Andrews, Samuel

  • DICTIONARY OF CANADIAN BIOGRAPHY ARTICLE: John L. Williamson, “ANDREWS, SAMUEL,” in Dictionary of Canadian Biography, vol. 5, University of Toronto/Université Laval, 2003–. https://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/andrews_samuel_5E.html
  • DCB profile notes:
    • Church of England clergyman; b. 27 April 1737 in Wallingford Township, Conn., youngest son of Samuel Andrews and Abigail Tyler; m. 13 Sept. 1764 Hannah Ann Shelton of Stratford Township, Conn., and they had six children; d. 26 Sept. 1818 in St Andrews, N.B.
    • In June 1775 Andrews had occasion to exhibit his loyalist sympathies. At a town dinner in George Washington’s honour, the guests suffered through a long-winded, patriotic opening prayer. When called on to give thanks after dinner, Andrews displayed not only his political stripes but a well-honed sense of humour as well.
    • During the war years he ministered as best he could, but undoubtedly suffered indignities and distress. 
    • On 25 May 1786 Andrews arrived at Saint John and received his appointment from Lieutenant Governor.
  • Loyalist listed in Loyalist Directory –https://uelac.ca/loyalist-directory/detail/?wpda_search_column_id=167
  • Find a GRAVE: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/137485058/samuel-a_m-andrews