Biographical Sketch of Andrew J. Farmer, Wright County, Missouri

>From "History of Laclede, Camden, Dallas, Webster, Wright, Texas, 
Pulaski, Phelps and Dent Counties, Missouri" The Goodspeed Publishing
Company, 1889.
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Andrew J. Farmer, postmaster of Hartville, Wright Co., Mo., is a native
of Anderson County, Tenn., born October 3, 1863, his parents being 
Henry and Erie (Davidson) Farmer.  Henry Farmer was born in Tennessee
July 17, 1818, and was a merchant by occupation.  He was married in his
native state, and became the father of five living children: James H.,
Arthur F., Alexander B., Robert G. and Andrew J.  One child, Moses,
died when quite young.  Erie (Davidson) Farmer was born in Tennessee,
September 12, 1831, and came to Wright County, Mo., in 1874.  Here they
still remain, and are at present residents of Hartville.  They own a
house and lot, and are much respected citizens.  Their son Andrew J.,
was reared in Wright County, and there also received his education.
December 26, 1881, he became deputy postmaster at Hartville, and served
four years, when under Grover Cleveland's administration he became the
postmaster.  His brother, Robert Farmer, has acted as his deputy for 
more than two years.  He was born September 18, 1860.  Andrew Farmer
is one of the industrious and sober young men of whom Wright County
may justly be proud, and that he has made an efficient and trustworthy
postmaster is recognized by all.  He is a Democrat in his political
views, and is a promising young man.

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