Hillbillies & Vikings

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Andrew McGurk

Andrew McGurk

Male 1833 - 1907  (73 years)


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  • Name Andrew McGurk 
    Birth 8 Oct 1833  Dunfermline, County Fife, Scotland, UK Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Military-Begin 9 May 1864  Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    at Camp Chase 
    Military-End 2 Sep 1864  Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Address:
    at Camp Chase 
    Death 16 May 1907  Summerfield, Noble, Ohio, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I6482  Hillbillies & Vikings
    Last Modified 27 Oct 2022 

    Family Margaret Ann Oliver,   b. 1840   d. 1925 (Age 85 years) 
    Marriage 7 Dec 1866 
    Children 
    +1. Mary Emily McGurk,   b. 25 Dec 1868   d. 31 Jan 1928 (Age 59 years)
    Family ID F1950  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 27 Oct 2022 

  • Photos
    Andrew McGurk Mug (1833-1907)
    Andrew McGurk Mug (1833-1907)
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    Documents
    Andrew McGurk Pension Card
    Andrew McGurk Pension Card
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    Andrew McGurk Pension Index
    Andrew McGurk Pension Index
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    Headstones
    Andrew McGurk Tombstone (1833-1907)
    Andrew McGurk Tombstone (1833-1907)
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  • Notes 
    • From Find-A-Grave: "Andrew McGurk was born October 8, 1833 in Dunfermline, County Fife, Scotland, the son and oldest known child of James and Emily (BROWN) McGurk. Andrew, his mother Emily and sister Jane emigrated to the United States in Fall 1860. Upon arrival in the States, they settled in Pleasant City, Ohio.

      During the Civil War, Andrew McGurk was mustered into a federalized National Guard Unit, Company "C" of the 161st Ohio Regiment. His appearance was described as 5 feet 6 3/4 inches tall, light complexion, blue eyes, and sandy hair.

      Andrew was married on December 7, 1866 Summerfield, Ohio to Margaret Ann Oliver. They had seven children.

      Andrew was engaged in his trade of weaving after coming to the U.S., and was a master weaver. He wove jacquard coverlets, and later carpets."

  • Reference  Your Name Here. "Andrew McGurk". Hillbillies & Vikings. https://jonandjohn.org/getperson.php?personID=I6482&tree=tree1 (accessed March 14, 2025).


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