Person:Andrew McHARGUE (1)

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Andrew McHARGUE
b.14 Apr 1835
 
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Name Andrew McHARGUE
Gender Male
Birth? 14 Apr 1835
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Occupation? Farmer
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  1. Andrew McHARGUE, farmer, Mansfield, was born April 14, 1835, in Laurel Co, Ky. and is the s/o James and Phebe McHargue.  In 1851, they settled in Jackson Twp, and have lived on the same place ever since.  Andrew enlisted in August 1862 in Co. C 71st Regiment 6th Calvary for 3 years.  He fought in the battles of Richmond, Thorn Hill and in the Atlanta campaign.  After the war, he has worked at the carpenter trade and farmed ever since.  He had 4 brothers in the war for the Union.  Mr. McHargue learned to read during the war and has read a great deal in papers and books.  He is a republican and an enterprising, honorable citizen.  Taken from: The 1880 History of Parke County, Indiana.  J. H.  Beadle.   Chicago: H. H. Hill