Andrew J Wessels was born about 1831 in New York
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1 He was the son of
Issac Wessels and
Phebe.
2 On 2 August 1850 Andrew J Wessels was enumerated in the household of
Issac Wessels on the 1850 U. S. census for Town of Sharon, Schoharie County, New York
G, as Andrew J Wessels, 18 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer. Attended school within the year. Also enumerated in the household were
Phebe,
Mary E Wessels,
Cor Jane Wessels,
Lucinda Wessels,
Nancy H Wessels,
Desdemona Wessels,
Hannah H Wessels, and
Delos Wessels.
2 Andrew J Wessels married
Phebe M Rector, daughter of
Mathew P Rector and
Elizabeth Carney, say 1853.
1 Andrew J Wessels was enumerated on 6 July 1860 as head of household on the 1860 U. S. census for Tama County, Iowa
G, as A J Wessel, 28 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $800, value of personal property $200. Also enumerated in the household were
Phebe M Rector.
3 Andrew J Wessels was enumerated on 9 September 1870 as head of household on the 1870 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, Iowa
G, as Andrew J Wessels, 38 years old, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer, value of real property $3000, value of personal property $1500. Enumerated as 21 Year or older male citizen. Also enumerated in the household were
Phebe M Rector,
Cornelius M Wessels,
Helen Mary Wessels,
Dessie M Wessels, and
William Wilson.
4 Andrew J Wessels was enumerated on 1 June 1880 as head of household on the 1880 U. S. census for Salt Creek Township, Tama County, Iowa
G, as A J Wessel, 48 years old, Married, birthplace of New York, occupation of Farmer. Father born in New York. Mother born in New York. Also enumerated in the household were
Phebe M Rector,
Helen Mary Wessels,
Dessie M Wessels, and
Issac Ames Wessels.
1 Andrew J Wessels died on 26 March 1896.
5 Andrew J Wessels was buried in Rector Cemetery, Chelsea, Tama County, Iowa
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