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Timothy Andrews
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| Born | 1794 Ireland |
| Died | March 11, 1868 (aged 73-74) |
| Place of burial |
Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, D.C.
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1814–1864 |
| Rank |  Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Commands held | Regiment of Voltigeurs and Foot Riflemen Paymaster-General of the United States Army |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 Mexican–American War American Civil War |
| Relations | Col. Richard Snowden Andrews (son) Col. Charles Marshall (son-in-law) |
Timothy Patrick Andrews (born 1794, died 1868) was an important officer in the United States Army. He was born in Ireland and had a long career serving his country. During the American Civil War, he held a very important job as the Paymaster General for the Union Army. This meant he was in charge of making sure all the soldiers got paid!
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Early Life and Family
Timothy Patrick Andrews was born in Ireland in 1794. His parents were George and Elizabeth Andrews. In 1798, when Timothy was just four years old, he and his father moved to the United States.
Timothy Andrews married Emily Roseville Andrews. They had two children:
- Richard Snowden Andrews, who became a soldier and fought for the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
- Emily Andrews, who was the first wife of Colonel Charles Marshall, another Confederate officer.
Military Career
Timothy Andrews began his military service in 1814. He worked as an assistant to Commodore Joshua Barney during the War of 1812. After this, he worked as a paymaster in the Army from 1822 to 1847. A paymaster is someone who manages and distributes money, like salaries for soldiers.
Mexican-American War Service
During the Mexican–American War, Timothy Andrews was given command of a special group called the Regiment of Voltigeurs and Foot Riflemen. His second-in-command was Lieutenant Colonel Joseph E. Johnston. Johnston later became a very high-ranking general for the Confederate Army in the Civil War.
Andrews showed great bravery during the war. He was recognized for his courage at the Battle of Molino del Rey. He was also given a special honor, called a "brevet" promotion, to brigadier general for his outstanding bravery at the Battle of Chapultepec. His regiment led the attack on Chapultepec Castle during this battle. A "brevet" rank is a temporary higher rank given for special service, but it doesn't always come with higher pay.
Paymaster General
After the Mexican War, Andrews went back to working in the Army's pay department. He slowly moved up in rank. In late 1851, he was promoted to Deputy Paymaster-General. Then, in September 1862, he became the Paymaster-General of the United States Army. This was a very important job, especially during the American Civil War, as he was responsible for paying all the Union soldiers.
Timothy Andrews retired from the military on November 29, 1864, after many years of service.
Later Life and Death
Timothy Andrews passed away on March 11, 1868. He was 73 or 74 years old. He was buried at Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C..
