Andrew Christy

Andrew Christy Lt. Col. War of 1812 (Spring Twp)

Died Aug 2, 1876 Aged 80 years.

Cause of Death: Dysentery

Evening Republican (Crawford Co PA) Aug 18, 1876 p.l. Col 4 - No Other info.

Veteran Record obtained Crawford County Dept. of Veterans Services. Courthouse Meadville PA. Terry L. McGee. Director.

Name: Christy, Andrew Fld Entry 1812AC2

Date of Birth: 9/12/1799

Date of Death: 8/2/1876

Veteran of: War of 1812

Served In: Army

Dates of Service: 7/28/1812 - 2/11/1814

Organization: 135 Regt. PA Inf.

Place of Interment: Conneautville Cemetery, Spring Twp.

Location of Grave: Sec B Lot 4 Grave 8

Headstone: Family Granite

Info provided by: Bovey & Hughes Date: 04/16/36 (not sure if 18 or 19 year)

Remarks: Corrections

Dept of Military Affairs: 263-8

Crawford County PA: 51-5 - 211-6

History Of Crawford County Vol II, Spring Township pages 640.

Hunting was often indulged in by the pioneers, and usually resulted successfully. Among the most successful deer slayers were Robert Foster, Andrew Christy, Thomas Fisher, and George G. Foster.

Debbie Christie-Rogers