BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, BELMONT COUNTY, OHIO

"History of the Upper Ohio Valley" Vol. II, 1890.

Presented by Linda Fluharty from hard copies provided
by Mary Staley & Phyllis Slater.


Pages 600-601.


ANDREW JAMES NEFF was born March 4, 1850, on the farm he now occupies, the
son of Andrew and Jane (Alexander) Neff, natives of Ohio. His early
life was spent on the farm and in acquiring an education at the common
schools, he also spent one term at the select school at Bethel. His
father dying in 1852, Mr. Neff and his two elder brothers, John W. and
Alexander Neff, were left the entire charge of the farm and support of
the family. In 1883 Andrew bought the homestead farm from the remaining
heirs, and has since that time operated it for himself. He was married in
1883 to Mary A. Brannen, daughter of Joseph and Harriet Brannen, residents
of Ohio. They are the parents of two children, both living: Herbert B. and
Hazel J. He never pays any attention to politics, more than to vote the
democratic ticket. Both Mr. Neff and wife are members and strong supporters
of the Bethel Presbyterian church.