[p. 716] prothonotary of Lawrence County, to which important office he was elected in November, 1905, is one of the most popular public officials in this section of the State. He was born June 21, 1870, in Crawford County, Pennsylvania, and is a son of John A. and Charlotte H. (Palmer) Andrews. The parents reared five children. The father lives retired at No. 132 North Ray Street, New Castle.
Charles H. Andrews was educated in the public schools. Upon leaving school he became employed in a wire nail factory for seven years. He then engaged in mercantile pursuits and so continued thirteen years, until elected to his present office. He has taken an active interest in public affairs and is a stanch supporter of the principles of the Republican party. His fraternal connections include membership in the Knights of Pythias, the Odd Fellows, the Sons of Veterans and the Woodmen.
Mr. Andrews married, October 15, 1895, Jennie E. Sweet, who is a daughter of William L. Sweet, and they have one child, Charlotte K. The pleasant family home is situated on Court Street, New Castle.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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