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Alfred Theodore Andreas
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| Birth name | Alfred Theodore Andreas |
| Born | May 29, 1839 Amity, Orange County, New York |
| Died | February 10, 1900 (aged 60) New Rochelle, New York |
| Buried |
Oakdale Memorial Gardens, Davenport, Iowa
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |
Union |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 12th Illinois Infantry, Company G |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) |
Sophia Lyter
(m. 1865; death 1900) |
| Other work | Book publisher |
Alfred Theodore Andreas (May 29, 1839 – February 10, 1900) was an American book publisher and historian. He is known for creating detailed historical atlases and books about different states and cities. He also served as a soldier during the American Civil War.
About Alfred Theodore Andreas
Alfred Theodore Andreas was born in Amity, New York, on May 29, 1839. After finishing his education, he moved to Dubuque, Iowa. There, he worked as a school teacher for several years. He also managed a business before moving to Illinois in 1860.
His Time in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Alfred Andreas joined the army. He enlisted in Company G of the 12th Illinois Infantry. He served throughout the entire war, from 1861 to 1865. He rose through the ranks to become a Captain.
He also became a "division commissary." This meant he was in charge of making sure soldiers had enough food and supplies. He served with General Sherman during the famous March to the Sea. He also took part in the Carolina campaigns.
Becoming a Publisher and Historian
After the war ended, Alfred Andreas moved to Davenport, Iowa. He got married and started a new career. For several years, he worked on creating and publishing atlases. These were large books of maps and historical facts about different counties and states. He worked with John Milton Lyter on these projects.
His most famous work was the "Illustrated Historical Atlas of Iowa," published in 1875. This atlas was very accurate. It became an important resource for real estate agents and government officials. While some of his atlases made a lot of money, others, like those for Minnesota and Indiana, were not as successful.
Later, Andreas moved to Chicago. He started his own company called the "Western Historical Company." Here, he focused on writing history books. He published a large, three-volume book called History of Chicago.
Alfred Theodore Andreas passed away in New Rochelle, New York, on February 10, 1900.
