Andrew J Friend

[winter2018]

I am very new at finding my ancestors.  I am looking for the father of my great, great, great grandfather Andrew Friend.  I think his middle initial may be 'J'.  Born in 1818.  Married Matilda Hoover abt 1836 and died in 1839 I believe in Green Cty, Missouri (north of Springfield, MI).  Since the Misssouri records were destroyed I am not able to find information as to who his father was.  I have narrowed in down to Jessie Friend or maybe Andrew A. Sr. who was a captain.  Does anyone have any information that I can use.  It would be greatly appreciated.  I live in Utah.
Sincerely,
Marcella Scothern
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