From "HISTORY OF THE UPPER OHIO VALLEY,"  Vol. I, page 481.
Brant & Fuller, 1890.


ANDREW U. WILSON

Andrew U. Wilson, the secretary and treasurer of the Wheeling Steel 
works, was born in Wheeling, June 20, 1857.  His preliminary 
education was obtained in his native city.  For some time he was a 
student at Morgantown university, but did not graduate owning to 
circumstances beyond his control.  His first business venture was 
made in 1873, when he entered the lumber business.  Continuing in 
this for three years he then became connected with the People's bank 
as a clerk.  His first knowledge of the iron business was obtained 
while in the employ of the Belmont Nail company.  In May, 1886, he 
accepted the position of general secretary and treasurer of the 
Wheeling Steel works, in which capacity he is still engaged, having 
risen to this responsible position by strenuous effort and the 
strictest integrity in all his dealings with men.  His marriage to 
Miss Virginia C. Pendleton, daughter of the late Joseph Pendleton, 
was solemnized in the year 1888.  One child is the result of this 
marriage:  J. Pendleton Wilson, born June 2, 1890.  Mr. Wilson is a 
member of the Episcopal church, and is also a member of the Masonic 
fraternity, in which he is prominent.  He is a staunch democrat, and 
for some time served as a member of the board of education, but 
resigned while servng his second term.  Mr. Wilson is regarded as one 
of the most successful iron men in the upper Ohio valley, and 
doubtless has a bright business career open before him.   


(Linda Fluharty)