Spouse (May 14, 1875 Marriage):
Emma L Goben (1859 Famin, Texas – ____)

Their Children:
1. Mark Oran Andrews (April 1880 Paris, Lamar County, TX – ____)
2. Mary E Andrews (May 1882 Paris, Lamar County, TX – ____)
3. Vera A. Andrews Monroe (September 24, 1884 Paris, Lamar County, TX – February 12, 1963 Baylor Medical Center, Dallas, Texas)
4. Henry Leon Andrews (December 9, 1887 Paris, Lamar County, TX – June 12, 1952 Los Angeles, CA). Henry married Fairy D Arnett (September 1894 – ____) and they had two sons, Eugene "Gene" Andrews (5/29/1919 CA – 4/4/1998 Riverside, CA) and another.

5. Allan Andrews (March 1890 Paris, Lamar County, TX – ____)


Probate of his father, Varney Andrews', will:

The will of Varney Andrews, proved in Probate Court, June 19, 1879, named Edwin Jones Andrews and Alvin Rufus Andrews, executors “of my last will and testament." The will provided for the sale of lands of the estate and an equal division to all surviving sons and daughters, except William Andrews who was not mentioned, after specific bequests were paid.

County Judge S. D. Steedman, by formal action June 19, 1879, appointed J. B. Morgan, and A. M. Bryant to view and appraise the property belonging to the estate of Varney Andrews, deceased, and report their action to the court. (Ref: Sheet 4, Volume I, pages 543, 544 and 545, Probate Minutes, Grayson County, Texas.)

According to court records of Grayson County, the executors never made an accounting of their stewardship to the court. Efforts were made to bring the executors into court and have them make a report of their actions. Two court orders were issued to this end. A court order recorded in Book M, Probate Minutes, page 314, read as follows:

"Estate of Varney Andrews, December 13, 1882, E. J. & A. R.
Andrews, executors.

"It is ordered by the Court that E. J. & A. R. Andrews, Executors of the Estate of Varney Andrews, deceased, be cited to appear at the January Term, 1883 and file report showing the condition of the estate."

A similar entry, appeared in Book M, page 361, and read as follows: "Estate of Varney Andrews, Decd. 1—17—1883."

"It is ordered by the Court that E. J. & A. R. Andrews, Executors be cited to appear at the March term, 1883, of this Court and file a report showing the condition of the estate, and show cause why inventory has not been filed.

Neither the record books, nor the Docket file which contained the original will of Varney Andrews, nor any records of Court action contained further mention of any action taken by the court, and there was no indication that the Executors ever filed answer to these court orders, or ever filed an inventory report, or made any other accounting of the estate.

JAMES RAY ANDREWS:

These circumstances may explain an apparent coolness which appeared to exist between the family of E.J. Andrews and the families of the brothers and sisters, all of whom except the
Dr. R. C. Andrews family lived in Sherman or Grayson county when I was a boy. I lived with my family in Sherman from 1900 to 1910, as a young teen age boy. I never saw my grand aunts Mary King and Nancy Arterberry both of whom lived in Grayson County with their families until their deaths. I remember seeing my grand uncle Mark Henry Andrews on the streets of Sherman, a town of about 5,000 people, one time, and never anywhere else. I never saw his wife or any other member of his family until about 1915 when his son Henry Leon Andrews (who died in Los Angeles in 1952) came to Amarillo, Texas, where I was then living.

Texas CSA Pension Applications

New Applicant
Spouse County CSA Unit

Andrews, Emma L.
Mark Henry Andrews Grayson Co., Texas Co. D 16th Texas Cavalry, Dismounted

Other Info: Widow's Pension # 35796, filed April 22, Approved April 22, 1919; Pension allowed from May 1, 1919. - m. M. H.Andrews on the 14th day of May, 1875 in the county of Grayston, in the State of Texas - Age at time of application 60 - born in Fannin County, Texas - Resided in Texas "All of my life" - Lived in Grayson about 50 years - full name of husband: Mark Henry Andrws - date of his death: April 2, 1919 - Husband's military record: "See No. 34,144" - Letter dated April 18th 1919 To: Hon. H. B. Terrell, Comptroller Ac.; Austin, Texas: Dear Sir: Your letter of 14th inst. with enclosures received and I herewith return duly executed including Mrs. Andrews application for pension, which I believe will qualify her as pensioner. Her husband was for many years a prominent business man of our city, but late, too late to recuperate, sustained reverse that left him penniless, hence became a pensioner. The homesstead shown in application of Mrs. A. was inherited by her a few years ago from her father, and not much as a divident earner, giving her shelter and a meager income from renting as spare room or two. Should you desire further information Mr. J. W. Stewart of your department can doubtless furnish it or prompt you where to get it, but if necessary, you may call on me for it. Yours truly, A P. Fincey. - - (See Mark Henry Andrews - Veteran)


