Andrew Warner St. John (1840-1907) was a private in the 5th Minnesota Volunteers and was present at the siege of Vicksburg. In 1867, he moved to Jasper County, Mo., where he was a fruit farmer. He became active in the labor movements, helping to organize the Industrial Brotherhood of the United States in Missouri and serving as a member of the Greenback Party. He frequently contributed editorials to the local labor newspapers, and after buying an interest in a publication, served as editor for fourteen years. After selling his interest in 1896, St. John moved to Mena, Ark., where he edited a pro-silver paper.
From the description of Andrew Warner St. John papers, 1862-1907 [manuscript]. (East Carolina University). WorldCat record id: 657386513
