Hero, Andrew J., b. 1839.

Andrew J. Hero, Jr. was a captain in the Washington Artillery of the Confederate Army. Organized in 1838, this unit fought in the Mexican War as Persifal Smith's Regiment. It was reorganized in 1852 as the Washington Artillery and was among the most famous of the Confederate volunteer artillery units, being composed of prominent men of New Orleans. Hero served chiefly in Virginia (Feb. 1861-Apr. 1865). He was a republican candidate for membership in the U.S. House of Representatives and acted as Louisiana state representative at several National Republican Conventions. He owned land in Louisiana and Texas and was an agent for the purchase of land in Texas for other people. He was appointed commissioner of deeds in the states of Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Vermont, Florida, Mississippi, Texas, and Ohio. Andrew and his brother (?) George A. Hero were notaries public in New Orleans, Louisiana, after the Civil War.

From the description of Andrew Jr. and George Hero papers, 1829-1905 (bulk 1840-1890). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 122559635