E.S. and Sophie (Westad) Andrews

Sophie Westad was born in Norway on April 22, 1876. She came to the United States with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hans Westad, in 1881.

The family lived in Rothsay, Minnesota until 1886 when they came to file on a homestead in Larrabee Township.

On December 8, 1898, Sophie Westad and E.S. Andrews of Carrington were married. They had five children: Russell, Gerald, Myrtle Ethel and Ivadell.

Mr. Andrews was a painter.

Mr. Andrews died in 1949. Mrs. Andrews died February 24, 1958. They are buried at Carrington.

Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 16B