Andrew Cohee
 

ANDREW COHEE. Mr. Cohee was born in Butler County, Ohio, March 14, 1823. He was married to Amelia Irwin, March 2, 1847. She was born in Ohio, November 27, 1827. Came to Boone County in 1851, and settled in Washington Township, where he now resides. The following are his children's names: Sarah E., David D., Rebecca J., Hezekiah M, John A., and Mary L. Three died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Cohee both belong to the M. E. Church at Bethel. At an early day before there was a house to worship in, his house and barn were used as places for the meetings. Mr. Cohee was a Republican until the National party was organized, when he became identified with that party. Mr. Cohee's ancestors were from the state of Delaware; came from that state to Ohio, and from Ohio to Indiana. He has always been a farmer, and owns a fine farm in Washington Township, four miles northwest of Lebanon.

Submitted by: Jane A. Heine
Source: "Early Life and Times in Boone County, Indiana," Harden & Spahr, Lebanon, Ind., May, 1887.