BIO: Andrew J. KLARE, Clearfield County, PA
 
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From Twentieth Century History of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania,
and Representative Citizens, by Roland D. Swoope, Jr.,
Chicago: Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, 1911, page 871.
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  ANDREW J. KLARE, who is now living retired, at Wallacetown, Pa., of which he 
has been a worthy resident for forty years, is a highly respected citizen and is 
a veteran of the great Civil war.  He was born in France, April 25, 1831, and is 
a son of Joseph and Catherine (Fruhhauff) Klare.  The parents never came to the 
United States and of their children, Andrew J. is the only survivor.
  Andrew J. Klare was twenty-two years of age when he came to America, having 
previously obtained a good education in his native land.  He learned the 
shoemaking trade and for a number of years conducted a shoe store at Wallaceton.  
In 1861 he enlisted for service in the Civil war, entering Co. K, 110th Pa. Vol. 
Inf., and served with bravery and courage that won approbation, until his 
honorable discharge in 1865.  He then returned to Wallaceton, resumed business, 
bought a home and has lived here ever since, having made many friends.  He is a 
Democrat in politics and has been elected, in the course of years, to every 
township office except that of assessor, serving acceptably in all.
  In 1856 Mr. Klare was married to Miss Susan Gilman, a daughter of John and 
Catherine (Kramer) Gilman, of Clearfield county.  Mrs. Klare had one brother, 
Albert.  To Mr. and Mrs. Klare nine children were born, namely:  Josephine, 
Alfred, Franklin, Emma, William, George, Martin, May and Edna, all of whom 
survive except Franklin.  Mrs. Klare and children attend the Methodist Episcopal 
church.  Mr. Klare was reared in the Catholic faith.