Andrew Brown, a farmer, was born on the old homestead near Unionville in 1841.  He is the only living child of Adam Brown, 2d.  His farm, which embraces the homestead, contains 115 acres.  He was married in 1863 to Nancy Valentine, a native of Union County, and a daughter of James Valentine.  Five children were born to them; of these four are living, viz.: Addie L., Fred F., Ruby W. and Laurena. Mattie is deceased.  Mr. Brown filled the office of Assessor five years, and Land Appraiser one term-1880.  He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is identified with the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery of the Masonic order.  Politically, he is Democratic.