, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Darlington Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Julia Ann Jackson (m. 1883) |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Politician |
Early life
editCharles A. Andrew was born in 1857 in Darlington, Maryland, to Mary E. (née Keene) and John W. Andrew. His father was a blacksmith and farmer. Andrew was educated at Darlington Academy.[1]
Career
editAround 1881, Andrew started a canning business and worked there for six years. He sold his business to his brother Joseph and moved to Berkley. In 1887, he started a canning factory and farmed in Berkley. In 1893, he purchased the Emlow brothers' warehouse in Berkley. He also owned a warehouse in Conowingo and worked in the hay, grain and feed business.[1] He was president of the Berkley Building and Loan Association for four years.[1]
Andrew was a Democrat. In 1891, he was a candidate for sheriff. In 1897, he was candidate for county clerk.[1] Andrew served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1904 to 1906.[2] He served in the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, from 1910 to 1912.[3]
In October 1917, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker appointed Andrew to a committee on awards to value the land the War Department purchased for the construction of Aberdeen Proving Ground. Andrew also worked as a coal and lumber dealer.[4]
Personal life
editIn 1883, Andrew married Julia Ann Jackson of Baltimore County.[1][5][6] They had two daughters, Estelle K. and Mary.[1][7] He was a member of the Methodist Church.[1]
Andrew died on May 6, 1932, at his home in Berkley. He was buried at Darlington Cemetery.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 238, 278–281. Retrieved October 16, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Harford County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. April 30, 1999. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "Historical List, Senate, Harford County (1838-1966)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. September 30, 1999. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "To Value Testing Site". The Baltimore Sun. October 30, 1917. p. 2. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Deaths". The Baltimore Sun. May 8, 1932. p. 30. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Mrs. Julia Ann Andrew". The Baltimore Sun. March 19, 1940. p. 8. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Former Senator Andrew To Be Buried Tomorrow". The Baltimore Sun. May 9, 1932. p. 5. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "State News of the Day as Told by Reporters". The Salisbury Times. May 8, 1932. p. 3. Retrieved November 29, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
