Background
Andrews, William Watson was born on February 26, 1810 in Windham, Connecticut, United States. Son of William and Sarah (Purkhill) Andrews.
Andrews, William Watson was born on February 26, 1810 in Windham, Connecticut, United States. Son of William and Sarah (Purkhill) Andrews.
Graduated from Yale, 1831.
Ordained to ministry Congregational Church, 1834. Pastor, Kent, Connecticut, 1834-1849. Joined Catholic Apostolic Church (whose followers were known as Irvingites), pastor, Potsdam, New York, 8 years.
Evangelist throughout United States and Canada, approximately 30 years.
Wrote over 30 religious tracts in support of movement.
Married Mary A. Given, July 24, 1833. Married second, Elizabeth Byrne Williams, July 1858.