Peter Andreas, farmer, section 14, Sterling Township, was born Jan. 19, 1822 in Lancasater Co PA, which was the native State of his parents, Martin and Nancy (Metzler) Andreas, who had four children - Peter, Henry, John and Martin.
At the age of 23, Mr. Andreas rented a farm and was engaged in agriculture in PA until his removal to IL which event traspired in the spring of 1865. He bought about 160 acrees on section 25, Sterling Township, on which he settled and lived 14 years. In 1882 he bought a small tract of land on Section 14, where he erected excellent farm buildings, and has since occupied the place. He owns 137 acres at present, which is all under tilage. Mr. Andreas is a Republican, and he has officiated in township offices 18 years.
He was married Oct. 10, 1844 in Lancaster Co to Mary Geist, and they have 8 children - Martin G., Mary A., Catherine, Philip, Amanda, Frank, Lizzie and Harry. Mrs. ANdreas is the daughter of Philip and mary (Book) Geist, who were born in PA and who were the parents of two daughters, Catherine and Mary.
Portraits & Biographical Whiteside County 1885 Pg 400
