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Andrew J. White

 

History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1186

Andrew J. White, engaged in the mercantile business in Princeton, Wis., in
the fall of 1855, where he continued until spring of 1856; then moved to
Omro, Wis., and began speculating; he engaged in mercantile business in
1858; continued two years, sold out his interest and engaged in lumbering,
farming, etc.; in 1862 he again opened trade in Omro and continued until
fall of 1865, and was elected County Sheriff, which he held one term; was
appointed Postmaster of State Senate one term, and afterward was engaged in
speculating, etc. He was born in McKean Co., Penn., April 26, 1826; was
married to Miss Melissa Chapin of same county in fall of 1846. They had
two children- Harried E. and Nellie M. Mrs. W. died July 14, 1855; was
again married at Dartford, Wis., October, 1855, to Cordelia P. Coates, who
was born in McKean Co., Penn. They have one child - Lulu B. Mr. W. was
first Marshal of Omro.

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