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By: Mark Holtsberry<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew A. Traylor was born May 25, 1891, in Antwerp, Ohio, the son of Charles W. Traylor, born in 1856 in Ohio, and Francis America (McNabb) Traylor, born April 29, 1863, in Allen County, Indiana. The couple was married in 1880 and were living in Antwerp, where Charles worked as a laborer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On March 13, 1882, in Antwerp, they welcomed a son, Harlow M. Traylor, followed by Mary Bell, born March 3, 1883. Andrew was born in 1891. By 1900, the Traylor family was still living in Antwerp. Charles was working as a day laborer, Harlow was employed as a dairyman, and Mary and Andrew were attending school. Andrew left school after the sixth grade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By 1910, Andrew was working odd jobs while the family lived on Wilhelm Street in Antwerp. On March 9, 1914, Andrew grabbed his haversack, traveled to Paulding, and joined the National Guard. He enlisted with Company B of the 2nd Ohio National Guard as a Private First Class and reported to the State Armory for inspection and the election of officers. He was promoted on January 1, 1917.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew later entered federal service, joining Company K of the 146th Infantry in the National Army on March 6, 1917, as a private. He was promoted to Private First Class on August 1, 1918, and to corporal on October 13, 1918. He served in France in the Ypres-Lys and Meuse-Argonne defensive sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On December 11, 1918, while Andrew was overseas, his sister Mary Bell passed away after giving birth to a stillborn son. Both were buried in Riverside Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Andrew arrived in Brest, France, on March 18, 1919, to begin his journey home. He sailed aboard the ship Maui and arrived in Hoboken, New Jersey, on March 31, 1919. He was honorably discharged on April 13, 1919. His brother, Harlow, also served in France during World War I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After returning home, Andrew married Rosa E. Hoover on July 24, 1919. Rosa was born in October 1891. The couple moved to Paulding and lived on West Jackson Street with Rosa\u2019s parents, Samuel and Nettie Hoover. By 1920, they were still residing with her parents, and their daughter, Mary B., was born February 24, 1920.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The family later moved to Antwerp. Rosa\u2019s mother passed away on February 17, 1927. By 1930, Andrew was working as a carpenter. By 1940, Andrew and Rosa were living at 105 West Washington Street in Antwerp, where Andrew continued his carpentry work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1942, Andrew registered for the World War II draft but was not selected for service. By 1950, their daughter Mary had married Max Lichty and remained in Antwerp, living on Stone Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In October 1952, Andrew was admitted to the Veterans Administration Hospital in Fort Wayne, suffering from diabetes and heart disease. He passed away at 2:20 p.m. on October 16, 1952. He was buried in Maumee Cemetery in Antwerp. In 1953, his flat military marker was installed at his grave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rosa joined him in death on April 9, 1964, and was laid to rest beside him in Maumee Cemetery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2026Until Next Time!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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