Cumberland County, Maine - Andrew J. Rich
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Biography
Andrew J. Rich
Biographical Review
Cumberland County, Maine
Boston
Biographical Review Publishing Company
1896
Page 560-561


Andrew J. Rich, senior member of the firm of S. S. Rich & Son, undertakers, at
106 Exchange Street, Portland, was born in this city, September 14, 1834, son of
Samuel S. and Sarah M. (Witham) Rich. His father, who was a son of Ephraim Rich,
of Westbrook, was born February 22, 1810; and the business which is now carried
on by his son, Andrew J., and grandson, Herbert W., was established by him over
sixty years ago. He was for many years the principal undertaker in Portland, and
also carried on a successful furniture business. He was highly respected, and
possessed a wide reputation for upright dealing. His death occurred in May,
1883. His wife, Sarah M. Witham, who died in 1856, was the mother of nine
children.

Andrew J. Rich received his education in the public schools of Portland, and at
the age of thirteen commenced work in his father's store. He gradually gave up
the furniture trade for the undertaking business, in which he is still actively
engaged, having had a long and successful experience in the process of
embalming, and being expert in all the duties of his calling. In politics he is
a Republican, and for the past sixteen years has held the office of Coroner. He
is a member of Portland Lodge, A. F. & A. M., of Greenleaf Chapter, and St.
Albans Commandery. He is also connected with Ancient Brothers' Lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows; Bramhall Lodge, Knights of Pythias; and the
Maine Charitable Mechanic Association. Mr. Rich married Ellen S. Winchester,
daughter of William B. and Ruth (Chute) Winchester, and they have had five
children, namely: Herbert W., who is in business with his father; Carrie, wife
of John Johnson; Charles S., a graduate of the Andover Theological Seminary and
now Professor of Rhetoric in Bowdoin College; Ruth W.; and Susie, who died in
1894. Mr. and Mrs. Rich are members of the Free Will Baptist church. They have a
pleasant home at 162 Pearl Street