Andrews, Garnett, 1798-1873

Garnett Andrews (1798-1873) was born in Wilkes County, Georgia, on October 30, 1798, and died in Washington, Georgia, on August 14, 1873. He married Annulet Ball on April 10, 1828, and they had eight children. Andrews was educated at Washington Academy and admitted to the bar in the early 1820s. He practiced law for fifty years and served two terms as a state representative (1836-1855 and 1868-1873). He also served as judge of the northern circuit of Georgia. Andrews authored several articles for the Southern Cultivator and several speeches on agricultural subjects.

From the description of Garnett Andrews letters, 1852-1869. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477635