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Beacon
Feb. 25/1897
The Dead of 1897
Details on the life and death of Mr. M. J. C. Andrews, of Minister's Island.
By the death of Mr. M. J. C. Andrews, of Minister's Island, another link which bound us to the past has been severed. Mr. Andrews was a native of St. Andrews, having been born here 85 years ago. His father, the late E. Shelton Andrews, was for many years the respected Sheriff of this County. His grandfather, Rev. Samuel Andrews, was the first rector of the parish of St. Andrews, having come here with the Loyalists from Connecticut. The reverend gentleman obtained possession of Minister's Island from the grantee of the crown in 1788 and since then it has been in the control of the Andrews family for the greater part of the time. The late Marshall Andrews was a splendid specimen of physical manhood, and in his early life had a local renown for his athletic prowess. Of late years he has been suffering from heart trouble, which for many weeks prior to his death prevented him from sleeping upon his bed. On Monday afternoon, he drove into town to have a chat with the editor of the Beacon. Though complaining of his heart, his voice was strong and his memory appeared to be as sound as ever it was. On Tuesday, while walking in his farmyard he was seized with a spasm in his heart, and was only able to drag himself into his barn, where he laid for some time before he was discovered. The excitement thus caused aggravated the trouble from which he was suffering, and he never recovered from it, passing away peacefully just before midnight on Wednesday. He remained rational until the last moment, one of his latest requests being that a contribution be sent for him to the Indian famine fund. The deceased was twice married and leaves a widow and ten children surviving him. His sons now living are Capt. Fred Andrews, who some years ago retired from the sea on account of failing eyesight, and who is now ill in Boston; Capt. Marshall Andrews, now in command of the ship Robert S. Besnard; Edward L. Andrews, who is part owner and occupier of Minister's Island, and Sheldon Andrews who resides in the province of Manitoba. His six daughters are Mrs. J. L. Lockie, of Toronto, Mrs. Henry Maxwell, of St. Stephen, Mrs. James Mowatt, of St. Croix parish, Mrs. Dr. Clark, of Kingston, Mrs. F. A. Stevenson, of St. Andrews, and Mrs. Fred Mowatt, of Boston. The late Mr. Andrews was a warden of All Saints Church for many years and was deservedly esteemed for his manliness and integrity of character. His death, though not unexpected, was a sad blow to his family and friends. The funeral of the deceased took place from All Saints Church on Sunday afternoon last, the Rev. Canon Ketchum conducted an impressive ceremony in the church, Rev. E. W. Simmonson taking the services at the grave. The cortege was a very long one.