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Andrews, Edward Gayer

methodist episcopal bishop, was born Aug. 7, 1825, in New Hartford, N. Y. He was graduated in 1847 from the Wesleyan university at Middletown, Conn., and, entering the methodist ministry the following year, became in 1855 a teacher in Cazenovia, N. Y., seminary, of which he was chosen president in 1855. In 1850 he was ordained an elder, and in 1864 became a preacher in the New York east conference.

Dr. Andrews was elected a bishop in 1872.

He has published semi-centennial addresses delivered in 1875 and 1881, and other works.