Charles A. Andrew

Around 1881, Andrew started a canning business and worked there for six years. He sold his business to his brother Joseph and moved to Berkley. In 1887, he started a canning factory and farmed in Berkley. In 1893, he purchased the Emlow brothers' warehouse in Berkley. He also owned a warehouse in Conowingo and worked in the hay, grain and feed business.^[1] He was president of the Berkley Building and Loan Association for four years.^[1]

Andrew was a Democrat. In 1891, he was a candidate for sheriff. In 1897, he was candidate for county clerk.^[1] Andrew served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1904 to 1906.^[2] He served in the Maryland Senate, representing Harford County, from 1910 to 1912.^[3]

In October 1917, Secretary of War Newton D. Baker appointed Andrew to a committee on awards to value the land the War Department purchased for the construction of Aberdeen Proving Ground. Andrew also worked as a coal and lumber dealer.^[4]

In 1883, Andrew married Julia Ann Jackson of Baltimore County.^[1][5][6] They had two daughters, Estelle K. and Mary.^[1][7] He was a member of the Methodist Church.^[1]

Andrew died on May 6, 1932, at his home in Berkley. He was buried at Darlington Cemetery.^[7][8]