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Andrew J. Welch

Birth	:	22 Apr 1817 Jackson County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 1911 Jay, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Tobias Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.4021988, -97.3317032
Plot	:	Row 08, Grave 23.
Description	:	Clarke County Historical and Biographical Record, by Lewis Publishing, 1886. p. 131 ANDREW WELCH, the first settler in the southeastern part of Liberty Township, located in a log cabin near the site of his present residence, on section 11, in April, 1852. He was born in Jackson County, West Virginia, April 22, 1817, a son of Andrew and Hannah (Horner) Welch. His father was a native of Ireland, and came to the United States when sixteen years of age. His mother was a native of Virginia. They made their home in Jackson County, living to an advanced age, the father being... Read More	Clarke County Historical and Biographical Record, by Lewis Publishing, 1886. p. 131 ANDREW WELCH, the first settler in the southeastern part of Liberty Township, located in a log cabin near the site of his present residence, on section 11, in April, 1852. He was born in Jackson County, West Virginia, April 22, 1817, a son of Andrew and Hannah (Horner) Welch. His father was a native of Ireland, and came to the United States when sixteen years of age. His mother was a native of Virginia. They made their home in Jackson County, living to an advanced age, the father being nearly 100 years of age at the time of his death. Their family consisted of but two children, our subject and a daughter, Mary, who married a Mr. McGuire and moved to Kentucky. In September, 1850, Mr. Welch left his native State for Iowa, and spent the following winter in Wapello County. In the spring of 1851, he moved to Lucas County, and a year later to his present home in Clarke County. He was a poor man when he came to Iowa, his possessions consisting of a few household goods, a horse and wagon, and $5.00 in money. He pre-empted a homestead of 160 acres, and to this has added until he now owns 400 acres, nearly all under cultivation. Mr. Welch was married December 27, 1841, to Nancy Truman, a native of Gilmer County, West Virginia, born February 16, 1825, a daughter of John and Polly (Brown) Truman. They have had eight children, but seven are living--James; Diana, wife of Ira Billings, of Lucas County; John; Mary, wife of William Heron, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska; William; Charles Newton and Andrew M. Their sixth child, Burnet, died aged two years and three months. PIONEERS This article was in The Osceola Sentinel Centennial Edition, Thursday, August 1, 1951. In early 1906 an effort was made to compile a complete list of pioneer residents of Clarke County, still living here then, who had 50 or more years of residence in the county. The list grew to 80 names and was said to be practically complete. NAME RESIDENCE FROM YEAR Welch, Andrew Sr. Liberty twp. IN 1851 Wells, J.B. Osceola OH 1854 Williams, Ed. Knox twp. IN 1855 Williamson, Rich.Sr. Liberty twp. VA 1852 Williamson, Thos. Liberty twp. VA 1852 Williamson, Rich. Jr. Liberty twp. b. here 1854 Woodard, Ed Osceola OH 1854 The Osceola Sentinel, Osceola, Iowa March 2, 1911, Page 2 Obituary Andrew J, Welch was born in Jackson county, Virginia, April 22, 1817, and departed this life February 19, 1911, at the age of 93 years, 9 months and 28 days at his home in Clarke county, Iowa. He came to Iowa in the year 1852 and located in Clarke county. He was united in marriage to Nancy Truman December 27, 1841; to this union were born eight children, six boys and two girls. His wife and three children have preceded him to the better world, Burnett dying in infancy, Mollie in 1894, and Diana in 1909. Those left to mourn their loss are James and William Welch of Chariton; John Welch of Wieppe, Idaho; and C. N. and A. M. of Woodburn, several grandchildren and a host of friends. Grandpa Welch, as he was commonly called by everyone, was converted when a young man and when the church of Christ in Christian Union was organized at Bethel years ago he united with the church and has ever been a faithful member. His home was always open to all and it was a preachers' home. He filled every office in the church and was always ready to do his part or even more; he was of a lovable disposition with a kind, and encouraging word for every one; he often said he was ready to go when the Master called and several times during his last sickness he shouted the praise of God whom he had served for so long. Thus passed away one of God's noble servants. Funeral services were held at Bethel Chapel on Monday, February 20th, at 11:00 a. m., conducted by Rev. A. F. Dowell, Rev. Meeker of Jamison being present and assisting in the service. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery beside the companion who died several years ago. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of the community. The relatives desire to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly and willingly assisted in caring for their aged father during his sickness and death.

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Andrew J. Welch's memorial is located at: Tobias Cemetery, Tobias, Saline County, USA.
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Andrew J. Welch death on 19 Feb 1911 in Jay, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 40.4021988
Longitude: -97.3317032

Family Members:

Spouse

Nancy Truman Welch

(1825 - 1903)

Children

James Welch

(1843 - 1915)

Diannah J. Welch Billings

(1849 - 1909)

John Henry Welch

(1851 - 1932)

Mary C. “Molly” Welch Halloway

(1855 - 1894)

(1857 - 1951)

(1860 - 1862)

(1863 - 1930)

(1866 - 1938)

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Coordinate: 40.4021988, -97.3317032

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