Andrew Trask

Andrew Trask was born in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1813. "When thirteen years of age he experienced a desire to go to sea, and accordingly obtained a position on the Trident, of New Bedford, and was on the ocean three years, being most of that time on the Pacific.

He was married in 1845, to Miss Ellen Weld, who died in eighteen months after their marriage. He was again married in 1848, to Miss Lueinda Ramsey. The names of his children are as follows: Edward, Harriet, Lucina, and George. His second wife died in 1862. Mr. Trask came to Mercer county in 1850, and located on section 16, Suez townsjiip. where he still resides.

 

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