New Applicant
Spouse County CSA Unit
Andrews, Mark Henry (M. H.)
Emma L. Andrews Grayson Co. Texas Co. D 16th Texas Cavalry, Dismounted

Other Info: Pension #34144 dated May 3, 1917 - Enlisted at Grayson County, Texas the later part of 1852 and served until the war closed - age at time of application 71 - born in Jackson County, Tenn - lived in Texas since 1859 - resides in Grayson County, Texas since 1859 - retired merchant.- From War Department, The Adjutant General's Office: May 9, 1917: M. H. Andrews, pvt. Co. D. 16th Reg. Texas Cav. (Dismounted) C.S.A. in May 26 '63, and on roll for Jan and Feb '64, last on file is reported present. No record of his capture or parole. - Mark Henry Andrews did not enjoy any benefit from his pension: To: The State of Texas, County of Grayson: I, Steward Scott, on oath state that I was well acquainted with M. H. Andrews in his lifetime. He is now dead, died April 2, 1919, and was buried the next day. I officiated at his funeral, as undertaker. Signed Stuart M. Scott. From Statement from Haynes & Scott, Dr. Undertakers dated April 8, 1919 to Mrs. M. H. Andrews: April 3: Casket $75.00; Suit $15.00; Shaving $5.00; Hearse $15.00; Gloves $1.50; 2 autos (7 passenger) at $!7.50 ea; Living Grave $1.50; Digging -0-; Total $134.00 - account paid April 8, 1919. MORTUARY WARRANT of $30.00 paid to Mrs. Emma L. Andrews; 410 North East Street; Sherman, Grayson County, Texas on 17 April 1919. Burial was at West Hill Cemetery; Sherman, Grayson County, Texas, died of "organic disease of heart" - - (See Emma L. Andrews - Widow)

M H Andrews
in the 1900 United States Federal Census

Name: M H Andrews
Age: 55
Birth Date: Apr 1845
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1900: Sherman Ward 2, Grayson, Texas
Ward of City: 2d
Street: West Houston St
House Number: 100
Sheet Number: 2
Number of Dwelling in Order of Visitation: 34
Family Number: 38
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Emma L Andrews
Marriage Year: 1875
Father's Birthplace: Tennessee
Mother's Birthplace: Tennessee
Occupation: Merchant
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: O
Home Free or Mortgaged: F
Farm or House: H
Household Members:
Name Age
M H Andrews 55 Merchant
Emma L Andrews 41
Mask Oran Andrews 20 Shoe Salesman
Maggy S Andrews 18 daughter-in-law (birth 1882)
Mary E Andrews 18
Vera A Andrews 13
Henry Leon Andrews 13
Allan Andrews 10 (birth 1890)


Mark H Andrens
in the 1910 United States Federal Census

Name: Mark H Andrens
[Mark H Andrews]
[Mark H Anderes]
Age in 1910: 65
Birth Year: abt 1845
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1910: Sherman Ward 2, Grayson, Texas
Street: Pecan St
House Number: 125
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Emma L Andrens
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: United States
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Farmer
Industry: Gen Farm
Employer, Employee or Other: Employer
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 36
Out of Work: N
Number of weeks out of work: 0
Household Members:
Name Age
Mark H Andrens 65
Emma L Andrens 51 (father's birthplace, Missouri)
Alawic C Andrens 20

Mark Henry Andrews
in the Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958

Name: Mark Henry Andrews
Application Date: 17 Apr 1919
Application Place: Grayson
Spouse: Mrs E L Andrews
Marriage Date: 14 May 1875
Marriage Place: Grayson, Texas
Death Date: 2 Apr 1919
Death Place: Grayson, Texas
Pension File Number: 35795
Application Type: Widow