Andrew J. Lowry
Andrew J. Lowry, farmer; P.O. Lewis Center; is the fourth son of a family of seven children, born of Andrew and Mary Lowry, who were natives of the Emerald Isle, and emigrated to this country and located in Virginia, where Andrew J. was born Jan. 14, 1822, near Richmond, and at the age of 5 came to this county, in company with his parents; they located on what was called Sackett's farm, remaining there a short time; they finally settled on the place now owned by Andrew, remaining there until his father's death, Oct. 4, 1838, at which time Andrew was thrown upon his own resources. At the age of 22, he united in wedlock with Elizabeth Cunningham Feb. 20, 1844; she was born in Delaware Co., and is a daughter of B. and Mary (Eaton) Cunningham; they had six children -- Robert E., Julia E., Phoebe, Mary E., Philo J. and Joseph C. (the latter deceased). After his marriage, Mr. Lowry bought the remaining heirs' interest of the estate, and moved on the same, where he still lives. He has been a residence of the county for fifty years; has 104 acres of land, beautifully situated. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry's children are married and doing for themselves.
From History of Delaware County, Ohio, O.L. Baskin & Co., Historical Publishers, Chicago, IL, 1888