Obits: Andrew E. MARSHALL, 1828-1860: Butler, Butler County, PA
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Andrew E. Marshall, 1828-1860
Introduction
Andrew E. Marshall [1828-1860] was born in Wheeling, Virginia, the
son of Andrew Marshall [1800-abt. 1839] and Barbara McQuistion [abt.
1808-1837]. He was reared in Butler, Butler County, PA, by the
McQuistions after the death of his parents. His paternal grandparents
were John Marshall [1761-1806] and Catharina Truby Rohrer Marshall
[1764-1806]. His maternal grandparents were John McQuistion [1767-1841]
and Barbara Arter [abt. 1768-1837]. He married Sarah Ellen Daugherty/
Dougherty of Clearfield Township, Butler County; she died in March 1861.
Their five orphaned children were reared in Butler County by their
maternal Grandmother, Eunice Daugherty. Their names were Barbara,
Amelia, Sarah Ann, Andrew P., and Mary A. Marshall
As can be seen see from the death notices below, he was a veteran
of the Mexican War and a printer. He was one of the owners of the
Butler "Democratic Herald" and was employed at the time of his death
by the Pittsburgh "Morning Post". He was buried in St. Mary's Cemetery,
Penn Avenue and 45th Street, Pittsburgh.
Various Death Notices
From "The Daily Post" [Pittsburgh], Wednesday, 8 August 1860
[page 1, column 2]:
DEATH OF ANDREW E. MARSHALL
The painful duty devolves upon us this morning of announcing the
death of Andrew E. Marshall, who, for some time past, has been Foreman
of THE MORNING POST new office. He died on Tuesday at noon, of
consumption, at the early age of thirty-two years.
Mr. Marshall was born in Butler county in this State, where most
of his friends and relatives at present reside. At the time of
the commencement of the Mexican war, he was in this city, and, although
newly married, he at once volunteered in this service of his country,
and as a member of the Duquesne Greys, Company K, Pennsylvania Volunteers,
proceeded to Mexico. He took part in the bombardment of Vera Cruz,
the battle of Cerro Gordo, and the siege of Puebla. At the latter
place he was discharged with a physician's assistant, and proceeded
to the city of Mexico, where he worked at his trade, and was despatcher
for Col. Samuel W. Black. In Mexico he doubtless contracted the
seeds of that disease which has at an early age deprived him of
life. He returned to the city of Pittsburgh, but has never been
a healthy man since. His application for a pension, well earned
and most meritoriously deserved, was, through some informality,
unsuccessful, and he labored at his art for months, with sores upon
his limbs, which made it difficult for him to stand, to gain a livelihood
for a wife and family of small children. During the last session,
through the kindly exertions of General James K. Moorehead, our
Congressman, and General Simon Cameron, one of our Pennsylvania
Senators, Congress granted him a pension which he has not lived
to enjoy, as the first payment does not fall due until September.
It will, we presume, be paid to the wife of the young soldier.
Mr. Marshall was an adept at his art, and a man who was ever anxious
to do his duty to all. His fellow-soldiers in Mexico and his brethren
of the printing fraternity, as well as numerous friends in Western
Pennsylvania, will deeply regret to learn of his death. We add
to theirs, our heartfelt sympathy for his bereaved wife and fatherless
little children. The lives of both soldier and printer are not
lives of ease, and Mr. Marshall's life was not an exception. Peace
to the soul of the young printer-soldier. We believe that he died
a christian, and is free from the anxieties and cares of this world--a
new inhabitant of a better one.
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From "The Pittsburgh Gazette", Wednesday, 08 August 1860
PRINTER DEAD---Andrew G. [sic] Marshall, recently foreman of the
Post, died of consumption, yesterday, at his residence in this city.
Mr. Marshall served as volunteer in the Mexican war, and at the
time of his death was a member of the Scott Legion.
His funeral will take place this morning at 10 o'clock, and will
be attended by the Scott Legion and the Pittsburgh Typographical
Union. A meeting of the Union will be held this morning, at their
hall, corner of Fourth and Market St., at 8 o'clock.
Note: The "Gazette" displays a bold ad directly under its masthead:
For President: ABRAHAM LINCOLN of Illinois. For Vice President,
HANNIBAL HAMLIN of Maine. It was obviously Pittsburgh's Republican paper.
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From "The Daily Post" [Pittsburgh], Wednesday, 8 August 1860
[page 1, column 3 near the bottom]:
TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION--The Pittsburgh Typographical Union will meet
at Templar's Hall, corner Fourth and Market, at half past eight
this morning, to attend the funeral of Andrew E. Marshall, deceased.
Thursday, 09 August 1860 [page 1, column 2, near the bottom]:
SCOTT LEGION--The members of this corps are requested to meet on
Saturday evening, at seven o'clock, at the office of Simpson and
Rippey, Fourth street, to take action concerning the death of their
late fellow member, Andrew E. Marshall.
Note: The "Daily Post" displays a bold ad directly under its masthead:
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC TICKET. For President: Stephen A. Douglas,
of Illinois For Vice President, Herschel V. Johnson, of Georgia.
It was obviously Pittsburgh's Democratic paper.