Introduction
ULYSSES GRANT “ULIE” ANDREWS was born July 15, 1870 to Edward S. Andrews and his wife, the former Anna Maria Reeves. Edward Andrews was born in New Jersey around 1833. He was living in Camden’s North Ward with his wife Anna and working as a tobacconist when the 1860 Census was enumerated. When the 1870 Census was taken, Edward Andrews, his wife Anne, and children Abner, Thaddeus, and Sallie lived in Camden’s Middle Ward where Edward Andrews worked as a cigar maker. Boarding with the Andrews was John Wesley Yates. Sadly, brother Abner died on December 4, 1871; and mother Anna Andrews died on August 23, 1873.
Edward Andrews was appointed to the Camden Fire Department to serve as an extra man with the Hook and Ladder Company in May of 1873, taking the place of Edward T. James. He was removed from service on May 7, 1874 with eight other extra men. Edward Andrews was replaced by Frank Turner. Edward Andrews was a tobacconist and lived at 109 South 5th Street while he was a member of the Camden Fire Department.
The 1880 Census reveals that Edward Andrews was then a widower. He was still living at 109 South 5th Street and working as a cigar maker. His three youngest children were still living with him. Edward Andrews continued to work as a cigar maker into 1888. He was still living at 109 South 5th Street when the 1890–1891 City Directory was compiled. He then worked as a watchman. Edward S. Andrews died on January 15, 1890 and was buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Camden.
The June 8, 1900 Census shows Ulie Andrews and family staying at 572 Clinton Street. Ulysses “Ulie” Andrews was then working as a hatter, and was still following that trade in 1906. The family was then still living at 549 Roberts Street. By 1910 Ulysses Andrews had been appointed to the Camden Police Department.
The 1910 Census shows the Andrews family at 648 Clinton Street. The 1912 City Directory shows the family at 584 Clinton Street. By 1914 they had moved to 405 South 7th Street, where they stayed through the 1960s. By September of 1918 son Harry D. Andrews had gone to work at the New York Shipbuilding Corporation shipyard, first as a tank tester and later as a caulker. By 1924 Harry D. Andrews had married. He was living with his wife Lorena at his parents home on South 7th Street and working as an auto mechanic when the 1924 City Directory was compiled.
By 1927 Harry D. Andrews was appointed to the Camden Fire Department. The City Directory for that year shows him living at 727 Penn Street. The 1929 edition shows Harry D. and Lorena Andrews living at 401 South 7th Street, near Ulie and Lillian Andrews who still lived at 405 South 7th Street. By April of 1930 Harry D. and Lorena Andrews had moved to 423 Broadway, where they stayed into at least 1931. They moved to 145 North 34th Street in the 1930s, and then, by 1940, Harry D. and Lorena Andrews had moved to 405 South 7th Street, where they stayed into the 1960s.
Ulie Andrews passed away in March of 1955.
New Jersey — Jottings From the State Across the Delaware
Philadelphia Inquirer —
NEW JERSEY.
Jottings From the State Across the Delaware.
Lizzie Furman was committed to the county jail by Mayor Bradshaw, in default of $100 bail, for trial, charged with stealing a watch, the property of Edward S. Andrews, of No. 105 South Fifth street, Camden.
James Gleason, residing at West street and Bridge avenue, a boss driller in the Pennsylvania Railroad Company’s yard, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon by being thrown from a car, caused by the snapping of a brake chain. His head was badly cut. He was taken home and medical aid summoned.
The Gloucester county Republicans have made the following nominations: State Senator—Stacy Pancoast. Assembly—Job S. Haines. For sheriff Daniel J. Packer is supposed to have received the majority.
The commissioners appointed to assess damages by City Council for the opening of Washington street, east of the West Jersey Railroad, met at the City Hall yesterday and decided to recommend the payment of $2500 to Messrs. Roberts & Cohn, through whose property the street will be cut.
Jacob Nelviss, of Paulsboro, was held in $500 bail last evening by Mayor Moss for trial at court charged with cutting William Pull.
David Payton, colored, was held in $100 bail yesterday by Justice Price charged with assaulting the six-year-old son of Caroline Francis.
Business in the Camden District Court was very brisk yesterday, the principal business being landlord and tenant cases. The following warrants of removal were ordered: Hotchkiss vs. Ellis, Dismant vs. Miller, Pancost vs. Porter, Read vs. Shankland, Numbers vs. Simmons, Numbers vs. Hill, Maires vs. Mellow. The case of Shuck vs. Scott was adjourned until September 29. In debt cases judgment for the plaintiff was awarded as follows: Thurler et al. & Co. vs. Cox, $21; Hollinshead vs. Johnson, $25; Rogers vs. Belding, $69.50. The cases of Johnson & Holt vs. Johnson and O’Neil vs. Pine & Callingham were adjourned until the 27th instant; that of Wright vs. Gilmore until September 26. A non-suit was entered in Shull, Wireback & Co. vs. Orcutt, and the case of Lochead vs. the Prudential Insurance Company of America was held under advisement.
Forest fires are still raging in Atlantic county.
Fifty hands have been temporarily laid off at Starr’s Iron Works.
George Rose and Truman B. Woods, arrested on Sunday for disturbing the peace at Front and Birch streets by holding religious meetings, were arraigned before the mayor yesterday and afterwards released.
A fire at Burlington yesterday destroyed Pfeiffer’s stocking factory. Loss, $20,000; covered by insurance.
Died — Andrews
Philadelphia Inquirer —
DIED
ANDREWS. — On the 15th instant, Edward S. Andrews, aged 57 years. The relatives and friends of the family, also Camden Council, No. 7, O. U. A. M.; Kearney Conclave, No. 1, H. of S. W. M.; Star of Bethlehem Lodge, No. 12, A. P. A.; Enterprise Lodge, No. 3, I. O. M., and the above Orders in general are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, this (Sunday) afternoon, at 1 o’clock, from his late residence, No. 109 South Fifth street, Camden, N. J. To proceed to Evergreen Cemetery.
Ulie G. Andrews Dies; Retired Policeman
Camden Courier-Post —
Ulie G. Andrews, 82, of 405 S. 7th st., died Sunday in Cooper Hospital. He was a Camden patrolman for 23 years before retirement 20 years ago, and a member of Aerie 65, FOE.
Surviving are his widow, Lillian, and a son, Harry D., of Camden.
Services will be held Thursday at 11 a. m. in the B. C. Schroeder & Sons Funeral Home at 715 Cooper st., where friends may call Wednesday night. Burial will be in Harleigh Cemetery.